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Mesa, Arizona, United States

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Repair, diagnosis and maintenance of heavy duty and solid waste vehicles, including heavy duty hydraulics repair. Diagnose and repair of heavy-duty CNG trucks including performing preventative maintenance inspections of CNG fuel systems.In this position I am responsible for training and mentoring employees in the EquipmentMechanic II Trainee, Equipment Mechanic II, Senior Equipment Mechanic II, and Equipment Repair Assistant positions.During the last 12 months, I have filled in as a shop foreman on several occasions. While in the role of foreman, I assessed the work load and assigned the work as needed to best fulfill the days requirements in an efficient manner. During this time I have also gained experience using Fleet Focus software to help manage workflow and assign work as needed.Acted as a Shop Service Writer since the beginning for 2019. In this role I directly dealt with solid waste customers to help better interpret their concerns in a way that allows fleet to more accurately and promptly respond to their needs.

Mesa Arizona

Complex diagnosis, repair and maintenance of heavy duty and solid waste vehicles, including heavy hydraulics repair.Use of both aftermarket and vendor specific diagnostic tools and equipmentOversee Mechanic I and Mechanic I Trainee level technicians work and aid them in meeting their jobduties.

Mesa Az

Diagnosis, maintenance and repair of various makes and models of light duty vehicles, including trailerand small engine equipment, both foreign and domestic. Worked on all major U.S.A. manufactured carsand trucks.Use of both aftermarket and vendor specific diagnostic tools and equipment.Computer programming and electrical diagnostics.Experience with shift work; Morning, swing and overnight shifts.Responsible for training and mentoring employees in the Equipment Mechanic I, and EquipmentRepair Assistant classifications as well as supervising quality of repairs when needed.

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Performed complex diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work on automotive and related equipment, including trailers and small engine equipment.

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Worked under immediate supervision to learn and become proficient in the technical aspects of repairing and servicing City vehicles and equipment. Increased my independent judgment in determining repair methods as assignments increase in scope and responsibility.Performed preventative maintenance on a verity of city equipment.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Contracted to various IT positions around the Phoenix metro area. Contracted in for special projects including computer hardware and software repairs. Provided support for all Windows applications and hardware as well as some Apple support. Worked in both desktop service support and help desk style positions with direct customer interaction.In the short time with this company, acted as a lead for the successful rollout of all new laptop hardware and software for the entire Mesa school district. This involved the assembly and imaging of all new PC laptops as well as upgrading existing hardware to accommodate the new software rollout.

Diagnosis, maintenance and repair of Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep/Cummins/Mercedes vehicles. Heavy use of vendor specific diagnostic equipment. Bumper to bumper repairs on heavy duty Cummins vehicles.Acted as lead diesel mechanic for the last ~12 months of employment. Oversaw and coordinated all workflow that went trough the diesel department, including work assignment and completion timelines.

In a role as a student worker in the food prep and service area.First employment position building early stage customer service experience.

Associate'S Degree, Computer Science, 4.0

Still currently enrolled, taking a partial schedule while working full time in order to obtain an Associates Degree.

Automotive Certification, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

Activities and Societies: Skills USA, Ford Skills Competition, Treasurer of EVIT

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: EVIT