Derek Mitchell
Norfolk,NE
Summary
Reliable, energetic Mechanic with passion for hands-on work. Identifies issues early and comes up with cost-effective solutions for client and business. Highly versatile and experienced with latest technology and advancements in powersports industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Helper
3D Auto Body
01.2020 - Current
- Increased shop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Checking in and inspecting parts for better efficiency for the auto body technicians.
- Inspecting cars upon drop off, marking all damages, washing cars for a clean work space, and filling out proper paperwork for all damages pre being worked on.
- Pre and post scans of vehicles checking for all diagnostic codes.
- Cleaning inside and outside of cars after they are worked on and inspection of all work done to the vehicle.
- Snow removal for 12 businesses using a skid loader .
Mechanic/ Co Owner
3D PowerSports
02.2018 - Current
- Completed full Motorcycle, Atv, Utv, Lawn mower inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- 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.
- Inspected and tested motorcycle's, atv's and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, motor rebuilds, suspension rebuilds oil changes, tire changes, and filter replacement.
- Ordering of parts, making appointments, and communication with customers.
Mechanic
Highpoint Hummer And ATV Tours And Rentals
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Reliable for maintaining 40 utvs, checking them in and out and completing trail rescues
- Transmission and engine rebuilds, suspension and roll cage replacements.
- Did prep on race car and pit crew for score international races in Mexico
Sales Representative
U-HAUL MOVING AND STORAGE
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Cleaning and inspections of the u-haul trucks and trailers
- Installation of hitches
- Wrote up contracts to storage units
- Checking trucks and trailers in and out
- Operation of fork lift lifting storage boxes on and off trailers
Education
Motorcycle Technician Specialist Program
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ01.2015
High School Diploma -
Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk, NE12.2013
Skills
- Engine, Suspension, Drive train rebuilds
- Quality Assurance
- Vehicle Test Drives
- Parts inspection and ordering
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and Power Tools
- Inventory Management
- Vehicle Inspections
- Skid loader/ snow removal
- Fork lift
References
Scott McFarland
Owner of Highpoint Hummer & ATV Tours
435-259-2972
301 S Main St
Moab, Utah 84532
Dillion Harlow
Former Coworker
402-860-1966
911 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68701
Matt Worrell
Former Coworker
970-640-2331
301 S Main St
Moab, Utah 84532
Timeline
Shop Helper
3D Auto Body
01.2020 - Current
Mechanic/ Co Owner
3D PowerSports
02.2018 - Current
Mechanic
Highpoint Hummer And ATV Tours And Rentals
02.2015 - 11.2017
Sales Representative
U-HAUL MOVING AND STORAGE
01.2014 - 01.2015
Motorcycle Technician Specialist Program
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Norfolk Senior High School
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