Vishnu Vardhan Kalainesan
Wellington,WGN
Summary
Safety-focused professional with outstanding work ethic and several days with zero accidents. Skilled in customer service and following dot requirements and good safety practices. Licensed for operation.
Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Class 1 Truck Driver
Icepoint wellington
Grenada North, Wellington
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Conduct vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Load new stock of ice onto the truck at the start of the day. Conduct stock take along with route planning before commencing delivery to associated clients.
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Scania Sdn Bhd Malaysia
Port Klang, Klang
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Replaced worn out parts with new ones in a timely manner.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.
- Coordinated with vendors and manufacturers for warranty repairs and technical support.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Utilized diagnostic software to identify issues and adjust settings for optimal machinery performance.
- Inspected, diagnosed, and serviced mechanical systems such as brakes, transmissions, engines, and steering components.
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
Tire and Lube Technician
Tony's Tyre Service
Lowerhutt, Wellington
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Repaired punctures and patched tubes as needed.
- Disposed of used oil filters properly in accordance with local regulations.
- Completed paperwork accurately documenting parts used and labor hours required for each job.
- Inspected tire casings for defects holes and tears to determine needed repairs.
- Tested batteries in order to determine their state of charge.
- Reviewed completed work and road-tested vehicles.
- Communicated with customers regarding status of service work and estimated timeframe for completion.
- Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
- Diagnosed issues with braking systems and suspension components.
- Balanced wheels using a computerized wheel balancer machine.
- Performed oil changes, lube jobs, filter replacements, and other minor maintenance services on customer vehicles.
- Performed automotive preventive maintenance and inspected tires.
- Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
- Removed and remounted wheels onto different types of vehicles.
- Inflated tires correctly based on identified size and ply.
- Located tire punctures by inspection or immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
- Documented work performed on repair orders, submitting reports to supervisor for implementation into corporate system.
- Maintained tools, test equipment and materials, keeping work areas organized.
- Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
Automotive Electrical Technician
Fraser Fire and Rescue
Lowerhutt, Wellington
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Ran new wiring and cables to connect systems or bypass faults.
- Diagnosed and isolated system malfunctions with visual inspections, testing instrumentation and software systems.
- Recorded results of diagnostic tests, parts used and repairs performed.
- Efficiently removed seats, carpeting and panels to complete skilled installations and repairs.
- Completed installation tasks such as soldering connections and splicing wires.
- Installed new beacon systems onto the fire trucks.
- Fabricated and installled PTO pump wiring harness.
- Fabricated and installed ladder gantry proximity switches along with other various sensors and programmed them into the system using state of the art software.
Apprentice Automotive Mechanic
Stevens Motors Ford and Mazda
Lowerhutt, Wellington
11.2008 - 11.2010
- Adjusted engine timing according to manufacturer specifications.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Tested components with computerized diagnostic equipment to identify faults.
- Conducted basic maintenance on cars, utes and vans such as oil and filter replacement, replacement of valve cover gaskets.
- Conducted clutch replacements on vans and utes.
Education
Certificate of Maritime Crewing Level 4
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland CBD01-2018
Automotive Engineering
Wellington Institute of Technology
LowerHutt01-2015
Skills
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Route planning expertise
- Safe driving practices
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Problem-solving capacity
- Communication and teamwork
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Currently posses a Class 2 and Class 4L licence
Timeline
Class 1 Truck Driver
Icepoint wellington
11.2024 - Current
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Scania Sdn Bhd Malaysia
03.2021 - 05.2023
Tire and Lube Technician
Tony's Tyre Service
06.2017 - 12.2018
Automotive Electrical Technician
Fraser Fire and Rescue
11.2014 - 11.2016
Apprentice Automotive Mechanic
Stevens Motors Ford and Mazda
11.2008 - 11.2010
Certificate of Maritime Crewing Level 4
Manukau Institute of Technology
Automotive Engineering
Wellington Institute of Technology