James Flinchum
Draper
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Heavy Tow Truck Driver Mechanic at I81 Service Center, excelling in vehicle maintenance and customer service. Proven ability to optimize routes and ensure safety compliance, enhancing operational efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to teamwork drive successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Professional driver with strong background in vehicle recovery and roadside assistance. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork to meet changing demands. Skilled in operating towing equipment, ensuring safety, and delivering excellent customer service. Focused on achieving results and supporting team success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Tow Truck Driver Mechanic
I81 Service Center
Max Meadows, VA
07.2021 - Current
- Operated tow trucks to safely transport vehicles in various conditions.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Communicated effectively with customers to provide updates and resolve inquiries.
- Utilized GPS technology for efficient route planning and timely service delivery.
Farm Manager
PatchWorks Farm
Draper, VA
07.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily farm operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Implemented crop rotation strategies, enhancing soil health and maximizing yield potential.
- Coordinated irrigation schedules, optimizing water usage across various crops.
- Trained new staff on equipment operation and safety protocols, improving team efficiency.
CDL A OTR Driver Forklift Operator
PepsiCo
Wytheville, VA
07.2011 - 07.2021
- Operated commercial vehicles safely, adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed delivery schedules, optimizing routes for timely product distribution.
- Coordinated with logistics team to resolve issues affecting delivery timelines.
Maintenance Technician
City of Roanoke, VA
Roanoke, VA
06.2003 - 06.2011
Equipment operator
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Rocky Mount, VA1994
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Organization and planning
- Safety management
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Winch operation mastery
- Hydraulics
- Vehicle inspection
- Emergency response readiness
- Conflict resolution
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem-solving capacity
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Dependable and cooperative
- Document verification
- Truck driving
- Quantity and quality assessments
- Logistics coordination
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Map reading
- Operating hydraulics
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle service documentation
- Documentation skills
- Electric hand trucks
- Preventive Maintenance
- Delivery instructions verification
- Cargo-specific procedures
- State and federal regulations
- Work logging
- Cargo security
- Visual inspection
- Accident documentation
- Truck cab computer operation
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Truck weighing
- Delivery scheduling
- Class A license
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Loading and unloading
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Heavy Tow Truck Driver Mechanic
I81 Service Center
07.2021 - Current
Farm Manager
PatchWorks Farm
07.2021 - Current
CDL A OTR Driver Forklift Operator
PepsiCo
07.2011 - 07.2021
Maintenance Technician
City of Roanoke, VA
06.2003 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School