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Kenneth Bakeman

Kenneth Bakeman

Roseville,MI

Summary

Dedicated mechanic with over 5 years of experience at Wiers, and midwest freight systems. excelling in vehicle inspections and repairs. Proficient in diagnostic procedures and fleet maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Known for effective communication and teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality service while maintaining a safe work environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic/ Hi-low Driver

Wiers
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.

Mechanic/ Hi-low Driver

Midwest Freight Systems
10.2021 - 04.2025

Worked in warehouse drove a hi-low

R+R old parts

Did all maintenance besides engines and transmissions

Did Ac work

Trailer mechanic

Semi mechanic

5 + years of experience

  • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.

Landscaper

Liberty Lawn and Snow
05.2008 - 08.2021
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
  • Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.

Sweet Feed Producer/ Hi-low Driver/ Warehouse Worker

Armada Grain
01.2006 - 05.2008

Produce sweet feed, animal feed and work the main line for production.

Drove a hi-low in the ware house to keep production going and to load trailers for production.

Cleaned to keep a safe work place

Education

High-school Diploma - All

Conner Creek Academy East
Warren, MI
05.2006

Skills

  • Hand and power tools
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Servicing vehicles
  • Electrical system rewiring
  • Suspension systems
  • Brake systems
  • Repairs
  • Diagnostic
  • Battery testing
  • Hydraulic pumps
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Work order management
  • Tool retrieval
  • Electronic technology
  • Grease and lubricant application
  • Mechanical systems
  • Cooling systems
  • Steering systems
  • Road-worthiness evaluations
  • Fleet management
  • Power steering repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Wheel alignment
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Heavy equipment repair
  • Workplace safety
  • Equipment inspection and testing

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Mechanic/ Hi-low Driver

Wiers
05.2025 - 08.2025

Mechanic/ Hi-low Driver

Midwest Freight Systems
10.2021 - 04.2025

Landscaper

Liberty Lawn and Snow
05.2008 - 08.2021

Sweet Feed Producer/ Hi-low Driver/ Warehouse Worker

Armada Grain
01.2006 - 05.2008

High-school Diploma - All

Conner Creek Academy East