Jonathan Mccormick

Safely recover disabled vehicles load them onto towtruck . Transport to location. Maintain all of the tow trucks to dot specs.

• Assisted with the loading and unloading of vehicles onto tow truck.
• Maintained accurate records of all towing activities.
• Performed vehicle inspections prior to towing.
• Inspected tow trucks before and after use for mechanical issues or damage.
• Delivered customer vehicles safely and efficiently to desired destinations while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
• Conducted regular maintenance checks including oil levels, brake fluid levels, air pressure levels in tires.
• Responded promptly to emergency calls from dispatch personnel or customers in need of help.
• Drove a variety of tow trucks depending on the size and weight of the load being towed.
• Followed company policies and procedures related to health and safety guidelines.
• Loaded heavy items onto flatbeds using cranes and pulleys safely and securely.
• Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
• Provided safety, security and transportation in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
• Conducted regular vehicle and equipment inspections to maintain safety and comply with laws.
• Maintained ongoing communications with [Job title] in operations center to keep teammates informed.
• Completed vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
• Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
• Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
• Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
• Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
• Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
• Inspected vehicle and personally handled routine upkeep.
• Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
• Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.

• Prepared vehicles for painting by removing rust, dirt, grease, and wax; cleaned and sanded surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
• Applied primers, sealers and undercoats using spray guns or other application techniques.
• Mixed paints according to specific color codes or formulas in order to achieve desired color or sheen.
• Performed spot repairs on damaged vehicles including dents, scratches, chips and rust spots.
• Masked off areas not intended for painting with tape and paper; removed masking after painting was complete.
• Applied top coats of clear enamel finishes to protect painted surfaces from damage due to weathering.
• Adjusted pressure on spray guns in order to control the amount of paint being applied to a surface.
• Polished finished products with buffers and polishing compounds; inspected painted surfaces for flaws or defects.
• Repaired minor imperfections such as runs, sags, blisters, dust spots and drips in the finish coating using various materials like putty knife, sandpaper and steel wool.
• Utilized air dryers or baking ovens to expedite drying time of freshly painted surfaces; monitored temperature levels during the baking process.
• Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes before releasing vehicle back into service.
• Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout entire painting process; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
• Followed safety procedures while working with hazardous chemicals such as thinners and solvents.
• Selected appropriate types of paint based on customer specifications or manufacturer recommendations.
• Operated power tools such as grinders, drills and sanders when necessary to prepare vehicles for painting.
• Recorded job information such as type of paint used, number of coats applied and length of drying time in logbook.
• Conducted tests on newly mixed colors in order to determine their compatibility with existing colors.
• Assisted other technicians by providing technical advice regarding difficult painting problems.
• Mixed and applied customer paint colors to match original vehicle appearance or match new specifications.
• Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
• Taped off adjacent areas and parts such as mirrors and handles to prevent overspray.
• Selected paint matching specified color charts and customer preferences.
• Refinished painting work to correct errors and damage to vehicles.
• Checked quality of completed work to identify flaws such as blisters or streaks.
• Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
• Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
• Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
• Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
• Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
• Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
• Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
• Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
• Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
• Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
• Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
• Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
• Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
• Filled hoppers and reservoirs with coating and painting materials according to project specifications.
• Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
• Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.