Alvin Morava
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Service Technician with 25+ years in Service and Fleet Management. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Service Technician
Liberty Superstores
Rapid City, SD
02.2017 - Current
- Repaired engines, transmissions, coolant systems, electrical systems, suspension and brake systems on all vehicles including several fleets to include all Mopar and Mopar pursuit vehicles.
- Maintained records of all repairs made to the fleet vehicles.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for repairing fleet vehicles.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical failures.
- Provide labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Tested electronic components and computer controls with specialized devices.
- Calibrated repaired systems to meet performance specifications outlined by manufacturers.
- Rebuilt components and systems to correct faults and achieve desired performance levels.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
Automotive Service Technician/Fleet Manager
Al's D&I
Rapid City, SD
05.2012 - 02.2017
- Maintained fleet of vehicles, including scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Reviewed driver logs for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Created reports on vehicle utilization, mileage tracking and other metrics as needed.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, coolant systems, electrical systems, suspension and brake systems on all vehicles to include European and Asian.
- Tested electronic components and computer controls with specialized devices.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
Railroad Conductor/Engineer
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Rapid City, SD
11.2004 - 05.2012
- Maintained fleet of vehicles, including scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Created reports on vehicle utilization, mileage tracking and other metrics as needed.
- Verified accuracy of timekeeping instruments with engineers to depart on time.
- Supported leadership by delegating assignments and monitoring mechanic performance to ensure timely work completion
- Arranged removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops.
- Operated trains, adhered to route plans and maintained operations and repair schedules.
Enlisted Soldier
US Army
Fort Bliss, TX
05.1991 - 12.1995
- Maintained fleet of vehicles, including scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Operated, monitored and performed limited maintenance on mission-critical systems.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, and other heavy equipment to include buses.
- Ensured all drivers had valid licenses, completed required training, and adhered to safety standards.
- Assessed fuel usage and developed strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections to identify potential problems or issues.
- Reviewed driver logs for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Identified issues with work vehicles and put in maintenance requests with shop department.
- Created reports on vehicle utilization, mileage tracking and other metrics as needed.
- Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Custer High School
Custer, SD05.1991
Skills
- Master ASE Certification
- Mopar Certified
- Fleet Management
- Employee Management
- Vehicle Inspections/Maintenance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Scheduling
- Effective Communication
- Brake Systems Knowledge
- Engine Overhauls
- Air Conditioning Service
- Attention to Detail
- Expense Tracking
Timeline
Auto Service Technician
Liberty Superstores
02.2017 - Current
Automotive Service Technician/Fleet Manager
Al's D&I
05.2012 - 02.2017
Railroad Conductor/Engineer
Canadian Pacific Railroad
11.2004 - 05.2012
Enlisted Soldier
US Army
05.1991 - 12.1995
High School Diploma -
Custer High School
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