DANIEL FLOREZ
Buckeye
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician successful at correcting problems, completing maintenance and enhancing vehicle operations. Skillful applying specialized experience and technical knowledge to all makes and models of cars, vans, light trucks and SUVs. Proficient in ordering supplies, operating shop equipment and maintaining neat, safe and clean work areas. Capable of repairs and maintenance services, always looking for ways to improve garage operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
City of Phoenix
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean work environment that promoted safety while enhancing overall productivity.
- Reduced machinery downtime by swiftly diagnosing issues and implementing effective repair solutions.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
Service Worker
City Of Phoenix
09.2021 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance by inspecting vehicles systems, such as fuel, brakes, hydraulic, air conditioning, cooling, electrical, emission, and chassis, and logs that required repairs.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Removes, replaces, repairs, and balances tires and wheels.
- Checks and maintains proper wheel balance on motor vehicles.
- Researches and requisitions parts.
- Shuttles/transports vehicles, equipment, and parts.
- Responds to minor service calls and performs services required.
- Acts as helper of fleet repair and services
- Inspects, greases, and lubricates all types of fleet equipment.
- Performs minor repair and replacement of parts such as fan belts, lights, filters, and batteries.
- Assists skilled mechanics in complex mechanical maintenance and repair of vehicles, heavy and other motorized equipment.
- Installs and fabricates City decals, light bar kits, arrow boards, dash switches, electrical wiring, gauges, and other equipment and components
- Quality control by inspecting vehicles that have returned from outside labor. Located and picked merchandise weighing up to [75] pounds to fulfill daily customer orders
Automotive Technician
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections
- Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales
- Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM
- Performed safety and emissions inspections
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase
- Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer
- Diagnoses, repairs, and replaces components on multiple systems, such as doors, windows, locks, handles, interior and exterior trim.
- Diagnoses, repairs, adjusts, and replaces computerized climate control air conditioning and heating system components.
- Diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs all types of suspensions including but not limited to replacing shocks/struts, replacing bushings, replacing ball joints/king pins and springs.
- Diagnoses equipment for proper operation by using test equipment, operating and/or road testing.
- Fabricates and repairs vehicle and related equipment body components, trim hardware, and accessories.
- Inspects work and provides mechanical and technical assistance and training to other Auto Technicians and Equipment Service Workers I and II.
- Performs all maintenance, repairs, and disposal of generated wastes according to applicable city, state and federal environmental laws.
Automotive Parts Specialist -Sales
NAPA Auto Parts
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Read and studied catalogs to identify new market parts and capitalize on emerging trends
- Maintained optimal supply levels by ordering new parts from catalogs and vendor websites
- Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels
- Met customer needs by looking up stock numbers and prices for various parts, identifying correct items and placing timely orders
- Received incoming calls and messages and addressed or triaged phone requests
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
- Researched competitive solutions and maintained competitive market comparisons and evaluations
General Manager
Blast Fitness Group LLC
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations
- Maintained organized, safe and cleanliness facility to keep productivity high and maximize customer satisfaction
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new sales program
Education
High School Diploma -
Rcb Medical Arts Academy
Phoenix, AZ08.2011
Skills
- Vehicle maintenance reports
- Background in automotive repairs
- Safety awareness
- Parts sales
- Oil changes
- Cleaning procedures
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Upselling strategies
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Order picking
- Product identification
- Warranty processing
- Standard practices of tire maintenance and repair
- Standard practices of automotive and preventive maintenance
- Basic principles of internal combustion engines
- ASE Certification- Parts Specialist
- NFPI Training-Troubleshooting Hydraulics
- NFPI Training-Troubleshooting Electric Hydraulic Components
- NFPI Training-EPA 609 Certification
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance
- Preventative maintenance Services performed on Wackers and Kubotas and city sanitation units Glenrosa service center
- Performs welding operations on equipment
- Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment
- Works safely without presenting a threat to self and or others
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
City of Phoenix
05.2022 - Current
Service Worker
City Of Phoenix
09.2021 - Current
Automotive Parts Specialist -Sales
NAPA Auto Parts
08.2016 - 07.2023
General Manager
Blast Fitness Group LLC
01.2012 - 05.2016
Automotive Technician
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rcb Medical Arts Academy
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