Derrick Fitzgerald
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in fleet maintenance and repair. Recognized for strong troubleshooting skills and commitment to safety compliance, consistently delivering high-quality service and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Mechanic
City of Seal Beach
Seal Beach, CA
05.2011 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in city fleet vehicles, ensuring optimal performance.
- Conducted routine preventative maintenance checks to enhance vehicle reliability and safety standards, documenting findings and repairs in detail.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, reducing turnaround time for service requests.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair vehicles and equipment to keep a city fleet safe, reliable and compliant with regulation.
- Follow lockout/tagout and shop safety procedures on lifts compressors and energized systems to prevent unexpected startup or release of energy.
- Coordinate repairs and downtime with supervisors and coworkers to minimize services disruption while maintaining safety and quality.
- Assist and mentor coworkers, share best practices and support a respectful, team- driven shop environment.
- Prepared vehicles for annual DOT inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues, resulting in faster problem resolution times.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance services for over 100+ pieces of equipment and fleet vehicles.
Automotive Repair Shop Owner
D. Fitz Auto Clinic
Westminster, CA
06.2010 - 10.2022
- Managed daily operations, ensuring high-quality vehicle repairs and customer service.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking to ensure profitability.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in automotive repair and customer interaction techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saddleback High School
Santa Ana, CA06.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
Cypress College
Cypress, CASkills
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Diagnosing problems
- Troubleshooting malfunctions
- Oil change procedures
- Filter replacement
- Exhaust system repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Vehicle inspection
- Powertrain repair
- Diagnosing faults
- Hazardous materials handling
- Battery maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- OSHA compliance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fleet Mechanic
City of Seal Beach
05.2011 - Current
Automotive Repair Shop Owner
D. Fitz Auto Clinic
06.2010 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Saddleback High School
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
Cypress College