Robert James
Seattle,WA
Summary
Have a many skills that can bring better communication skills better awareness to all possible positions and assistance with every day job awareness situation's
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Tire Service Technician
jrjrtireservice@gmail.com
Marrero , LA
10.2018 - Current
- Inspected tires for damage and wear, replaced worn or damaged tires with new ones.
- Performed wheel alignments, balancing and rotations on customer vehicles.
- Replaced valve stems and tire pressure monitoring systems sensors as needed.
- Repaired punctures using patching kits and plugging tools.
- Checked air pressure in customer's tires to ensure safety.
- Assisted customers in selecting the right type of tire according to their vehicle needs.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the shop.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, following all safety protocols and regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies such as tubes, valves, patches., ensuring adequate stock was available at all times.
- Provided technical advice regarding tire care and maintenance to customers as needed.
- Mounted new tires onto rims using pneumatic tools such as impact wrenches and torque guns.
- Performed minor repairs to wheels including straightening bent rims.
- Disposed of old tires safely according to local regulations.
- Researched pricing information for various brands of tires for customers.
- Identified potential problems with vehicle suspension systems during inspections.
- Operated diagnostic computers to evaluate wheel alignment issues and other factors that can affect a car's performance.
- Verified that customer information is accurate prior to starting any job.
- Advised management on necessary changes or improvements to be made within the shop environment.
- Followed all company policies related to health and safety guidelines when working with hazardous materials such as oil and grease.
- Recorded details of services performed into computer system accurately and promptly.
- Tested batteries using digital analyzers and load testers when necessary.
- Ensured accuracy of invoices prior to presenting them to customers for payment.
- Assessed and diagnosed customer needs for tires, services and other products, responded to questions and delivered superior service resulting in repeat business.
- Mounted, balanced and repaired tires for consumer and commercial vehicles quickly, expertly and without need for rework.
- Exceeded customer expectations regularly by beating estimated service times and exceeded employer expectations by outpacing other team members in completed jobs per hour.
- Executed broader vehicle service and multi-point inspections for customers.
- Built strong customer relationships through courtesy and top-quality work and earned confidence of customers and management, resulting in [Result].
- Spearheaded new shop safety procedures that virtually eliminated staff injuries and accelerated rate of tire service completions for customers.
- Repaired and plugged vehicle tires to help customers avoid purchase of new tires.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on vehicles.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Inspected and organized tire inventories while performing routine stock assessments.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI to meet load requirements.
- Inspected tires on customer vehicles to report mechanical defects.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Performed tire inspections using failure analysis guidelines and made recommendations to maximize cost-effectiveness.
- Worked with portable devices to manage workflow and complete appointments.
- Maintained clean and professional tire bay by merchandising tire displays and automotive products.
- Demonstrated knowledge of products and services to properly present warranties, promotions and advertisements.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill sales and service requests.
- Led staff members in tracking of tire fatigue, pressure, tread depths and sidewall inspections on products.
Warehouse Worker
Yosen logistics
Fife, WA
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
Surveyor
Sound Transit
Seattle, Washington
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted research to identify land boundaries and survey markers.
- Analyzed aerial photographs, maps, and other data sources for surveying projects.
- Performed calculations to determine precise measurements of property lines.
Warehouse Worker
Animal Supply
Fife, Washington
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Monitored temperature and humidity levels in the warehouse environment.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
- Managed hazardous waste removal operations per government regulations.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Assisted customers with product selection inquiries when needed.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to securely move boxes and packages from inventory to delivery area.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
Garbage Collector
Waste Managment
Harvey, Louisiana
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Collected residential and commercial garbage from designated routes in a timely manner.
- Maintained records of waste collected and disposed of at landfill sites.
- Performed daily vehicle safety checks and reported any mechanical issues to supervisor.
Landscaper
Mytie mowers
Harvey , LA
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Save A Lot Grocery Store
Metairie, Louisiana
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Received and counted stock items, and recorded data manually or using computer.
- Unloaded trucks, moved incoming freight to storage areas, unpackaged products from containers.
- Checked in merchandise, compared identifying information against receiving documents for accuracy.
- Stocked shelves and rotated product according to code dates.
- Organized warehouse space to maximize efficiency of product storage.
- Maintained accurate inventory records on all received items.
- Prepared outgoing shipments by verifying materials against shipping orders; packing boxes; affixing labels; calculating weights; sealing packages; loading trucks.
- Ensured that all products were stored properly in the correct area of the warehouse and labeled correctly.
Tire Technician
Southern Tire Mart
Harahan, LA
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Installed snow chains on customer vehicles when necessary.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.
Tire and Lube Technician
Jr tire service
Marrero, Louisiana
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Inspected tires and checked tire pressure to ensure proper inflation levels.
- Replaced worn or damaged tires with new ones according to manufacturer specifications.
- Rotated tires for customers to help improve wear patterns.
- Repaired punctures and patched tubes as needed.
- Monitored inventory of parts, equipment, and supplies needed for tire repair work.
- Checked all fluid levels including engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid and windshield washer solvent.
- Maintained records of all work performed as well as all parts used during service repairs.
- Ensured that shop area was clean at all times including floors, walls, tools and equipment.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as oils or antifreeze.
- Operated lifts in order to raise vehicle off ground for access underneath it.
- Applied sealants or lubricants onto threads prior to installing lug nuts onto wheels.
Tugboat Deckhand
Gnots Reserve
Reserve , LA
05.2009 - 03.2013
- Responsible for loading and unloading cargo, supplies, and passengers on the vessel.
- Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
- Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
- Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
- Prepared meals for crew members and served them at meal times.
- Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
- Monitored engine room bilges for any signs of water leakage or contamination.
- Inspected hulls for damages or corrosion when entering or leaving port.
- Cleaned fishing gear after each catch was unloaded from the boat.
- Operated navigational systems including GPS trackers, radar units, sonar systems.
- Assisted in launching lifeboats during emergency drills or real-life situations.
- Provided support to bridge personnel with lookout duties while underway.
- Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
- Carried out instructions issued by captain regarding docking procedures.
- Ran errands ashore as needed such as purchasing fuel or provisions for the vessel.
Deckhand Tugboat
International Marine terminal
Venice , LA
09.2008 - 05.2012
- Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
- Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
- Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
- Prepared meals for crew members and served them at meal times.
- Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
- Monitored engine room bilges for any signs of water leakage or contamination.
- Cleaned fishing gear after each catch was unloaded from the boat.
- Inspected hulls for damages or corrosion when entering or leaving port.
- Repaired minor issues with rigging and sails during trips out to sea.
- Communicated effectively with other vessels via radio transmissions.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict guidelines related to hazardous materials handling aboard ship.
- Fastened handling lines and moorings to prevent boats, barges and equipment from drifting away.
Education
High School Diploma -
L.W Higgins High School
Marrero02-2004
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Yosen logistics
03.2024 - 05.2024
Surveyor
Sound Transit
02.2024 - 05.2024
Warehouse Worker
Animal Supply
12.2023 - 05.2024
Garbage Collector
Waste Managment
04.2021 - 09.2021
Landscaper
Mytie mowers
01.2021 - 07.2021
Mobile Tire Service Technician
jrjrtireservice@gmail.com
10.2018 - Current
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Save A Lot Grocery Store
11.2017 - 05.2018
Tire and Lube Technician
Jr tire service
01.2017 - 09.2017
Tire Technician
Southern Tire Mart
08.2016 - 01.2018
Tugboat Deckhand
Gnots Reserve
05.2009 - 03.2013
Deckhand Tugboat
International Marine terminal
09.2008 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
L.W Higgins High School