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James Reid

Truro,NS

Summary

To find long term employment.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Technician

Petro Service
N.S.
  • My duties include gas pump repair
  • Mechanical electrical and console systems, monitoring systems, pump installation and removal
  • I am fully responsible for acquiring parts, installation and monitoring in various locations in N.S
  • I am currently Gilbarco certified Wayne certified and opw
  • I have also acquired government weights and measures testing and certification which enables me to verify meter calibration accuracy

Manager

Jungle Jims
Truro
  • My duties included daily operations of kitchen prep setup and functioning
  • Scheduling of work hours for a team of 12 people
  • Also included inventory control, waste reduction and day to day problem solving

Automotive Technician

Johnsons automotive
Truro, Nova Scotia
  • Working in a non dealership environment where I have learned many different skills and techniques working on various size cars trucks cube vans transport and RV vehicles
  • At my time in this position I have changed ball joints, tie rod ends, steering racks, gas tanks, brakes of all different shapes and sizes, seals of many different varieties and sizes and many other tasks on a day to day basis

Textile Fixer

Crossley Carpets
Truro
  • My duties in this position were to install new machinery
  • I was also responsible for maintenance such as removal and replace of various parts such as rollers belts spindles and gears
  • I was also responsible for quality control set ups and procedures for various machinery

YARN OPP / FORKLIFT OPP

Crossley Carpets
Truro
  • I performed duties in the yarn mill such as running volkmanns, Saco lowell, reeler's, winders and superbas
  • I also was certified as a forklift opp where my duties included inventory control delivering material to machines and loading and unloading trailers

Swamper

Nivek oilfield hauling
Red Deer, Alberta
  • My duties included tear down and transport and set up of oil rigs
  • Very physically demanding work I was also responsible for transport truck maintenance, such as fluid changes tire removal brakes and other preventative maintenance

Service Technician

Hurricane Lift
Dartmouth, NS
11.2023 - Current
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and resolving potential problems.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.

Truck Technician

Home Hardware Distribution Centre
Debert, NS
08.2022 - 11.2023

Daily duties included completing maintenance such as oil changes and filter replacements changing mechanical components such as wheel seals and air bags ,tire changes and various other parts, also performed trailer repairs such as breaks lights and wiring.

Education

Transportational mechanical repair - automotive, truck transport, heavy duty equipment

NSCC
Truro
01.2008

Gr.12 -

NSCC
Truro
01.2007

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Power Tools and Equipment
  • Written/Verbal communication
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Quality control
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Customer interaction
  • System troubleshooting
  • Heavy lifting
  • Repair services

Languages

English
Full Professional

Volunteer Experience

Bible Hill Fire Brigade, Approx. two years, SCBA, Medical First Responder, Other level one certification courses

Timeline

Service Technician

Hurricane Lift
11.2023 - Current

Truck Technician

Home Hardware Distribution Centre
08.2022 - 11.2023

Gr.12 -

NSCC

Technician

Petro Service

Manager

Jungle Jims

Automotive Technician

Johnsons automotive

Textile Fixer

Crossley Carpets

YARN OPP / FORKLIFT OPP

Crossley Carpets

Swamper

Nivek oilfield hauling

Transportational mechanical repair - automotive, truck transport, heavy duty equipment

NSCC
James Reid