Riley Gates
Sarsfield,VIC
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Mechanic
J R's Mower and Motorcycles
Bairnsdale, VIC
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained neat, organized and professional personal and bay appearance.
- Pursued every available opportunity to learn systems operations, maintenance tasks and repair processes.
- Operated shop equipment and mechanic's tools safely to prevent damage.
- Watched advanced mechanics complete complex vehicle repairs.
- Completed all available training to advance mechanical skills.
- Worked alongside technicians providing regular service, troubleshooting and upgrading equipment.
- Supported lead mechanic by completing routine repair work, changing tires and replacing batteries.
- Disposed of combustibles or hazardous materials properly in approved containers.
- Disposed of hazardous materials properly in approved containers.
- Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new engine and gearbox oil.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Participated in and contributed to meetings by sharing concerns and ideas for improvements.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
- Processed and retrieved customer special orders.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
Farm Hand
E J Gates Contracting
Bindi, VIC
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Moved livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales and enclosures.
- Drove trucks and tractors to distribute feed to animals.
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Used oil cans, hand tools and grease guns to lubricate and make minor repairs to farming machinery.
- Attached plows, sprayers or harvesters to tractors with bolts or hand tools.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Unloaded bags of seed, fertilizer and animal feed and stacked in sheltered locations.
- Baled and collected hay throughout summer.
Education
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Bairnsdale, VIC11-2023
Skills
- Correct tool use
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Manufacturer specifications knowledge
- Safety Protocols
- Maintenance
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Livestock care
- Animal Care
- Chemical Application
- Crop Rotation
- Property Maintenance
- Safe equipment use
- Soil preparation
- Fertilizer Application
- Task Prioritization
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Tractor and Implement Operation
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- I enjoy exploring the outdoors especially off road motor bike riding
- Hunting and farm work
Timeline
Apprentice Mechanic
J R's Mower and Motorcycles
02.2023 - 08.2024
Farm Hand
E J Gates Contracting
07.2022 - 02.2023
Bairnsdale Secondary College
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