Clay Unsen
Dubuque,IA
Summary
Dynamic 2nd Shift Shop Foreman at Truck Country of Iowa; skilled in task delegation and technician coaching. Successfully enhanced operational efficiency by training technicians and ensuring high-quality commercial vehicle repairs. Proficient in heavy-duty system repairs with general electrical troubleshooting skills. Consistently meeting customer expectations through thorough inspections and communication with customers conserning repair updates.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Shift Shop Foreman
Truck Country of Iowa
05.2022 - Current
- Uses hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of customers vehicles.
- Trains and coaches technicians to improve performance and skills.
- Conducts thorough inspections of completed work, ensuring all projects met or exceeded customer expectations before final delivery.
- Keeps work flow moving between of 8 technicians.
- Completed professional level DTNA manufacture training specializing in Heavy Duty Systems, HVAC, and Electrical troubleshooting.
Senior Mechanic
United States Army Reserve
09.2011 - Current
- Trains and supervises Soldiers on shop operations and how to properly perform work and services.
- Trains new Soldiers on how to properly and safely operate military equipment.
- Inspects completed work ensuring repairs are properly completed.
Mechanic
Blains Farm and Fleet
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed oil changes, replaced batteries, replaced tires, performed brake / steering / suspension inspections and repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Mechanic
Theisens Home Farm Auto
08.2013 - 01.2017
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes, brake jobs, steering / suspension repairs, and 4 wheeled alignments to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Assisted customers with questions concerning tire quotes and vehicles repairs.
- Stocked shelves in Auto Department.
- Completed warranty turn ins for tires and other miscellaneous parts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Management
Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, IA12-2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, IA05-2025
Diploma - Diesel Mechanics
Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, IA07-2023
High School Diploma -
Stephen Hempstead High School
Dubuque, IA05-2012
Skills
- Task delegation
- Workplace safety
- Deadline management
- Maintenance planning
- Operational efficiency
- Employee coaching
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling 609 Cert.
- DTNA Heavy Duty Truck Systems CVG01E2
- DTNA Electrical Troubleshooting CVE12E
- DTNA Electrical Systems CVE07
- DTNA Common Electrical and Electrical Architecture (ILT) CVE06
- DTNA HVAC Diagnostics (ILT) STA-HVAC-C410
Timeline
Mechanic
Blains Farm and Fleet
02.2024 - 12.2024
2nd Shift Shop Foreman
Truck Country of Iowa
05.2022 - Current
Mechanic
Theisens Home Farm Auto
08.2013 - 01.2017
Senior Mechanic
United States Army Reserve
09.2011 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Management
Northeast Iowa Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northeast Iowa Community College
Diploma - Diesel Mechanics
Northeast Iowa Community College
High School Diploma -
Stephen Hempstead High School
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