Nicholas Goodale
Jamestown
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules, and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering over 10 years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability.
Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Flavour Stream Americas LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
Transport Driver
Flavour Stream Americas LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained high customer satisfaction by working quickly and accurately.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Complied with federal, state and local laws and regulations to reduce risks.
- Kept compliant with weight requirements, hazardous material transport and route planning.
- Supported proper maintenance of all delivery vehicles with regular oil changes and tire rotations.
- Inspected vehicles before and after trips to verify safe and reliable operation.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Carpenter
J & L Home Renovations
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
Blackwater Engines Inc
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Performed welding, soldering and brazing to repair damaged components on mobile heavy equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
Tow Truck Driver
A to B Towing & Recovery
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Target Upstream Distribution Center
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Wrecker Driver
Road Runner Towing
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
- Delivered exceptional tow truck service across region and liaised with local authorities.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
Technician
Hall Honda
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Assistant Store Manager
Jiffy Lube
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Adams Acadamy
Miami, FL05-2011
Skills
- Overall System Maintenance
- Installation of Machines
- Long Haul Driving
- Freight Transportation
- Inspecting Vehicles
- GPS Navigation
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- DOT compliance
- Updating Logs
- Safety Guidelines
- Hand and Power Tools
- Customer Service
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Flavour Stream Americas LLC
08.2022 - Current
Transport Driver
Flavour Stream Americas LLC
08.2022 - Current
Carpenter
J & L Home Renovations
11.2021 - 06.2022
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
Blackwater Engines Inc
07.2021 - 11.2021
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Target Upstream Distribution Center
02.2020 - 10.2020
Tow Truck Driver
A to B Towing & Recovery
03.2019 - 06.2021
Wrecker Driver
Road Runner Towing
07.2016 - 01.2020
Technician
Hall Honda
08.2014 - 07.2016
Assistant Store Manager
Jiffy Lube
02.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
John Adams Acadamy