Edward Kieser
Somerset West
Summary
I have always exceled in anything I have done., I am a fast learner and always eager for more knowledge. My life started with rebuilding engines, and later working and repairing automobiles to working on a farm. I am a hard-working individual and experienced entrepreneur. As a previous business owner, I understand the fundamentals of the commercial world and the driver of success. I am passionate with everything I do, I am a good business acumen which makes me an asset to any future employer. I am a dedicated family man, who needs no motivation to strive in anything I do, as it ensures the wellbeing of my family. I understand working in the commercial industry it will require hard manual work, with long hours and problem solving. I am more than capable to do hard manual work, as long as drive long distances.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Hong Farms
North Dakota
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
Farm Hand
Mierkraal Farm
09.2023 - 12.2023
- My daily and general duties is:
- Cleaned the silos, before the harvest season has started
- Check and refill fuel on all farm equipment that will be used for the day
- Clean Combine harvester and tractors that will be used for the day
- Spot check water vehicles, in case of a fire
- Use/operate tractors with grain carts
- Baling of crops
- Off loading crops at the onsite and local Silos
- Assisted with sheep, checked fertility, and pregnancy counting, feeding, counting, etc
Manager
Autolek Hermanus
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Managing workshop & staff, seeing potential customers, sourcing and buying of parts, Quoting and invoicing
- Sold the business
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
- Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Leveraged diagnostic tools and equipment to identify vehicle issues.
- Completed required paperwork and delivered to customer.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
Estate agent
Remax Estate agent
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Selling houses
- Part time while working for myself Edzauto
Service Advisor for Motorcycles and Motor vehicles
Honda Menlyn
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Booking vehicles and motorcycles for service, quoting on service cost and making sure customers gets dropped off and be collected
- Relocate to Western Cape
Parts Manager
CMH Mitsubishi Menlyn
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Manage and ordering stock from factory for salesman and looking after warranty claims
- Internal move from franchise
Self employed
Edzauto
01.2007 - Current
- Buying and selling used motor vehicles, all over RSA)
Millwright Apprenticeship
AJSS Electrical Controls
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Manufacturing of DB boards and Industrial Humidifiers and Wet rooms, CO2 and Aluminum welding and Refrigeration
- Job opportunity at Dana Jordaan
Machine operator and maintenance apprentice
Sansetsu UK Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Operating machine during cycles Stacking rack piles and maintenance during and after shifts
- Contract ended
Education
12 - Afrikaans,English,Math literacy,Body Repair and Spray Painting N2,Electric N2,Motor Mech N2,Life orientation
HTS Pretoria Tuine
Pretoria,01.2003
Skills
- Hauling harvested crops
- Grain cart driver
- Assisted in harvesting crops
- Baling of crops
- Cultivate previous cropland
- Perform a series of repairs on all automobiles
- Overhaul engines
- Welding
- Perform auto electrical repairs
- Fault finding
- Some building experience
- Some plumbing experience
Affiliations
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Racing
- Spending quality time with my family
Certification
- Code A ( Motorcycle )
- Code B
- Code EC
- PDP
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Equipment skills
- Case 250
- John Deere 7200R
- New Holland T6050
- New Holland T9
- New Holland 9080
- Innovator
- Claas Rollant 520RC
- Forklift
- MAN TGS26 480 6x4
- Isuzu NMR400 AMT
- Freightliner 18 wheeler manual
- Freightliner 18 wheeler fuller gearbox
- John Deere Rx9 Trac
Timeline
Truck Driver
Hong Farms
09.2024 - 10.2024
Farm Hand
Mierkraal Farm
09.2023 - 12.2023
Manager
Autolek Hermanus
03.2019 - 03.2023
Estate agent
Remax Estate agent
01.2018 - 01.2019
Service Advisor for Motorcycles and Motor vehicles
Honda Menlyn
01.2013 - 01.2014
Parts Manager
CMH Mitsubishi Menlyn
01.2012 - 01.2013
Self employed
Edzauto
01.2007 - Current
Millwright Apprenticeship
AJSS Electrical Controls
01.2005 - 01.2006
Machine operator and maintenance apprentice
Sansetsu UK Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2005
12 - Afrikaans,English,Math literacy,Body Repair and Spray Painting N2,Electric N2,Motor Mech N2,Life orientation
HTS Pretoria Tuine
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