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Mitchell Calhoun II

Columbia,SC

Summary

Hardworking technician bringing 10+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Southeastern Concrete Products
Cayce, SC
10.2023 - Current
  • Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials and equipment using forklift.
  • Operate both indoors and outdoors.
  • Communicate with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Maintain yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.

BUSINESS OWNER

House Of Mayhem Bully Kennel
Sumter, SC
11.2019 - Current
  • Identify areas for expansion by analyzing market, consumer trends, and competition
  • Manage day to day tasks within the kennel
  • General care and coordination of daily obstacles
  • Cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance.

INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

Niceppin Developmental Group LLC
Lynchburg, SC
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Maintained a high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations
  • Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced
  • Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions
  • Scheduled and performed maintenance, repair and upgrades of existing equipment and systems.

OWNER/OPERATOR TRUCK DRIVER

Port City Transportation
Charleston, SC
12.2017 - 06.2020
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
  • Inspected, cleaned, and performed preventive maintenance upkeep to keep vehicle in proper working condition
  • Logged miles, hours, and delivery activities to meet company and DOT record keeping requirements
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
  • Followed road rules and safety standards, maintaining record of zero reportable incidents.

TRUCK DRIVER/OPERATOR

G&P Trucking Company
Gaston, SC
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.

OPERATOR

Thompson Industrial Services
Sumter, SC
07.2010 - 09.2016
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members
  • Inspected machine parts with measuring tools
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings
  • Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards
  • Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely
  • Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.

E4 SPECIALIST/ALL WHEEL VEHICLE MECHANIC

Army National Guard
Sumter, SC
08.2006 - 08.2010
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.

Education

GED -

Willou Grey Military School
06.2006

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Inspections and Reviews
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • HVAC Systems
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Power Tools and Equipment
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Complex Repairs
  • Preventive Maintenance

Certification

  • Tractor Trailer Training- Orangeburg, SC
  • Audio Engineering- Midlands Tech
  • Personal Trainer Certificate
  • Lead Specialist
  • HVAC Technician

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Southeastern Concrete Products
10.2023 - Current

INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

Niceppin Developmental Group LLC
07.2021 - 09.2022

BUSINESS OWNER

House Of Mayhem Bully Kennel
11.2019 - Current

OWNER/OPERATOR TRUCK DRIVER

Port City Transportation
12.2017 - 06.2020

TRUCK DRIVER/OPERATOR

G&P Trucking Company
09.2016 - 12.2017

OPERATOR

Thompson Industrial Services
07.2010 - 09.2016

E4 SPECIALIST/ALL WHEEL VEHICLE MECHANIC

Army National Guard
08.2006 - 08.2010

GED -

Willou Grey Military School
  • Tractor Trailer Training- Orangeburg, SC
  • Audio Engineering- Midlands Tech
  • Personal Trainer Certificate
  • Lead Specialist
  • HVAC Technician
Mitchell Calhoun II