Sailor United States Navy, Airman
San Diego , California
10.1981 - 10.1985
Supervised personnel in carrying out their assigned tasks aboard the vessel.
Assisted in navigation of the vessel by taking bearings and plotting courses on charts.
Reported any discrepancies or malfunctions with equipment to senior officers immediately upon discovery.
Maintained and operated communications systems including radios, telephones, and message centers.
Rigged pilot ladder and lowered gangway for pilot to board vessel.
Inspected objects brought onboard vessel for compliance with laws and regulations.
Supervised vessel entry and exit points and logged persons entering and leaving.
Built deep understanding of ship navigation principles under supervision of professionals.
Regularly checked tank soundings to ensure stability of vessel.
Cleaned, maintained, and mended ship decks and assessed areas requiring major damage repair.
Maintained ship's engines under direction of engineering officers.
Assisted engineers in repairing or adjusting machinery.
Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables or cordage.
Lowered and manned lifeboats during emergencies.
Educated customers about basic automotive maintenance techniques they can perform themselves at home.
Consulted with customers regarding service options available based upon their needs.
Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
Engaged with customers to determine automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.
Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
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