Cody Dricker
Rockford,IL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level mechanic position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
BrightView Landscape
Elmhurst, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on landscape maintenance equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks and preventative service on machinery to minimize downtime.
- Implemented inventory management practices for tools and parts, reducing costs and improving resource availability.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Salesman
Cla Exteriors
Loves Park, IL
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Provided after-sales support, addressing any issues promptly to ensure ongoing client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline sales processes, resulting in an efficient workflow.
- Negotiated contracts with clients to secure mutually beneficial terms and conditions for both parties.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
Salesman
Randy Palmeri and Son
Rockford, IL
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their needs, boosting satisfaction rates.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying potential clients and conducting persuasive product presentations.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Continuously updated product knowledge, staying informed of industry trends and competitor offerings.
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
Sewer Drain Technician
Frinks Sewer and Drain
Rockford, IL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Optimized inventory management systems, guaranteeing availability of necessary parts for timely repair completion.
- Traveled and transported coworkers to commercial and residential job sites.
- Maintained high levels of customer retention and referrals, attributed to professionalism and quality workmanship in sewer drain services.
- Employed clear and diplomatic client communication to keep stress at bay and alleviate any uncertainty.
- Obtained required replacement parts and correctly estimated repair costs.
- Contributed to business growth by providing valuable insights on service improvements based on field experience and customer feedback.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest tools and technologies, resulting in improved service delivery to clients.
- Reduced blockage recurrence rates by implementing preventive maintenance practices for clients.
- Increased job completion rate with accurate scheduling and resource allocation for sewer drain projects.
- Diagnosed and repaired plumbing components to include toilets, faucets, and drains.
- Safeguarded client properties through diligent site preparation and cleanup processes after project completion.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance, minimizing potential hazards during sewer drain operations.
- Collaborated with dispatch to convey any delays with travel or job completion.
- Expedited emergency response times, ensuring prompt resolution of critical sewer drain issues.
- Effectively utilized advanced diagnostic tools like CCTV cameras during inspection procedures which resulted in pinpointing exact location of blockages.
- Boosted company reputation through exceptional customer service and communication during sewer drain projects.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and resolving sewer drain issues.
- Communicated with clients to decipher nature of reported issues.
- Unclogged sewers, kitchen and bathroom sinks and tubs using plumbing snakes and machines.
- Described diagnosed problems to customers and offered solutions.
- Transported materials and tools to job site and accounted for tools.
- Cleaned main and secondary drains in homes and commercial buildings using cable or high-pressure water jets.
- Monitored parts and equipment use during service calls and noted any particular piping or mechanical issues.
- Communicated with supervisors and other workers using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers or radio telephones.
- Greeted customers at start of service calls, explained planned services and answered questions to promote and maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Detected septic tank problems by performing troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to identify and accurately resolve any identified concerns.
- Rotated cleaning rods manually using turning pins.
- Visited residential and commercial customers to perform routine maintenance duties on septic systems.
General Laborer / Carpenter
Rockford Contractors
Loves Park, IL
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and deglazing devices to complete carpentry tasks.
- Cleaned, calibrated and serviced tools and equipment.
- Inspected completed work for conformance with specifications and requirements and confirmed compliance with applicable building and safety regulations.
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
- Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
- Maintained positive working relationships with subcontractors to ensure seamless coordination on projects requiring multiple trades.
- Expedited job completion times through effective multitasking across various carpentry tasks as needed on each project.
- Reduced material waste by optimizing cut lists and maximizing the utilization of lumber and other resources.
General Laborer/carpenter
CR&SONS Construction
Rockford Il, IL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
- Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and devices to complete carpentry tasks.
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
General Laborer/carpenter
NRH Building And Remodeling
Rockford, Illinois
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
- Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and devices to complete carpentry tasks.
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Carefully read blueprints, sketches and technical drawings to inform comprehensive understanding of project scope and specifications.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
Rooter Technician
Frinks Sewer & Drain
Rockford, Illinois
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations sewer systems
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
- use of a variate of sewer cleaning equipment
General Laborer/Carpenter
CR&SONS Construction
Rockford, Illinois
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
- Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and deglazing devices to complete carpentry tasks.
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
General Laborer
Meco Steel Erections
Morris, IL
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Operated skidsteer and telescoping forklift machines to safely move and transport building materials.
General Laborer/carpenter
CR&sons Construction
Rockford, Illinois
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
- Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and deglazing devices to complete carpentry tasks.
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
General Landscaper
Brickman Group
Huntley, IL
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
General Laborer/carpenter
CR&Sons Construction
Rockford, Illinois
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
- Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and deglazing devices to complete carpentry tasks.
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
Education
Heavy Equipment Training Course 1 - Heavy Equipment
Ats Associated Training Services
Sun Prairie, WI10.2015
High School Diploma -
Guilford High School
Rockford Il07.2014
Skills
- Demolition and Cleanup
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Interior Trimming
- Heavy Lifting
- Flooring Installation
- Lumber Cutting
- Concrete Form Construction
- mechanically inclined
- automotive experience
Timeline
Mechanic
BrightView Landscape
10.2024 - Current
Salesman
Cla Exteriors
07.2024 - 10.2024
Salesman
Randy Palmeri and Son
04.2024 - 07.2024
Sewer Drain Technician
Frinks Sewer and Drain
08.2023 - 05.2024
General Laborer / Carpenter
Rockford Contractors
01.2023 - 08.2023
General Laborer/carpenter
CR&SONS Construction
01.2022 - 01.2023
General Laborer/carpenter
NRH Building And Remodeling
09.2021 - 01.2022
Rooter Technician
Frinks Sewer & Drain
05.2018 - 09.2021
General Laborer/Carpenter
CR&SONS Construction
02.2017 - 05.2018
General Laborer
Meco Steel Erections
12.2016 - 02.2017
General Laborer/carpenter
CR&sons Construction
10.2015 - 12.2016
General Landscaper
Brickman Group
04.2015 - 10.2015
General Laborer/carpenter
CR&Sons Construction
06.2014 - 04.2015
Heavy Equipment Training Course 1 - Heavy Equipment
Ats Associated Training Services
High School Diploma -
Guilford High School