2834 North 5150 West 801-510-4945 Plain City, Utah 84404 Wade.Ivers@hotmail.com

J. Wade Ivers

Summary

Highly knowledgeable diesel mechanic with over 12 years experience, including parts and service manager positions. Seeking full time employment with a great company in the diesel industry where proficiency and honesty is valued. Eager to exercise an exceptional technician skill set to assure recurring business and maximize revenue.

Highlights

CDL / Driving Experience Troubleshooting Operation & Control

Complex Problem Solving Installation / Repair Systems / Operations Analysis

Analytical Thinking Mechanical Knowledge Engineering & Technology

Quality Control Inventory / Stocking Leadership

Overseeing Budget Reports / Documentation Computer Skills/ Microsoft Office

Experience

Service Manager, Swift TransportationCorinne, UT

Responsible for maximizing the efficiency, revenue, and productivity of the service department. Collaborate with colleagues in parts and accident repair departments to improve the overall

performance and profitability of the company. Responsible for hiring and maintaining a team of technicians with the skills and qualifications

necessary to service and repair semi trucks and trailers. Supervise technician’s performance and arrange training programs to keep skills up to date. Prepare schedules, duty rotations, and staff meetings. Select and purchase equipment and tools that improved quality and productivity in the service

department. Effectively communicated with operations department to provide repaired trucks for dispatch.

Parts Manager, Swift TransportationCorinne, UT

Ordered and kept stock of replacement parts needed to carry out scheduled service and repairs. Negotiated terms with suppliers to minimize costs and improve profitability. Analyzed stock to identify fast-moving parts and products that were only required occasionally.

Shop Foreman, Swift Transportation Corinne, UT

Supervised and inspected the work performed by diesel technicians. Discussed mechanical problems with technicians and helped them solve and repair problems. Reviewed and approved completed work orders.

Diesel Technician, Swift Transportation Corinne, UT

Determined vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.

Corrected vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completed machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.

Automotive Technician, Taylor’s Car CareKaysville, UT

Used Diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles. Rebuilt, replaced, and repaired vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines, electrical

assemblies and accessories. Prioritized and completed work orders.

Education

Davis Applied Technology College Kaysville, UT

Certificate of Completion in Diesel Foundation

Student of the Month

Layton High School Layton, UT

Graduated, Honor Roll

References

Justin Starkey Tremonton, UT 801-814-1983

Brandon Hoffman Preston, ID 435-749-7076

Danny Hartley Salt Lake City, UT 801-598-6432