Daniel Vik
Senior Mechanic - Owner/Operator
Cromwell,CT
Summary
Hardworking Master Automotive Technician successful at correcting mechanical problems, completing routine maintenance and improving vehicle operations. Complete full restorations of vehicle systems by employing testing, repair and replacement skills. Specialize in European vehicles. Skilled at inspecting issues, estimating costs and building relationships with customers. Offering 20+ years of related experience and desire to positively impact business operations with hardworking and dependable attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Mechanic
D&R Roadside Services, LLC
Cromwell, CT
07.2019 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Determined schedules and assignments of work activities, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel.
- Completed estimates for materials, labor and service costs.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Inspected completed repairs to check for accuracy and functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
Tow Truck Operator
D&R Roadside Services, LLC
Cromwell, CT
07.2019 - Current
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Used equipment such as winches and snatch blocks to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Delivered exceptional tow truck service across region and liaised with local authorities.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Education
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) - Automotive Service & Repair
Porter And Chester Institute - Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT 01.1999 - 12.1999
Skills
Repair planning
undefinedHobbies
I enjoy yard work and home repair as well as maintaining my own personal vehicles.
Timeline
Senior Mechanic
D&R Roadside Services, LLC
07.2019 - Current
Tow Truck Operator
D&R Roadside Services, LLC
07.2019 - Current
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) - Automotive Service & Repair
Porter And Chester Institute - Wethersfield
01.1999 - 12.1999
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