Cody Reeves
Fallon,NV
Summary
Adept Ford Certified Master Technician with a proven track record at Fallon Ford Toyota and Naval Special Warfare Command Center, showcasing exceptional skills in diesel and gas engine repair and leadership. Excelled in FOSOV/Heavy equipment maintenance, advanced electrical diagnostics, and team training, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude and effective communication, ensuring high customer satisfaction and safety standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
FOSOV Senior Vehicle Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Lockheed Martin/Akima
Fallon, NV
10.2019 - Current
- Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure adequate stock of parts and supplies for timely completion of all scheduled repairs.
- Diagnosed engine, suspension, brake, transmission and other vehicle issues using extensive training and diagnostic equipment.
- Performed maintenance on vehicle fuel systems for both diesel and unleaded fueled vehicles.
- Repaired broken or damaged wheels, brakes, suspension and other undercarriage issues in high-stress environments and with minimal tools.
- Worked on starting systems and electrical systems such as wiring harnesses, lights, batteries and communication systems.
- Repaired and reinforced vehicle frames damaged in battle or experiencing corrosion.
- Maintained vehicle trailers repairing battle damage and replacing worn parts.
- Directed vehicle recovery teams tasked with retrieving damaged or stuck vehicles in field conditions.
- Reinforced armored vehicles and repaired battle-damaged armor, enhancing safety of occupants.
- Streamlined repair processes with thorough documentation of all completed tasks, ensuring accurate records for future reference.
- Painted vehicles to match landscape and used stencils to designate unit and specialty vehicles.
- Trained junior mechanics on proper techniques and best practices for automotive repair, promoting a culture of continuous learning within the workshop.
- Remained current on industry advancements by attending training sessions, workshops, and conferences; applying new knowledge to daily tasks for constant improvement in services offered.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Ford Certified Master Engine Chassis Master
Fallon Ford Toyota
Fallon, NV
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Advanced through increasingly responsible positions in vehicle maintenance, quality assurance, and safety
- Performed troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Trained and oversaw 5-member work center in the operation & maintenance of equipment
- Proficient in reading of schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Complete rebuilds and replacement of cams, cranks, pistons, injectors, cylinder heads, valves, water pumps, timing covers, high pressure oil pumps, Ge-rotor low pressure oil pumps, main bearings, rod bearings, high pressure fuel systems, etc on 6.0L, 6.7L, 7.3L
- Diesel Master Technician Certified by Ford motors
- Experienced in repair and overhaul of manual and automatic transmissions
Ford Certified Engine Master Technician
Gallagher Ford
Elko, NV
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems to return machines to service
- Diagnosed gas, diesel and electric motor issues using knowledge, manual testing and computer-aided tools
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles in a timely manner
- Proficient in reading of schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks
- ASE certified in an array of mechanical skills
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required
Ford Certified Engine Master Technician
Fallon Ford-Toyota
Fallon, NV
11.2011 - 05.2018
- Perform quality control, road test and safety checks in accordance with established procedures
- Managed a safe and clean work environment
- Read job order, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and plan of action
- Documenting work performed on each vehicle on repair order
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to enhance customer satisfaction
- Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations
Furniture Mover
Manpower Northern Nevada
Fallon, NV
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing fast service
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations
- Fastened documentation, including receipts, packing slips and bill of lading, to shipments leaving facility
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient shipments
- Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers
- Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return
Education
GED -
Churchill County High School
Fallon, NV 894062006
Skills
- Expertise in diesel and gas engine repair
- Equipment maintenance and inspection
- Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic diagrams
- Welding and fabricating experience
- Valid interstate CDL driver’s license with doubles/triples/tankers
- Strong verbal communication
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Self-motivated
- Leadership
- Engine disassemble and rebuild
- Advanced Electrical diagnostic
- ATV and UTV preventative maintenance and overhauls
- Certified in operating and maintaining FOSOV vehicles (RGs, MATVs, GMV 11, 79/76 Series Toyotas, Hiluxs, Razor Alphas, Rangers), Hyster 20k-6k Forklifts, Bobcat and John Deere skid steers, backhoes, and all other heavy equipment
- Knowledge and proficient use of scan tools such as IDS (Ford Factory scan tool), Tech-Stream (Toyota Factory scan tools), Solous and Zeus (Snapon scan tools), Oscilloscope and Data-logger (Real Time Data), and Viper Diagnostic tools
Timeline
FOSOV Senior Vehicle Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Lockheed Martin/Akima
10.2019 - Current
Ford Certified Master Engine Chassis Master
Fallon Ford Toyota
09.2018 - 08.2019
Ford Certified Engine Master Technician
Gallagher Ford
05.2018 - 09.2018
Ford Certified Engine Master Technician
Fallon Ford-Toyota
11.2011 - 05.2018
Furniture Mover
Manpower Northern Nevada
01.2009 - 11.2011
GED -
Churchill County High School