William Givens
Blakely,GA
Summary
Highly adaptable Mechanic consistently guarantees customers short turnaround times for auto repairs. Focused on quality and customer satisfaction. Detailed understanding of safety mandates and regulations to maintain safe work environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Yates Material LLC
Colquitt , Georgia
02.2019 - 12.2024
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Completed required paperwork and delivered to customer.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks. Services Semi trucks and trailers and replaced parts as needed. Also run Front End Loader.
Farmer
Richard Henely Farms
Colquitt , Georgia
01.1994 - 12.2018
- Irrigated crops manually or using automated systems such as pivots or sprinklers.
- Cared for and maintained plants in different climate-controlled areas.
- Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient levels; added fertilizers or amendments as needed. Also tractor driver and peanut planting, peanut picking and run it also. Run a cotton planter and front end loader.
- Conducted soil tests to determine nutrient levels; added fertilizers or amendments as needed.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
Education
GED -
Miller County High School
Miller County, Georgia 05-1992
Skills
Mechanically Inclined, Services vehicles, Changing parts, brakes, basically doing Farm Equipment, Front end loaders, backhoe
- Hand and power tools
- Servicing vehicles
- Small engine repair
- Generator repair
- Turbocharger repair
Timeline
Mechanic
Yates Material LLC
02.2019 - 12.2024
Farmer
Richard Henely Farms
01.1994 - 12.2018
GED -
Miller County High School