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Dave Harris

North Saanich,BC

Summary

I have worked on a variety of trucks and equipment and and have a very good understanding of the importance of a preventative maintenance schedule for fleets. I have helped with recommendations on new fleet vehicle and equipment purchases. I have worked with many employees and am proud to say i've gotten along with all.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Transport Mechanic

Capital Regional District
07.2014 - Current
  • Preform preventative maintenance inspections / oil changes on over 300 fleet Trucks, heavy duty equipment, generators and emergency vehicles.
  • preform annual and semi annual inspections remotely on Firetrucks and other emergency vehicles and equipment
  • holiday and out of shop relief for the Shop Supervisor.
  • Inspect and test equipment to locate worn and damaged parts and repair following proper procedures
  • upfit new fleet vehicles with 2-way radios, tool boxes, custom racking , shelving tool boxes cranes etc..
  • Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures following all safety procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • review new fleet assests needed and recommend ideas on new builds
  • Shop representative on the Joint Heath and Safety.Comittee

Commercial Transport Mechanic, Shop Supervisor

PM Industries/Slegg Lumber
10.2007 - 07.2014
  • Helped Run the day to day operations of a fast past truck shop making sure proper safety and repair procedures were followed correctly.
  • Supervised and worked with a team of mechanics, welders, inspectors, and apprentices in inspections, repairs and custom builds.
  • helped create quotes for customers and oversaw the builds and repairs through
  • Helped with Non-destructive annual testing and repairs on mobile cranes up to 50 tonne
  • worked remotely in a service truck for onsite diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment on site.

Front Store Supervisor

Shopper Drugmart
06.1996 - 10.2007

Working for Shoppers Drugmart I was a versatile team member working as a cashier, merchandiser, receiver and orderer. I was a cashier Supervisor and Front store supervisor my later years there. I also helped with vacation relief in accounting.

Education

Red Seal - Red Seal Commercial Transport Mechanic

BCIT
Burnaby, BC
06.2008

Mobile Crane Operator , Up To 10 Tonne -

Certification
04.2023

Emergency Vehicle Technician Program

Certification
10.2022

Electric Vehicle Inspections And Repairs -

Camosun College
Victoria, BC

Level 1 First Aid -

Certification

Skills

  • Work safely and effectively to troubleshoot and repair many issues on a day to to basis
  • Work well with others and enjoy being a team member
  • Knowledgeable in the safe operations of hand and power tools
  • Work well under pressure and enjoy new challenges

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Commercial Transport Mechanic

Capital Regional District
07.2014 - Current

Commercial Transport Mechanic, Shop Supervisor

PM Industries/Slegg Lumber
10.2007 - 07.2014

Front Store Supervisor

Shopper Drugmart
06.1996 - 10.2007

Red Seal - Red Seal Commercial Transport Mechanic

BCIT

Mobile Crane Operator , Up To 10 Tonne -

Certification

Emergency Vehicle Technician Program

Certification

Electric Vehicle Inspections And Repairs -

Camosun College

Level 1 First Aid -

Certification
Dave Harris