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Derek Hunsaker
Helper,UT
Summary
Dependable automotive professional with expertise in repairing and maintaining diverse vehicle components and systems. Good troubleshooting and planning abilities with excellent work ethic. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Blue Diamond GM
05.2024 - Current
- Troubleshoot and diagnose faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Service vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Complete full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Maintain shop equipment as necessary such as air hoses and regular facility maintanence
Used Car Technician
Cedar City Motor Company
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Used car and inventory repair/diagnostics
- Performed Ford Blue Certification on vehicles that were traded in, purchased from auction, and new inventory
- Became certified in Field Service Actions by FMC to perform warranty tickets and customer recalls for Ford Mobile Service off site from dealership
- Worked closely with sales to diagnose and determine a car's eligibility to have repairs performed to be sold in a safe condition.
- Performed repairs to damaged equipment such as the pressure washer, vehicle lifts, and company forklift
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Automotive Technician
Hawker Automotive
08.2021 - 04.2023
- General automotive repair and diagnostics
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Repaired shop equipment as necessary such as pneumatic air compressor, floor jacks, and any needed facility maintanence
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Lube Technician
Stephen Wade Toyota
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Worked at Stephen Wade Toyota as a Lube Technician where my responsibilities were to practice Toyota certified procedure to inspect customer vehicles during regular maintenance, as well as perform regular light maintenance and repairs.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of multi-point inspection.
Tire Technician
Les Schwab
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Tasked with the responsibility of maintenance and diagnosis of customer vehicles and fulfilling our warranty promises
- My position at Dinosaur Tire Les Schwab was the role of Warehouse lead
- The requirements of this role were organizational skills of weekly inventory, and product management
- I was tasked weekly with transferring items between stores in our area, writing-up semi tires for recap and repair depending on wear condition, and receiving all product for the store when it arrives on our LS truck from the distribution center in Washington D.C
- Any parts or equipment in poor condition such as torque wrenches, brake caliper cores, and other mechanical items that need to be repaired or replaced are also sent weekly on the Les Schwab truck and I was tasked with understanding the whereabouts of said items to ensure proper handling.
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Tasked with managing co-workers and productivity in the store, counting inventory, maintaining a clean working environment, and ensuring customer satisfaction when a customer is unhappy with their product or service
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Education
High school diploma -
Carbon High School
Price, UT05.2018
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Automotive Experience
- Forklift operation
- Transmissions
- Engine repair
- Electrical repairs
- Hydraulics
- Suspension
- Equipment Troubleshooting/Maintenance
- Power Tool Operation
- Pneumatic Systems
- Schematic Interpretation
Certification
- Driver's License
- Motorcycle Endorsement
- Ford Motor Company Warranty and Field Service Actions - 2023-24
- Certified Toyota Light Maintenance Tech - 2020-21
- NAPA Suspension and Brake Training - 2021-23
Personal Information
- Relocation: Price, UT
- Title: Automotive technician
Computer Repair
On my free time I enjoy computer repair. I build my own desktop computer from base parts and have repaired and upgraded it over the years to play games, watch movies and tv, and organize my finances. Began college initially to study computer science, then switched career paths to automotive repair. I enjoy experimenting with computer hardware and other electronic devices hardware as my hobby.
Interests
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Blue Diamond GM
05.2024 - Current
Used Car Technician
Cedar City Motor Company
04.2023 - 05.2024
Automotive Technician
Hawker Automotive
08.2021 - 04.2023
Lube Technician
Stephen Wade Toyota
07.2020 - 09.2021
Tire Technician
Les Schwab
06.2019 - 07.2020
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
08.2016 - 09.2018
High school diploma -
Carbon High School
- Driver's License
- Motorcycle Endorsement
- Ford Motor Company Warranty and Field Service Actions - 2023-24
- Certified Toyota Light Maintenance Tech - 2020-21
- NAPA Suspension and Brake Training - 2021-23
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