Ka’Darius Watkins
Prairie,MS
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Organized with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic
Magnolia Diesel Performance
03.2024 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- 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.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- 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 vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt diagnosis and resolution of complex mechanical issues.
Fuel and Lube Truck
Burns Dirt Construction
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Inspected vehicle fluids levels and topped off as necessary.
- Performed oil and filter changes on a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, and heavy equipment.
- Checked air filters, spark plugs, belts, brakes, and other components to ensure they were in good condition.
- Repaired or replaced worn out parts such as brake pads, hoses, gaskets, shocks and struts.
- Performed routine maintenance services such as tire rotation and balancing.
- Tested batteries for proper voltage output with electronic testers.
- Performed lube jobs by greasing all chassis points specified by the manufacturer's guidelines.
- Followed safety procedures at all times while working around hazardous materials.
- Maintained tools, test equipment and materials, keeping work areas organized.
- Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
Crew Member
Wendys Restaurant
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Restocked kitchen supplies including food products and utensils.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items such as sandwiches, salads and pizzas.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
- Greeted customers upon arrival, provided menus and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted management team with inventory counts of food products and beverage supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
Education
Associate of Science - Diesel Mechanics Technology
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS05.2025
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen High School
Aberdeen, MS05.2023
Skills
- Replacing Parts
- Battery Installation
- Safety Checks
- Tire Changing and Rotation
- Problem-Solving
- Oil Changes
- Fluid Checks
- Safety Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Hand and power tools
- Maintenance and repairs
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Systems
- Tire Services
- Diagnostics
- Belt and hose replacements
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Fuel systems
- Grease and Lubricant Application
Certification
- Licensed - Have class A CDL
Timeline
Mechanic
Magnolia Diesel Performance
03.2024 - Current
Fuel and Lube Truck
Burns Dirt Construction
05.2023 - 03.2024
Crew Member
Wendys Restaurant
01.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Diesel Mechanics Technology
Itawamba Community College
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen High School