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Kyle Salley Jr

Kyle Salley Jr

Field Service Tech II
Buffalo,US

Summary

Versatile Field Service Technician skillful in troubleshooting with top-notch repair knowledge and technical expertise. Accustomed to reviewing highly technical documentation to assess scope and develop repair strategy. Focused, reliable and results-driven with good safety records and attention to detail. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Ready to bring 14 years of relevant work experience to a new position.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Field Service Technician

Baxter
Buffalo, NY
04.2022 - Current
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
  • Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
  • Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
  • Maintained company field response vehicle stocked with repair and replacement parts
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Attended workshops and team meetings to maximize technical knowledge.
  • Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
  • Developed and implemented customized service plans to meet customer needs.
  • Established positive customer relationships by providing punctual, cost-effective solutions.
  • Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.
  • Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
  • Spread out articles or materials and examined for holes, tears and other defects.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
  • Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
  • Cleaned stains from fabric or garments using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
  • Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.

Deckhand

Grand Lady Cruises
Buffalo, NY
06.2010 - Current
  • Assisted with navigation and tasks as look-out.
  • Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for vessels.
  • Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
  • Shifted, dropped, and picked up over barges.
  • Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
  • Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches and cranes.
  • Collaborated with supervisor to keep detailed inventory records and replenish supplies.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
  • Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
  • Monitored weather conditions and reported any changes to captain.
  • Assisted with launching and retrieving tenders and other watercrafts.
  • Repaired, maintained and cleaned square feet of decking.
  • Assisted deck officers with communications and safety procedures.
  • Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
  • Operated specialized equipment, including winches, cranes and derricks during ship operations.
  • Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
  • Supported ship navigation by inspecting, testing and aligning equipment for proper operation.
  • Supervised operation of ship water and waste systems.
  • Installed, tested and configured new shipboard equipment for use.
  • Inspected and tested vessels while under normal and special operating conditions to identify concerns.
  • Troubleshot and resolved mechanical problems with various systems and equipment.
  • Evaluated vessels prior to departure, documented concerns and coordinated timely repairs.
  • Operated and monitored propulsion and steering systems.
  • Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
  • Completed shipboard or shore patrols based on current needs, orders, or objectives.
  • Assisted with maintenance of fuel systems and associated components.
  • Read output of various gauges or displays and documented information in engineering logs.
  • Updated logs for onboard equipment and machinery following correct documentation procedures.
  • Worked alongside cargo team to conduct safe loading and unloading operations.
  • Moved liquid cargo between tanks with use of special hoses and pumps.
  • Directed crew members cleaning, maintaining and painting or varnishing various ship areas.
  • Met requirements for government-issued certifications, keeping ship in full compliance.
  • Maintained ship generators and engines in top condition with regular preventive and predictive work.
  • Followed and helped enforce safety regulations for different ship equipment, systems and work areas.

Delivery Truck Driver

Lowe's
Buffalo, NY
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
  • Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Operated light trucks to deliver loads
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Delivery Truck Driver

HENRIETTA BULIDING SUPPLIES
North Tonawanda, NY
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
  • Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
  • Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as miles from home location.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Delivery Driver

Cedar Bus Company
Buffalo, NY
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Assessed customer drop-off locations to identify safest areas to leave packages, hiding packages behind pillars, beside furniture, or beneath doormats to prevent theft.
  • Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
  • Picked up and delivered packages to and from customer locations according to schedule, maintaining accurate inventory of packages and delivery records.
  • Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Left notifications of attempted deliveries for packages requiring signatures, alerting recipients of scheduled future attempts or store location holding package for pick-up.
  • Lifted, lowered, and carried packages typically weighing pounds throughout regular course of delivery.
  • Handled packages carefully, observing indications on packaging of fragile contents and contents sensitive to variations in spatial orientation, keeping from turning upside-down.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Maintained clean driving record and observed relevant traffic laws to reduce risks.
  • Utilized GPS to plan delivery routes with focus on efficiency and deadline management.
  • Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
  • Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as miles from home location.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.

Warehouse Manager

Prentice Office Environments
Buffalo, NY
06.2019 - 10.2020
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
  • Developed comprehensive staff training program to improve employee performance and morale.
  • Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
  • Developed safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries.
  • Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.

General Service Technician

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Buffalo, United States
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
  • Assisted training end users on proper use of hardware and software to deliver excellent customer service.
  • Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
  • Diagnosed and repaired hardware, software and network issues to mitigate disturbances.
  • Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
  • Replaced faulty components on computer systems and performed preventive maintenance to secure smooth operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of service calls and customer interactions for training and accountability purposes.
  • Developed user manuals and technical documentation to increase usability.
  • Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
  • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
  • Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
  • Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
  • Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Leonardo Da Vinci High School, Buffalo, NY
09.2010 - 06.2015

Physical Education

ECC, Buffalo, NY
09.2015 - 06.2017

Skills

Technical Analysis

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Timeline

Field Service Technician - Baxter
04.2022 - Current
Delivery Truck Driver - Lowe's
06.2021 - 02.2022
Delivery Truck Driver - HENRIETTA BULIDING SUPPLIES
03.2021 - 05.2021
Delivery Driver - Cedar Bus Company
10.2020 - 03.2021
Warehouse Manager - Prentice Office Environments
06.2019 - 10.2020
General Service Technician - Goodyear Tire & Rubber
02.2019 - 06.2019
ECC - , Physical Education
09.2015 - 06.2017
Leonardo Da Vinci High School - High School Diploma,
09.2010 - 06.2015
Deckhand - Grand Lady Cruises
06.2010 - Current
Kyle Salley JrField Service Tech II