JOSHUA AUKER
Mesa
Summary
Accomplished Fleet Equipment Mechanic with 10 years at City Of Tempe and excellence in heavy equipment knowledge. Knowledgeable in all repair processes and training, supervising, and advising junior team members. Demonstrated ability to lead projects to completion and maintain meticulous service records, ensuring optimal equipment performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Equipment Mechanic
City Of Tempe
03.2016 - Current
- Perform extensive MIG/TIG welding operations and plasma cutting techniques to repair, modify, or improve unit operation.
- Input meticulous records of all diagnostic and repair work that was made to vehicles and equipment.
- Read and understand technical drawings, schematics and manuals in order to make accurate repairs.
- Diagnose any issues using knowledge, manual testing and computer-aided tools.
- Quickly learn new skills and apply them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Fleet Service Worker II
City Of Tempe
10.2014 - 03.2016
- MIG welding and plasma cutting to fabricate parts and components for repairs, improvements, or special projects.
- Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify causes of vehicle or equipment malfunctions
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended service procedures
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior technicians.
Lead Mechanic
Early's Automotive
09.2011 - 10.2014
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for 4+ team members, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel.
- Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as ignition systems, cooling systems, A/C systems, alternators and starters.
- Managed teams of 4+ employees.
- Contributed to implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Train new employees to improve efficiency of department and cultivate productive work atmosphere.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify causes of mechanical issues.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting repairs.
Lead Technician
Rim 1 Custom Wheels
05.2006 - 08.2011
- Inspected, repaired, or upgraded electronic, mechanical, and suspension systems.
- Validated adherence to best practices, quality standards and customer satisfaction.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Replaced,repaired, rotated and balanced OEM and aftermarket wheels and tires utilizing varying machines.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Trained and coached employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Employed custom MIG welding and plasma cutting techniques to fabricate brackets and mounts for custom vehicles
- Delegated jobs to team members and monitored quality of work.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Avondale, AZSkills
- Proficient use of multiple software apps to aid troubleshooting
- Ability to execute special projects from start to finish individually or with team members
- Entry of meticulous service records
- Strong knowledge of light and heavy duty vehicles and equipment
- Safety compliance
- Assisting new hires in proper repair procedures
Certification
- CDL Class A Driver's license
- Licensed Forklift operator
- ADEQ Emissions Inspector License
- 609 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification
- 12+ years of automotive advancement training
Timeline
Fleet Equipment Mechanic
City Of Tempe
03.2016 - Current
Fleet Service Worker II
City Of Tempe
10.2014 - 03.2016
Lead Mechanic
Early's Automotive
09.2011 - 10.2014
Lead Technician
Rim 1 Custom Wheels
05.2006 - 08.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
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