Jason Miller
Hazlehurst,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in vehicle inspection and routine maintenance. Known for strong mechanical diagnostics and commitment to safety management, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Dier's Vac service
Terry, Mississippi
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for efficient service delivery.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and company policies while driving.
- Provided support during service calls by delivering equipment to job sites.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
Mechanic and Shop Manager
Premier Transportation
Gallman, Ms
10.2019 - 07.2025
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on trucks and trailers to ensure safety.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in various transportation vehicles using specialized tools.
- Utilized diagnostic software to identify faults in engine and electrical systems.
- Identified mechanical issues using diagnostic tools. on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex vehicle problems efficiently.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for vehicle maintenance and repair techniques.
- Inspected vehicles thoroughly before and after service to uphold quality standards.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Assisted fellow mechanics during complex repairs.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance for compliance audits.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Consulted with customers regarding service options available based upon their needs.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Completed required paperwork and delivered to the customer.
Truck Driver
Sojourner Timber
Crystal Springs, Mississippi
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Operated heavy trucks for transporting timber to various job sites.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all driving operations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delivery schedules and routes.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to load and secure timber loads properly.
- Navigated diverse terrains while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Academy
Georgetown, MS05-1996
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Routine maintenance
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Defensive driving
- Customer service
- Transportation logistics
- Parts ordering
- Problem solving
- Valid Driver's license
- Training others
- Equipment monitoring
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Accident prevention
- Appointment scheduling
- Clean driving record
- City and non-city driving
- Navigational systems and GPS
- Maintenance and repair
- Heavy lifting
- Punctual and reliable
- Inclement weather driving
- Load securing
- Safety management
- Equipment operation
- CDL license
- Driving and transportation
- Basic vehicle repairs
- Route planning
- Friendly and outgoing
- Vehicle inspections
- Commercial driving
Timeline
Driver
Dier's Vac service
04.2025 - Current
Mechanic and Shop Manager
Premier Transportation
10.2019 - 07.2025
Truck Driver
Sojourner Timber
03.2015 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Union Academy