Derrick Davis
Carmichael,CA
Summary
Skilled automotive repair professional with a solid history of success working on both domestic and import vehicles. Competent in locating problems and performing timely, accurate repairs. Offering 20+ years in the field and a hardworking, reliable nature.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Future Ford Lincoln of Roseville
Roseville, CA
06.2014 - Current
- Team lead of the Heavy Duty Dept. Heavy Duty repair and diagnosis, Manual transmission driveabilty diagnosis, brakes, electrical, a/c repair, exhaust, suspension.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
- Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
Automotive Mechanic
River City Brakes
Fair Oaks, CA
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Performed Major engine repairs, brakes, suspension, a/c repair.
- Replaced defective engines, suspension systems, transmissions, exhaust systems, radiators and related components.
- Repaired and replaced worn brake pads, wheel bearings, and other automotive parts.
- Tested vehicle performance to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights and steering mechanisms.
- Installed timing belts and drive chains in automobiles according to specifications.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
Skills
- Remove and replace engines, repair internal engine parts
- Replace and rebuild manual transmissions
- Diagnose Electrical systems, and diagnose high and low can bus
- Welding
- Replace and rebuild front and rear differentials
- Air conditioning
- Brakes and tires
- Driveability concerns
Certification
- Ford Certification in Gasoline Engine Repairs
- Ford Certification in Manual transmission and drive train
- Ford Certification in Electrical systems
- Ford Certification in Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Future Ford Lincoln of Roseville
06.2014 - Current
Automotive Mechanic
River City Brakes
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Ford Certification in Gasoline Engine Repairs
- Ford Certification in Manual transmission and drive train
- Ford Certification in Electrical systems
- Ford Certification in Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
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