Jared Vickers
New Orleans,Louisiana
Summary
Knowledgeable Lube Technician interacts positively with customers, simplifying complex mechanical or technical issues for service satisfaction. Committed to providing advanced diagnostic and repair techniques to alleviate vehicle issues. Detail-focused with solid understanding of various vehicle manufacturer's specifications, including foreign and domestic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Stagehand
Rhino Staging & Events Production
06.2023 - Current
Dockworker/Forklift Operator
ILA Longshoreman
01.2012 - 11.2023
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Supported warehouse operations by performing routine maintenance tasks such as sweeping floors or keeping dock areas free from debris.
Order Selector
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc.
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Achieved productivity and accuracy standards to meet company guidelines.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Executed the picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Provided assistance with stocking duties when necessary during peak periods.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Recorded item numbers and quantities picked on pick sheets or computer terminals.
- Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Followed established procedures regarding hazardous materials handling and packaging requirements.
Lube Technician
Jiffy Lube
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Inspected and changed air filters, fuel filters, transmission fluid, coolant levels and other fluids as needed.
- Followed all safety protocols related to handling hazardous materials such as oils, fuels and cleaning agents.
- Installed new windshield wiper blades and checked tire pressure.
- Reviewed completed work and road-tested vehicles.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Installed batteries, shock absorbers and exhaust systems.
- Recognized safety hazards while working with tools and machinery in order to avoid injury or property damage.
- Kept shop area neat and clean by removing debris and safely disposing of used oil.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mcdonogh College Preparatory School
New Orleans, LA05-2012
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Bay Maintenance
- Inspecting Vehicles
- Relationship Building
- OSHA Compliance
- Tire Changing and Rotation
- Gasket Replacements
- Coolant Flushes
Timeline
Stagehand
Rhino Staging & Events Production
06.2023 - Current
Order Selector
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc.
01.2018 - 06.2020
Lube Technician
Jiffy Lube
08.2016 - 11.2017
Dockworker/Forklift Operator
ILA Longshoreman
01.2012 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Mcdonogh College Preparatory School