Jarvis Straughter
Mangham,Louisiana
Summary
A long term employment position to use my knowledge, experience, and skills to be an asset in the organization's success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Meter Technician
Allegiant Utility Service
Manor, TX
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Examined meters for inaccuracies based past information and kept detailed track of information.
- Responded to customer questions regarding meter readings and deescalated situations with professionalism and calmness.
- Assessed meters for cracks and other issues, repairing problems on spot and testing repairs for proper functionality.
- Reported hazardous or unreadable meters to supervisor to resolve issues.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Used equipment, techniques and tools for task completion.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Floor/Motor Hand
Nabors Drilling USA
Odessa, TX
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Tested and repaired electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms and control systems.
- Documented equipment failures and communicated to supervisor.
- Completed routine inspections and daily preventive maintenance services.
- Refaced commutators and machine parts to specified tolerances.
- Reassembled repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings.
- Wrote technical reports and developed charts, graphs and schematics to describe and illustrate system's operating characteristics.
- Poured compounds into transformer-case terminal openings to seal out moisture.
- Cleaned unit parts with solvents and buffing wheels.
- Utilized speed gauges and thermometers to test equipment for overheating.
- Tested equipment to locate damaged or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions.
Floor Installer
Joe Banks Drywall
Mangham, Louisiana
08.2013 - 09.2021
- Inspected floor surface, assessed conditions and corrected potential imperfections affecting carpet and flooring installations.
- Educated clients on best methods and products to clean new flooring.
- Used hand and power tools to install hardwood, vinyl, laminate and other types of flooring.
- Removed existing flooring and discarded old material.
- Evaluated work areas before planning flooring layout for different projects.
- Trimmed and installed padding to specified dimensions to meet client requirements.
- Cut and trimmed flooring to suit specified areas before installation.
- Measured, marked and cut carpeting to size with hand-held and powered tools.
- Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions using hand tools, dies and special equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mangham High School
Mangham, LA05-2008
Skills
- Customer notifications
- Proficient in Technology
- Meeting attendance
- Meter examination
- Accurate record keeping
- Equipment Oversight
- Safety Procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Public safety and security
Timeline
Meter Technician
Allegiant Utility Service
10.2022 - 06.2024
Floor/Motor Hand
Nabors Drilling USA
09.2021 - 09.2022
Floor Installer
Joe Banks Drywall
08.2013 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Mangham High School
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