Kenneth Whitehead
Mineola,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager/Mechanical Technician
Whitesands Laserline Collision
Lindale, TX
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Checked in parts and mirror matched,returned broke parts and cores.
- Removed all broke parts on vehicles and replaced with new.
- Prescanned and post scanned vehicles with Autell scanner.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Cleaned shop.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the department.
Mechanic
Strange Tire/ Strange Trucking
Mineola, TX
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
- Alignments
- Diagnosed problems with semis and repaired
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
Diesel Mechanic/Service Technician
Mac Tranportation
Mineola, TX
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Collected driver write ups and repaired trucks are put out of service.
- Ran service truck to repair trucks are trailers
- Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
- Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quitman High School
Quitman, TX05-2000
Skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Systems
- Hydraulic Repair
- Maintenance and repairs
- Fleet maintenance
- Diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Suspension Systems
- OSHA 10 certification
- Documentation And Reporting
- Cooling systems
- Road-Worthiness Evaluations
- Workplace Safety
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Troubleshooting skills
Affiliations
- Board member of Non Stop Sports
- Volunteer Fireman
Timeline
Parts Manager/Mechanical Technician
Whitesands Laserline Collision
04.2022 - 04.2024
Mechanic
Strange Tire/ Strange Trucking
01.2021 - 04.2022
Diesel Mechanic/Service Technician
Mac Tranportation
03.2016 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Quitman High School
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