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Phillip Talbott
Amherst,VA
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Summary
Experienced auto technician skilled in tire balancing, oil changes, battery installation, and vehicle diagnostics. Known for preventive maintenance, shop safety, and accurate service documentation to support reliable vehicle performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto technician
Walmart
Madison Heights , Virginia
11.2021 - 08.2026
- Diagnosed vehicle issues through comprehensive visual inspections and automotive testing.
- Inspected vehicles for safety and performance at Walmart Auto Care Center. at Walmart Auto Care Center for brake condition, tire wear, fluid levels, and light operation.
- Mounted, balanced, and repaired tires, adhering to Walmart service standards to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Completed oil changes, tire rotations, and battery installations using shop equipment.
Driver
Pizza Hut
Madison Heights, Virginia
05.2016 - 07.2021
- Delivered Pizza Hut orders to customer homes, ensuring timely and safe arrival.
- Verified carryout and delivery orders for accuracy, contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Delivered Pizza Hut orders to homes and businesses
- Handled customer payments and change during deliveries
- Followed safe driving routes and traffic laws
Delivery Driver
Lowes
Richmond, Virginia
05.2003 - 07.2013
- Delivered Lowe's merchandise to customer homes and job sites.
- Loaded and secured appliances, lumber, and building materials.
- Completed delivery paperwork and route logs.
- Checked truck condition and reported maintenance concerns.
- Followed safety procedures for cargo handling and vehicle operation.
- Communicated with Lowe's dispatch and store teams.
- Reviewed delivery schedules and updated route changes.
- Assisted customers with product placement during deliveries.
- Transported and delivered items carefully to help prevent damage or loss.
- Drove safely through rain, snow, sleet, and ice.
- Used map programs and GPS tools to follow delivery routes.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Resolved customer service complaints with professional, informed responses, enhancing customer trust and loyalty.
- Handled merchandise according to product handling standards.
- Organized and routed deliveries by designated areas, optimizing delivery efficiency.
- Follow traffic laws while operating a delivery vehicle.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions before customer drop-off.
- Communicated with dispatch about delays and route issues.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Completed delivery paperwork accurately.
- Maintained records of goods delivered and collected payments.
- Assisted warehouse personnel with packing orders when necessary.
- Verified items loaded onto truck against shipping documents, ensuring accuracy prior to customer drop-off.
- Reviewed invoices and purchase requests for accuracy.
- Reported mechanical issues with the delivery vehicle to the supervisor promptly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on roadways.
- Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midlothian High School
Midlothian 06-1989
Skills
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Preventive maintenance
- Oil changes
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Team collaboration
- Battery installation
- Battery services
- Fluid maintenance
- Parts identification
- Service documentation
- Shop safety
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Changing tires
- Inventory management
- Tire services
- Tire mounting and balancing
Timeline
Auto technician
Walmart
11.2021 - 08.2026
Driver
Pizza Hut
05.2016 - 07.2021
Delivery Driver
Lowes
05.2003 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Midlothian High School