Nicholas Turner
Pahrump,NV
Summary
Dependable and driven, with extensive experience in customer service, retail, repairs, maintenance, and mechanical tasks. Skilled in operating heavy equipment, handling tools, and ensuring safety compliance. Ready to bring strong work ethic and physical capability to support a new team. My time in the military allowed me to hone my skills, improve my discipline, build integrity, and experience a life outside the norm.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Technician
Spring Mountain
Pahrump, NV
12.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained shop equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues, enhancing equipment reliability.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Maintained accurate documentation of repairs, parts inventory, and service logs.
- Kept shop clean, organized and stocked with supplies.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by consistently following safety protocols and procedures.
- Organized storage areas for easy retrieval of parts, tools, and supplies necessary for efficient job completion.
- Performed all fluid services on vehicles.
- Changed brake pads, rotors, wheels and tires daily.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Denali National Park, AK
AK
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Utilized hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments during repair work.
- Maintained safe working environment utilizing personal protective equipment.
- Replaced or repaired worn-out parts and components.
- Dismantled, repaired, or replaced devices using hand tools and power tools.
- Complied with OSHA regulations, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Assisted supervisor with preventive maintenance and special projects.
- Completed plumbing repairs and replaced plumbing fixtures.
- Prioritized work orders for service maintenance requests.
- Repaired electrical work and installed light fixtures.
- Disassembled machines when required; cleaned parts before reassembling them.
- Conducted and completed interior painting projects, minor touch-ups and wall repairs.
- Provided training on safe use of machinery to personnel unfamiliar with its operation procedures.
- HAP
MECHANIC
Dick Hannah Honda
Vancouver, WA
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles.
- Installed new radiators, water pumps, ignition systems, starters and alternators as needed.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best course of action to repair vehicles.
- Worked closely with other mechanics to maximize efficiency in completing jobs quickly.
- Documented services and repairs on work orders.
- Repaired and replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Tested vehicle components to ensure they were in proper working order.
- Completed regular maintenance services on vehicles including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake repairs.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential issues before they became major repairs.
- Replaced spark plugs, filters, brakes pads and rotors as necessary for optimal operation.
- Performed road tests to diagnose needed repairs and test completed repairs.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot complex problems with modern vehicles.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding repair estimates and timelines.
- Used wide variety of test procedures and equipment to trace hard-to-locate defects or problems.
- Ensured that the shop was kept clean and organized at all times by sweeping floors daily.
- Educated customers on the need for regular maintenance checks on their vehicles.
- Researched technical service bulletins to stay up-to-date on manufacturer recommendations.
- Provided estimates for customers on the cost of labor and parts needed for repairs or upgrades.
- Assisted in training junior mechanics as needed in order to increase overall team productivity.
FORWARD OBSERVER
U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Utilized surveillance equipment, such as binoculars and rangefinders, to monitor the battlefield and identify enemy positions.
- Communicated with other Forward Observers in order to coordinate fire support requests between multiple units.
- Conducted forward reconnaissance operations to detect enemy activity and relay information back to command.
- Assessed terrain features and provided tactical recommendations based on current conditions and objectives.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected changes in the environment due to weather conditions or enemy activity.
- Maintained situational awareness of all friendly forces in order to provide timely updates on their status and movements.
- Participated actively in planning meetings where tactics were discussed before executing a mission.
- Provided accurate target location data to artillery units in order to ensure successful mission execution.
- Collaborated with ground troops in order to properly adjust fire support if needed during a mission's execution phase.
- Utilized technical manuals to troubleshoot malfunctions on a variety of weapons systems.
- Assisted in setting up firing positions for artillery pieces.
Skills
- Focused and driven
- On time
- Dependable
- Physically fit
- Able to work long hours
- Integrity driven
- Honest
- Can lift push and pull heavy objects consistently
- Can operate a forklift and other heavy equipment
Timeline
Shop Technician
Spring Mountain
12.2025 - Current
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Denali National Park, AK
11.2021 - 08.2024
MECHANIC
Dick Hannah Honda
03.2017 - 06.2020
FORWARD OBSERVER
U.S. Army
09.2008 - 09.2011