BENJAMIN SPENCER
Mesa,USA
Summary
Hardworking critical thinker with 30+ years of experience in the automotive industry. Honed skills in mechanical, diagnostic, and prevention management. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Mechanic, Facilities Management and Fleet Services
Arizona State University
11.2024 - Current
- Inspect, diagnose, repair and perform preventative maintenance on university vehicles (cars, trucks, vans, buses, carts, tractors, etc.) and mechanical equipment.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and shop areas in safe and organized condition
- Monitor university fleet usage and ensure vehicles are safe, reliable, and compliant with state/federal regulations.
- Communicate repair needs and timelines clearly with departments.
- Work collaboratively with other Facilities staff (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, etc.) on cross-disciplinary projects when needed.
Fleet Manager and Sole Mechanic
Arizona West Builders
07.2021 - Current
- Manages the operation and maintenance of the organization's diverse range of vehicles including trailers, tractors, forklifts and other industrial vehicles/equipment while overseeing DOT compliance and reporting utilizing a management system called Fleetio
- Develop and maintain cost effective maintenance strategies
- Service vehicles within a shop and on the field that utilize expert skills in welding and fabrication
- Marty Franklin
- Operations Manager
- AZ West Builders and Communications, Inc.
- 602-418-1440
Owner/Lead Operator/Mechanic
A-Z-Z Diesel Performance Solutions
06.2001 - 10.2018
- Managed shop schedule, estimates, supplies, and vendor accounts
- Diagnosed and conducted automotive repairs including engine/transmission overhauls and electrical.
- Maintained mechanical equipment including alignment machine, vehicle lifts, and welders in order to keep shop running efficiently
- Developed and maintained customer relations and sales
- Managed the day-to-day operations, training, and HR duties
Shop Manager
Doctor Performance Diesel Specialist
11.1998 - 06.2001
- Installer, fabricator and dynamometer operator
- Managed customer accounts, services, sales, and show promotions
Head of Kia Diagnostics and Technician
Manassas Dodge
01.1990 - 12.1998
- Diagnosed and conducted automotive repairs
Maintenance and Operations Manager
Paul Wilkerson
- Lead Technician/Supervisor
- 602-809-1332
Education
Diploma -
Trumansburg High School
12.1983
Skills
- Mitchell Estimating
- Profit & Loss statement
- Automotive customer service experience
- Manufacturing facility
- Store management
- Estimating for automotive brake diagnostics
- Maintenance
- Maintenance management
- Computer operation
- Achieving sales targets
- English
- Active listening
- Estimating for automotive suspension repair
- Automotive service record keeping
- Mechanical knowledge
- EPA
- Team development
- Plumbing
- Organizational skills
- Automotive sales
- Managerial strategic planning
- Electrical systems
- Working in the automotive repair industry
- Commercial construction
- Employee relations
- Automotive electrical system repair
- Estimating for automotive engine diagnostics
- Low voltage
- Schematics
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Alignment
- Automotive repair
- Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
- Analysis skills
- Construction
- Oil change
- Computer skills
- Revenue target achievement
- Service writing - Service writer experience (16-20 years)
- Estimating for automotive electrical diagnostics
- Estimating for automotive electrical repair
- Vehicle inspections
- Electrical maintenance
- Communication skills
- Diesel mechanics
- Manual handling
- Office experience
- Logistics
- Diesel engine repair
- Team management
- Budgeting
- Estimating for automotive air conditioning repair
- Manufacturing company experience
- Phone etiquette
- Sales management
- Automotive parts management
- Rental car coordination
- Auto estimating
- Payment processing
- HVAC
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Facilities management
- Time management
- Estimating for automotive tire repair
- Estimating for automotive emissions diagnostics
- Cost analysis
- Business development
- Automotive service
- Customer retention
- Construction painting
- Estimating for automotive exhaust diagnostics
- Dealership experience
- Supervising experience
- High voltage
- Equipment installation
- Manufacturing
- Estimating for automotive air conditioning diagnostics
- Customer communication
- Outdoor work
- Engine repair
- Automotive fluid replacement
- Estimating for automotive steering diagnostics
- Estimating for automotive fuel system diagnostics
- Ohmmeter
- Repair estimation
- Insurance claim processing
- Auto service management
- Estimating for automotive suspension diagnostics
- Automotive diagnostics
- Estimating for automotive transmission diagnostics
- Hand tools
- Carpentry
- Estimating for automotive transmission repair
- Estimating for automotive engine repair
- Upselling
- Service scheduling
- Equipment malfunction response
- Complaint handling
- Written communication
- Driving
- Labor cost estimating
- Retail management
- Negotiation
- Appointment scheduling
- Safety regulations
- Estimating for automotive brake repair
- Mechanical repair
- Electrical equipment repair
- Sales
- Cash handling
- Safe work practices
- Air conditioning
- Project management
- Profit and loss analysis
- Automotive parts estimating
- OSHA
- Pneumatic systems
- Achieving automotive sales targets
- Leadership
- Research
- Estimating for automotive safety system diagnostics
- Mechanical assembly
- Electrical diagnostics
- Computer literacy
- Management
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Automotive Mechanic, Facilities Management and Fleet Services
Arizona State University
11.2024 - Current
Fleet Manager and Sole Mechanic
Arizona West Builders
07.2021 - Current
Owner/Lead Operator/Mechanic
A-Z-Z Diesel Performance Solutions
06.2001 - 10.2018
Shop Manager
Doctor Performance Diesel Specialist
11.1998 - 06.2001
Head of Kia Diagnostics and Technician
Manassas Dodge
01.1990 - 12.1998
Maintenance and Operations Manager
Paul Wilkerson
Diploma -
Trumansburg High School