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Michael Buckley

Diesel Tech
Louisville,KY

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning mechanics field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Driver

Rcs Transportation
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Parked new crossover suvs and trucks on premise and off site locations contracted by Ford motor company

Assembly Line Production Worker

Kentucky Truck Plant
  • Operated various machines used in production processes.
  • Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to improve production efficiency.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
  • Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
  • Completed daily inspection of machines and equipment.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.

Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

Army Reserve
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
  • Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.

Diesel Technician

Rumpke
01.2023 - Current
  • Applied documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs and identify and prepare required parts and tools.
  • Diagnostic with computers to troubleshoot and trace codes.
  • Work with and fix CNG trucks to ensure and maintain DOT specifications are upheld.
  • Collaborated with other mechanics to inspect diesel engines for signs of damage.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
  • Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
  • Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
  • Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.
  • Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
  • Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving company money.
  • Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
  • Replaced parts such as belts, hoses and motors on different systems.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.

Farm Hand

Danny Reynolds
04.2012 - Current
  • Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
  • Led daily exercises for Number+ animals and leveraged opportunities to assess behaviors and correct problems early.
  • Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Replenished depleted fish population to stable levels.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using Type tools for optimal health of Type animals.
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
  • Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
  • Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
  • Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.

Education

GED -

Bluegrass Challenge Academy
Fort Knox, KY
2006

Skills

  • City and Non-City Driving
  • Safety Standards
  • Driving and Transportation
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Strategic Planning
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Daily Logs
  • Damage Prevention
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Corrective Actions
  • Defensive Strategies
  • Passenger and Cargo Transport
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Motor Vehicle Safety
  • Scheduled Services
  • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections

Timeline

Diesel Technician

Rumpke
01.2023 - Current

Farm Hand

Danny Reynolds
04.2012 - Current

Casual Driver

Rcs Transportation

Assembly Line Production Worker

Kentucky Truck Plant

Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

Army Reserve

GED -

Bluegrass Challenge Academy

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