William Simpkins
Pulaski,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class 8 truck mechanic / facilitator
Volvo
Dublin, US
06.2015 - Current
- I am responsible for replacing broke parts or installing missing parts on Volvo class 8 trucks.
- I perform duties anywhere from putting on tires to putting motors or rear ends or transmissions in.
- I'm responsible for troubleshooting electrical issues and air issues.
- Also experience with blueprints and welding and fabrication.
- I am very knowledgeable with AC machines, coolant machines, hand tools, air tools, specialty tools as far as die repair tools.
- Also trained on gasoline, natural gas, and Diesel engines.
- Have experience in overhaul of motors and transmission from Cummins to Volvo to cat.
- Also have basic computer skills as far as Microsoft Word and Excel and how to type and send emails.
- Leadership skills as I was a shop floor lead for a year and a half before becoming a mechanic.
Heavy Equipment Operator
First Call Construction
Dublin, US
06.2015 - 08.2016
- I operated a backhoe and a front end loader and also a skid steer and a mini excavator.
- I was responsible for cutting driveways, also spreading gravel, sometimes leveling lots for homes or clearing lots or grading land for a home or business.
- I also built retaining walls and repaired underground pipes if damaged.
- My significant accomplishments was getting experience and trained to run heavy equipment safely and properly.
- I also learned how to read a grade to see if it is level or too high or low.
Auto Mechanic Technician
Kings Tire
Pulaski, US
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Responsibilities include tire repair, oil change, tire rotation, diagnostic check, mount and balance, read work order and repair what is needed.
- Experience with heavy equipment as far as track and bucket and hydraulic repair.
Education
high school diploma -
Pulaski county
Pulaski, VASkills
- Ase
- ASE Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Vehicle Maintenance - Proficient
- Hydraulic Systems Specialist - Familiar
- Mechanical Skills: Aptitude - Proficient
- Mechanical Skills: Monitoring - Familiar
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
- ASE Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Driver's License
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Hazmat certification
- Evoc 3
- Passenger vehicle rescue certificate
- Basic pump certification
- Rural water certified
- Technical rescue awareness certified
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Vehicle Maintenance - Proficient, 10/01/19, Knowledge of vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and repairs.
- Hydraulic Systems Specialist - Familiar, 10/01/19, Reading hydraulic schematics and troubleshooting issues in heavy hydraulic machines.
- Mechanical Skills: Aptitude - Proficient, 10/01/19, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes.
- Mechanical Skills: Monitoring - Familiar, 01/01/20, Monitoring machine indicators to determine appropriate functioning.
- Mechanical Skills: Aptitude - Proficient, 01/01/20, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes.
Timeline
Class 8 truck mechanic / facilitator
Volvo
06.2015 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
First Call Construction
06.2015 - 08.2016
Auto Mechanic Technician
Kings Tire
03.2013 - 07.2014
high school diploma -
Pulaski county