Thomas Keefe
Rawlings,VA
Summary
Adept Mechanic with a proven track record at 7K Transportation LLC, enhancing vehicle performance and reliability through expert maintenance and repairs. Skilled in Heavy Equipment Operation and demonstrating Patience and Persistence, I significantly reduced fuel consumption and improved equipment lifespan. My approach prioritizes efficiency and safety, aligning with employer needs for sustainable and effective solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
7K Transportation LLC
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Tractor Driver
NS Jones Farms
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Transported harvested goods efficiently by safely attaching trailers or wagons to tractors as needed.
- Reduced fuel consumption by implementing eco-friendly driving techniques during daily tractor operations.
- Moved equipment between job locations, following traffic rules to prevent incidents and quickly reach new sites.
- Demonstrated adaptability by performing various non-tractor related farm tasks when required, ensuring seamless workflow across all areas of the operation.
Education
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Lincoln College of Technology
Nashville, TN07.2025
High School Diploma -
Brunswick Academy
Lawrenceville, VA06.2024
Welding Career Studies
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA04.2024
Industrial Electrical Technology Career Studies
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA04.2023
Skills
- Tractor Troubleshooting
- Patience and Persistence
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Farm safety protocols
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Systems
Timeline
Tractor Driver
NS Jones Farms
05.2021 - 06.2024
Mechanic
7K Transportation LLC
01.2020 - 06.2024
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Lincoln College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Brunswick Academy
Welding Career Studies
Southside Virginia Community College
Industrial Electrical Technology Career Studies
Southside Virginia Community College
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