Kenneth Bland
Las Vegas,USA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Pro Fleet Repair
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2025 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on diesel engines and related components.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Assisted lead mechanics with repairs and troubleshooting procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the repair shop environment.
- Utilized hydraulic lifts and hand tools for vehicle inspections.
- Documented repair processes and parts used for service records.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts with new ones and adjusted settings to ensure proper operation.
- Disassembled, inspected, cleaned and re-assembled diesel engine parts to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilized computer systems to retrieve technical information about specific vehicle models.
- Performed basic maintenance and repairs on diesel engines, including oil changes, filter replacements, and other minor repairs.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power tools to complete repair work quickly and efficiently.
- Checked fluid levels in engines, transmissions, radiators, brake systems. regularly.
- Assisted experienced mechanics in diagnosing complex problems with diesel engines and their components.
- Supported lead mechanic by completing routine repair work, changing tires, and replacing batteries.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
Commercial Painter
Las Vegas Painting Company LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared surfaces by scraping, sanding, and cleaning to ensure proper adhesion.
- Applied various types of paints and finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within established deadlines.
- Mixed paints to match colors specified in job instructions or color charts.
- Applied primers, sealers and undercoats using brushes, rollers or spray guns.
- Used ladders safely when reaching high areas during projects.
- Removed old layers of paint through chemical and physical means.
- Operated power washers and pressure cleaners to remove dirt from exterior walls before painting.
- Protected furniture and fixtures from paint spills with drop cloths and masking tape.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of the project, disposing of all waste materials properly.
Various Temp Employment
Labor Ready Staffing
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2024 - 01.2025
Operative Plasters and Cement Masons
Local Union 797
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Operated tools for mixing and pouring concrete on various construction projects.
- Finished surfaces with precision using trowels and other hand tools.
- Installed forms and supports for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Applied sealants to ensure proper adhesion of the cement mixture.
- Monitored quality by smoothing out concrete in segments to deliver level pour.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects by disposing of debris properly.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with materials needed for the job site.
- Repaired damaged surfaces by patching holes, filling cracks and replacing broken components of the surface structure.
- Assembled scaffolding around walls or columns prior to beginning repair work.
- Installed steel reinforcing bars in molds and mesh to reinforce concrete structures.
Shipping and Receiving
Spreadshirt,Inc.
Las Vegas, USA
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Pick inventory, shipping and receiving, machine operator
- Coordinated with other departments regarding inventory levels and shipping and receiving needs.
- Performed daily shipping and receiving duties, including verifying items received against invoices or packing slips.
- Managed day-to-day operations including ordering, stocking, pricing, invoicing, shipping and receiving activities.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding shipping and receiving procedures.
- Coordinated logistics related to shipping and receiving of products.
- Maintained accurate records of daily shipping and receiving activities.
Owner
Freelancing
Tulsa, USA
03.2009 - 10.2020
- Brick Masonry and carpet design
- Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and tailor services accordingly.
- Analyzed market trends to offer competitive pricing and services.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
Crew Member
Goodwill Industries
Las Vegas, USA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Machine operator
Education
Automotive Technology - Automotive Engineering
Advanced Training Institute
Las Vegas, NV 05-2024
Skills
- Brick Masonry
- Carpentry
- Drywall
- Roofing
- Lawn Care
- Landscape Maintenance
- Warehouse experience
- Forklift
- Assembly
- Construction
- Mowing
- Handyman
- Packaging
- Trim Carpentry
- Snow Plowing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Load & Unload
Certification
- Brick Masonry and carpet design, 03/01/09, Present
- Forklift Certification
Assessments
- Work Style: Conscientiousness, Proficient, 04/01/20, Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working
- Warehouse Associate, Highly Proficient, 10/01/20, Assesses the tendencies that are important for success in warehouse roles
- Attention to Detail, Proficient, 10/01/20, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Work Style: Reliability, Highly Proficient, 10/01/20, Tendency to be dependable and come to work
- Verbal Communication, Proficient, 10/01/20, Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
- Workplace Safety, Highly Proficient, 10/01/20, Using safe practices at work
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Pro Fleet Repair
07.2025 - Current
Commercial Painter
Las Vegas Painting Company LLC
01.2025 - 06.2025
Various Temp Employment
Labor Ready Staffing
06.2024 - 01.2025
Operative Plasters and Cement Masons
Local Union 797
03.2022 - 05.2024
Shipping and Receiving
Spreadshirt,Inc.
10.2020 - 03.2022
Crew Member
Goodwill Industries
01.2020 - 03.2020
Owner
Freelancing
03.2009 - 10.2020
Automotive Technology - Automotive Engineering
Advanced Training Institute