Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Thomas Quinn

GODFREY,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

40
years of professional experience

Work History

Brinks Armored/Dunbar Armored

Manager/tech
06.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintain fleet of 50 armored trucks and vans
  • Order and stock necessary parts for vehicles
  • Schedule preventive maintenance and compliance
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing situations
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles
  • Researched parts availability and pricing to stay on par with competitors and offer best services
  • Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepare detailed repair estimates
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands
  • Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of vehicles
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work

Brahler's Truckers Supply

Mechanic
06.2008 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Maintain Brahlers fleet vehicles and compliance
  • Write up estimates and present to customers
  • Increased revenues 35%
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement
  • Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes
  • Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles

Gate Gourmet

Fleet Manager/Tech
06.2000 - 06.2008

Job overview

  • Maintained in house Missouri state inspection permit
  • Maintain fleet of gas,diesel,propane vehicles
  • Decreased operational incidents by 85% through frequent meetings and high-standards of safety protocols.
  • Fabricated and assembled parts to complete skilled maintenance and repair work on equipment.
  • Operated welding and cutting equipment with strong safety skills and high-quality results.
  • Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to maximize life of equipment and improve performance.

Schnucks Mkts

Fleet Mechanic
06.1983 - 06.2000

Job overview

  • Used computer equipment, hand tools and technical skills to diagnose faults.
  • Maintained class A trucks and 53'Trailers vehicles to keep fleet moving at optimal efficiency.
  • Performed troubleshooting, repair and updates to vehicle software packages.
  • Prepared vehicles for annual DOT inspections
  • Submitted invoices and completed warranty paperwork
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels
  • Executed tune-ups on diesel engines by adjusting valves and setting engine timing
  • Located and repaired leaks on individual units and large systems in grocery stores or restaurants
  • Maintained and fixed electrical and mechanical, transpartation refrigeration systems, Carrier and Thermo King

Education

North County Technical , Florissant, MO

H.S Diploma from Machine Shop, Mechanic
05.1980

Skills

  • THOMAS QUINN
  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Missouri CDL class A drivers license
  • Advanced Level diesel engine diagnosis, ASE
  • 25 year Master heavy-med truck mechanic, ASE
  • Proper refrigeration practices, MACS
  • Fire extinguisher training, ALLTYPE
  • Heavy duty brake systems, ABEX
  • Factory training Refrigeration, Carrier Transicold
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Written Communication
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Holman Software Proficiency

Timeline

Manager/tech

Brinks Armored/Dunbar Armored
06.2012 - Current

Mechanic

Brahler's Truckers Supply
06.2008 - 06.2012

Fleet Manager/Tech

Gate Gourmet
06.2000 - 06.2008

Fleet Mechanic

Schnucks Mkts
06.1983 - 06.2000

North County Technical

H.S Diploma from Machine Shop, Mechanic
Thomas Quinn