Travis Huff
Saint George,SC
Summary
Experienced Shop Worker skilled in maximizing team productivity and efficiency with proactive decision-making abilities. Focused on providing discipline and leadership to shop personnel through good planning, communication and problem-solving skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
SCDOE
01.2020 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
Technician
DRA
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
Shop Foreman
Good Year Motors
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Performed minor repairs on vehicles, such as oil changes, brakes, and tire rotations.
- Maintained records of service requests and completed work orders.
- Supervised and trained mechanics in the proper use of tools, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Ensured that all mechanical operations were performed in accordance with established standards.
- Inspected vehicles for signs of wear or damage.
- Diagnosed vehicle problems accurately and efficiently.
- Ordered parts and supplies as needed to complete repairs.
- Scheduled preventative maintenance services for customers' vehicles.
- Created detailed reports of repair estimates for customers' approval prior to performing any work.
- Generated purchase orders for parts used in repairs or replacements.
- Enforced shop policies regarding customer service and employee performance expectations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of jobs.
- Monitored inventory levels of parts and supplies necessary to perform repairs.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues when needed.
- Developed strategies to improve efficiency within the shop environment.
- Provided technical support to staff members when questions arose during repair processes.
- Resolved customer complaints related to vehicle repairs or services provided.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors for accuracy before approving payment.
- Planned workflow schedules for technicians based on their skill level and availability.
- Organized training sessions for new employees on shop policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
MEO3
Dorchester County Department Of Public Works
06.2006 - 11.2016
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
Dorchester, SC06.2005
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Equipment Usage
- Safety Management
- Materials Management
- Team Training
- Equipment Monitoring
- Equipment Operation
- Shift Scheduling
- Production Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Mechanical Systems
- Vehicle Inspections
- Hydraulic Repair
- Documentation and Reporting
- Problem Diagnosis
- Component Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Workplace Safety
- Team Player
- Good With Computer
- Deadline Driven
Timeline
Mechanic
SCDOE
01.2020 - Current
Technician
DRA
08.2018 - 12.2019
Shop Foreman
Good Year Motors
12.2016 - 03.2018
MEO3
Dorchester County Department Of Public Works
06.2006 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
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