Devin Showers
Richmond
Summary
Professional mechanic with hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing wheeled vehicles. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Reliable and solution-driven, ensuring optimal vehicle performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Army Reserve
10.2025 - Current
- Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
- Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline repair workflows and optimize resource allocation.
- Contributed to mission success by efficiently managing work orders for scheduled maintenance tasks on a diverse array of military vehicles. improved work orders by 50%
- Strengthened team collaboration by assisting other mechanics in resolving complex technical issues related to wheeled vehicle repairs.
General Service Technician
Genes Tire and Automotive
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle issues utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance services, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety compliance.
- Managed inventory of automotive parts, ensuring availability for timely repairs.
- Maintained a thorough understanding of various makes and models, allowing for accurate diagnoses and efficient repairs.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to promote safety and productivity standards.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards by following proper procedures when using tools, equipment, or handling hazardous materials. Reduced hazards by 20%.
- Proactively identified potential future issues during routine inspections, preventing costly breakdowns or damage to vehicles.
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Army
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in wheeled vehicles, ensuring operational readiness.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to enhance vehicle performance and safety compliance.
- Managed parts inventory and coordinated with supply chain for timely procurement of necessary components.
- Maintained 100% of the POL shed by doing inventories.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for repair techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced vehicle downtime during maintenance cycles.
- Assisted in the recovery of disabled vehicles in both field exercises and actual operations to ensure minimum disruption to mission objectives.
- Assisted with the recovery of damaged or stranded vehicles during field training exercises, contributing to overall mission success.
- Supported successful missions through the inspection and repair of suspension systems, steering components, and braking systems on military vehicles.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new technologies as they were integrated into the fleet''s wheeled vehicle inventory.
- Maintained high levels of work quality while adhering to strict deadlines for completion of repairs on essential military assets.
- Enhanced training effectiveness by mentoring junior mechanics in the proper use of tools, diagnostic equipment, and repair techniques for wheeled vehicles.
- Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment.
- Performed semi-annual and annual unscheduled services on vehicles.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cave Spring High
Cave Spring VA05-2021
Skills
- Vehicle troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Routine maintenance practices
- Inventory tracking and organization
- Safety compliance
- Electrical system repair
- Brake system service
- Heavy diesel equipment operation
- Hazardous material handling
- Work environment organization
- Multi-vehicle familiarity
- Vehicle recovery operations
- Diesel engine repair
- Automatic transmission repair
- Transfer case repair
- Tire mounting and balancing
Affiliations
- U.S. ARMY Reserve component
Certification
- Hazmat training - May 3rd, 2022 to current
- Refrigerant recovery/ Recycle Qualification
- Ammo Handler Training - June 7th, 2022 to current
Timeline
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Army Reserve
10.2025 - Current
General Service Technician
Genes Tire and Automotive
01.2025 - 05.2025
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Army
06.2021 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Cave Spring High