Chris Federowicz
Depew,NY
Summary
Reliable Crew Chief always looking for ways to improve team and business success. Ready to take on any task with a hardworking and resourceful mindset. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Crew Chief
Town of Cheektowaga Highway Dept
Cheektowaga, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Schedule vehicle servicing, ensuring timely maintenance and operational efficiency.
- Maintaine accurate records of all services performed on vehicles and equipment.
- Ordere parts and supplies to support ongoing maintenance activities.
- Communicate with vendors to negotiate pricing and service terms effectively.
- Ensure proper maintenance of shop equipment to enhance functionality.
- Manage the inventory of filters and fluids to prevent operational delays.
- Collaborate with technicians on vehicle repairs to improve workflow efficiency.
- Compile build sheets for new vehicles and equipment.
Equipment Operator
Town Of Cheektowaga Highway Dept
Cheektowaga, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for road maintenance and construction projects.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe machinery operation procedures.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize daily work assignments and tasks.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers excavtors to move earth and materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
- Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
- Located and marked underground pipes and wires to identify safe digging locations.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately locate boundaries for excavation sites.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
Diesel Mechanic
Basil Ford
Cheektowaga, NY
06.2014 - 05.2021
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in diesel engines using diagnostic tools and software.
- Repaired fuel injection systems to ensure optimal engine performance and efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy-duty trucks to prevent breakdowns and increase reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and reduce downtime.
- Managed inventory of parts and tools to maintain efficient workflow in the shop.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and services performed on each vehicle serviced.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Assisted in the removal of engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
- Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their diesel engine needs.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
- Adjusted engine timing to factory specifications.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
Education
Automotive -
Ford Motor Company
Various Locations02-2020
GED -
Depew High School
Depew, NY06-2008
Timeline
Automotive Crew Chief
Town of Cheektowaga Highway Dept
06.2022 - Current
Equipment Operator
Town Of Cheektowaga Highway Dept
06.2021 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Basil Ford
06.2014 - 05.2021
Automotive -
Ford Motor Company
GED -
Depew High School