Austin Edwards
Ripley
Summary
Dedicated mechanic with extensive experience at the Tennessee Department of Transportation, excelling in diagnostics and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to enhance vehicle performance and customer satisfaction through effective troubleshooting and repairs. Skilled in heavy equipment repair and committed to workplace safety, ensuring operational efficiency and timely service delivery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Tennessee Department of Transportation
06.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Diagnosed complex engine issues to restore vehicle performance, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Fill in for Mechanic Senior at the Newbern Garage.
- Take note of Inventory for the shop.
- Keep up with all EPA Inspections.
- Keep in touch with vendor's to make sure trucks are fixed in a timely and cost efficient manner.
Farm Hand
Mid-South Family Farms
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
- Trained new farm hands in efficient work methods and safety practices, fostering knowledgeable and safety-conscious team.
- Developed and followed seasonal planting schedule to maximize yield and ensure diverse crop production.
- Monitored weather forecasts to plan work schedules, minimizing disruption from adverse weather conditions.
Education
Diploma - Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Newbern05-2020
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake systems
- Heavy equipment repair
- Mechanical systems
- Tire services
- Diagnostics
- Welding and fabrication
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Workplace safety
- Fuel systems
- Vehicle inspections
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Wheel alignment
- Defective parts disassembly
- Recordkeeping
- Price quoting
- OSHA
Timeline
Mechanic
Tennessee Department of Transportation
06.2021 - Current
Farm Hand
Mid-South Family Farms
06.2017 - 05.2021
Diploma - Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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