DENNIS REACHARD
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Possessing hands-on, problem-solving mindset and positive attitude. Demonstrates understanding of automotive systems and diagnostics, coupled with skills in basic tool usage and vehicle maintenance. Capable of ensuring vehicle safety and efficiency through diligent and precise work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Mechanic
Utility Equipment Inspections
12.2024 - Current
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to pinpoint issues swiftly, reducing labor time spent on each job.
- Maintained a clean and organized mobile workspace, ensuring the safety of both clients and fellow technicians.
- Maintained comprehensive records of all completed work orders, facilitating accurate invoicing and recordkeeping.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns in a professional manner.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- 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.
Maintenance Supervisor
Pikes Peak Steel
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 2 employees.
Mobile Diesel Technician
Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair diesel equipment, gasoline engines powering machines, and construction machinery using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools; diagnose and repair engines and electrical systems
- Prepare accurate and complete work orders, including descriptive notes and listing all parts
- Complete daily maintenance reports and logs, including Job Hazard Analysis documents
- Assist with inspecting equipment and scheduling repairs prior to failure or breakdown; recognize equipment failures and causes to eliminate future issues
- Troubleshoot and repair construction machinery and equipment performance issues
- Disassemble and reassemble engine systems to locate defects, and identify and examine parts for defects or excessive wear
- Help recondition and repair or replace worn parts such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings
- Increased team productivity by providing guidance and mentorship to junior technicians in the field.
- Reduced downtime for clients' fleets with prompt responses to service requests and proactive maintenance scheduling.
Combat Engineer Squad Leader
United States Army
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Piloted drones to find enemy locations and develop plans of attack
- Enforced safety and security regulations during explosives operations
- Installed firing systems and executed target demolitions
- Detonated explosives to demolish structures and to loosen, remove, and displace earth, rock, and other materials
- Used electronic systems to receive military intelligence and combat directions
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1.75 Million.
- Rated job performance for 12 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
- Managed squad of 12 members engaged in fuels reduction projects and wildland fire situations.
Premises Technician
AT&T
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Climbed poles and ladders, used truck-mounted booms and entered areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain and inspect equipment
- Demonstrated equipment to customers and explained its use, responding to any inquiries and complaints
- Adjusted and modified equipment to enhance equipment performance and to respond to customer requests
- Determined viability of sites through observation and discussed site locations and construction requirements with customers
- Provided exceptional customer experiences while installing or repairing services in both residential and commercial settings.
Combat Engineer
United States Army National Guard
11.2013 - 05.2019
- Enforced safety and security regulations during explosives operations
- Installed firing systems and executed target demolitions
- Verified detonation of charges by observing control panels, and by listening for sounds of blasts
- Detonated explosives to demolish structures and to loosen, remove, and displace earth, rock, and other materials
- Examined blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws were observed
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $1.5 Million.
- Managed team of 4 personnel in mine-clearing operations, resulting in zero injuries.
Correctional Officer
Cass County Sheriff's Office
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Monitored inmate conduct in alignment with established policies and regulations
- Drafted daily operational and incident reports detailing inmate rule violations and unusual occurrences
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Served meals, distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners
- Processed and booked convicted individuals into prison system
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Baking and Pastries
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs05.2026
Skills
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Employee performance evaluation
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Engine diagnostics
- Changing tires
- Safety awareness
- Fuel systems
- Verbal and written communication
- Leadership and team building
- Efficient multi-tasker
Certification
- EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Tire Industry Association Certified Tire Service (TIA-CTS) - Tire Industry Association.
Timeline
Mobile Mechanic
Utility Equipment Inspections
12.2024 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Pikes Peak Steel
09.2023 - 10.2024
Mobile Diesel Technician
Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services
10.2022 - 09.2023
Combat Engineer Squad Leader
United States Army
05.2019 - 10.2022
Premises Technician
AT&T
11.2018 - 05.2019
Correctional Officer
Cass County Sheriff's Office
02.2017 - 08.2018
Combat Engineer
United States Army National Guard
11.2013 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Baking and Pastries
Pikes Peak State College
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