James Davies
Columbus,NE
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Self-starter, adept at working effectively unsupervised and strong mechanical skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Driver
AutoZone
Columbus, Nebraska
08.2023 - Current
- Operate commercial vehicles for timely delivery of auto parts to repair shops.
- Provide service to both DIY and walk-in commercial customers when not on deliveries.
- Collect unused/damaged parts and cores from commercial customers for processing in-store.
- Conduct and record daily vehicle inspections to ensure vehicle reliability.
Switch Crew Rail Operator
Archer Daniels Midland Inc.
Columbus, Nebraska
07.2013 - Current
- Operate switching locomotives to transfer loaded railcars to holding tracks and logs in track report.
- Conducted repairs on railcars, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring product integrity.
- Inspect hopper, tanker and pressure differential railcars prior to loading with product.
- Maintained accurate records of weights for compliance and inspections on dedicated computer programs.
- Monitored tank and storage buildings, maintaining optimal levels for safe and effective operations.
- Identified and resolved process and operational issues to enhance efficiency.
- Executed preventative maintenance tasks to maintain optimal equipment performance on department equipment.
- Operated front-end pay loader to efficiently load trucks with feed co-products at the facility. to load trucks with feed co-products.
- Utilized man lifts and skid steer loader to perform area cleanup.
Tire and Lube Technician
Walmart
Columbus, NE
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Performed tire installations and rotations on customer cars, vans and trucks.
- Evaluated tire conditions and provided customers with suitable replacement recommendations.
- Performed oil changes and fluid checks, promoting optimal vehicle operation and longevity.
- Executed fuel injection cleaning services using specialized equipment.
- Restored headlight assemblies to improve visibility and safety. to near new condition with air tools and abrasive/polishing discs.
- Documented all service work and parts used, ensuring accurate records for future reference and accountability.
Education
The Licensed Victuallers School
Ascot, UKSome College (No Degree) - A Level Physics, Math and Chemistry
Bracknell & Wokingham College
Bracknell, UKSome College (No Degree) - A Level Physics, Electronics and Music Technology
Totton College
Totton, UKSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Vehicle inspection
- Machine repair
- Locomotive operation (switcher and road)
- Heavy vehicle operation (front end loader, skid steer loader, telehandler, manlift and forklift)
- Rolling stock maintenance
- Yard operations
- Mechanical skills
- Electrical systems
- Operations troubleshooting
Affiliations
- Troubleshoots and repairs vehicles in spare time.
- Enjoys cycling, fishing and target shooting recreationally.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Driver
AutoZone
08.2023 - Current
Switch Crew Rail Operator
Archer Daniels Midland Inc.
07.2013 - Current
Tire and Lube Technician
Walmart
08.2012 - 06.2013
The Licensed Victuallers School
Some College (No Degree) - A Level Physics, Math and Chemistry
Bracknell & Wokingham College
Some College (No Degree) - A Level Physics, Electronics and Music Technology
Totton College