Michael Olds
Birmingham
Summary
Determined Maintenance Worker with skills performing routine operation checks on work equipment and always exercising safety measures to limit injuries. Hardworking employee with over 10 years of carrying out oral and written instructions effectively and efficiently. Uses constructive criticism to improve skills and job performance. Safety-minded Maintenance Worker tasked with troubleshooting, general plumbing and minor electrical work. Enthusiastic professional promoting excellent attendance record and willing to assist team members in completing assigned tasks. Reliable professional with 10+ years of experience handling mechanical needs. Knowledgeable, dedicated and offering superior skills in maintenance, carpentry, painting, and flooring.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Nabors Radiator and Electric
Birmingham
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Assisted in the removal of engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and lubrication.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
Delivery Driver
BreakThru Logistics LLC.
Birmingham
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Logging and delivering packages to customers
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
Maintenance Worker
Birmingham Airport
Birmingham
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
Flooring Installer
Dave's Flooring Co.
Birmingham
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Installed hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring for multiple residential and commercial clients.
- Utilized saws, nail guns and routers to safely complete flooring installation projects.
- Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
- Swept, scraped, and chipped dirt and irregularities from base surfaces and filled cracks with cement and putty to form smooth foundation.
- Conducted accurate measurements and calculations to verify proper layout and installation.
- Installed floor coverings and edgings, using thresholds and carpet bindings to complete finish work.
- Professionally sanded and sealed floors to complete installation process.
- Measured, cut, and installed tack-free strips along baseboards or walls.
- Applied adhesive substances to properly secure flooring and support longevity.
- Inspected completed installations to verify adherence to quality standards and customer specifications.
Professional Painter
Zweeble Painting
Birmingham
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
- Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huffman High School
Birmingham, AL05.2014
Skills
- Equipment Dismantling
- Physical Site Security
- Repairing Wall Surfaces
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Wooden Structure Building
- Smoke Detector Testing
- Repair
- Regulatory Standards
- Functional Part Calibration
- Chisel
- Hammers
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Heavy Lifting
- Lock Repair
- Inventory Management
- Driving
- Customer service
- Carpentry
- Communication skills
- Industrial painting
- Drywall
- Commercial painting
- Caulking
- Renovation
- Remodeling
- Manufacturing
- Commercial driving
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer skills
- Janitorial experience
- Microsoft Office
- Operating systems
- Sales
- Residential painting
- Construction
Certification
Driver's License, 08/01/23, 08/31/27
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Nabors Radiator and Electric
06.2022 - 02.2025
Delivery Driver
BreakThru Logistics LLC.
02.2021 - 04.2022
Maintenance Worker
Birmingham Airport
03.2020 - 02.2021
Flooring Installer
Dave's Flooring Co.
10.2018 - 12.2019
Professional Painter
Zweeble Painting
09.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Huffman High School
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