JAMES SALINAS
Blue Ridge,TX
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 8 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds. Enthusiastic individual experienced in analyzing issues on service calls and finding effective solutions. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise building customer relationships. Outstanding diagnostics skills. Service-oriented Technician experienced with . Determined and experienced in diagnosing issues and performing repairs. Offers excellent mechanical maintenance and repair abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
TRANSFORMER TECH/
CITY TRANSFORMER SERVICES
ST.PAUL, TX
06.2014 - Current
- Checked orders and routes before setting off on deliveries.
- Planned most efficient routes for deliveries.
- Performed vehicle repairs to maintain optimal functionality.
- Maintained detailed mileage and cost records.
- Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on [Equipment].
- Read manuals and manufacturer instructions to install and troubleshoot devices.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Truck Driver
Sitton Motor Lines
JOPLIN, MO
04.2006 - 03.2011
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maintained current Class [Type] CDL and Doubles and Triples, TANKER endorsements.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
Mechanic/MANGER
Eagle Transmission & Auto Repair
GREENVILLE, TX
05.1997 - 05.2006
- Developed deep understanding of customer needs, priorities and pain points to deliver customized service.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals.
- Formulated well-defined action plan to prioritize potential clients and achieve and exceed objectives.
- Conducted market research to discover new leads, opportunities and messaging.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Education
A+ CERITIFACTION - A+ COMPUTER CERTIFICATION
GRAYSON COLLEGE
Sherman, TXCREDITED COURSE - Truck And Bus Driving
GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE
Sherman, TX05.2004
GED -
Farmersville High School
Farmersville, TX06.1986
Skills
- Routine Inspections
- Customer Service
- Heavy Lifting
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Gasket Replacements
- Maintenance and Light Repair
- Complex Repairs
- OSHA Compliance
- System Tests
- Ladder Climbing
- Chemical Disposal
- Centrifugal Fans
- Troubleshooting and Assistance
Certification
Certifications: CPR,Forklifts,Sky Trac,man lifts, confined space
Timeline
TRANSFORMER TECH/
CITY TRANSFORMER SERVICES
06.2014 - Current
Truck Driver
Sitton Motor Lines
04.2006 - 03.2011
Mechanic/MANGER
Eagle Transmission & Auto Repair
05.1997 - 05.2006
A+ CERITIFACTION - A+ COMPUTER CERTIFICATION
GRAYSON COLLEGE
CREDITED COURSE - Truck And Bus Driving
GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE
GED -
Farmersville High School
Certifications: CPR,Forklifts,Sky Trac,man lifts, confined space
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