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Steve Sarich

Portland,OR

Summary

Well-rounded professional who is highly skilled in maintaining and driving different vehicle types and completing tasks in a timely manner. A self motivated individual with finely honed problem solving abilities.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

MATCO Tool Sales

Self-employeed
Gladstone, OR
05.2022 - 04.2024

Mobile professional mechanic tool distributor.

Traveled a designated route visiting seventy eight different shops each week assisting mechanics and shops with tools, storage, repair and warranty needs.

Tow Tech

AAA Oregon/Idaho
Portland, OR
04.2019 - 05.2022

Provided roadside assistance services such as vehicle inspections, jump starts, tire changes, and fuel delivery. Inspected tow trucks chains, cables, straps, and winches before and after use for mechanical issues or damage. Provided courteous customer service and communicated effectively with customers to assess their needs and provide appropriate solutions. Delivered customer vehicles safely and efficiently to desired destinations while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.

Lead Mechanic

Lorentz Bruun Co. Inc.
Portland, OR
07.2000 - 04.2019

Maintained fleet of staff vehicles including dump trucks, half ton pick-ups and one ton service trucks. Repair and maintenance of construction equipment including but not limited to scissor lifts, cranes, boom lifts, dozers and excavators. Maintaining open communication while coordinating maintenance and repairs with job site supervisors. Sustaining a professional working relationship with part suppliers.

Field Mechanic

United Rentals Inc.
Portland, OR
03.1999 - 07.2000

Meeting customers in the field to evaluate and resolve issues with equipment. Facilitating communication between customers and rental store dispatchers. Coordinating replacement of equipment if repairs cannot be made in a manner consistent with customer service standards. Participated in on-call rotation.

Mechanic

Shuksan Golf Club
Bellingham, WA
08.1992 - 04.1996

Maintained company mowers, tractors and other turf equipment. Coordinating repairs and maintenance between superintendent and operators. Ensured that all necessary shop equipment remained in proper and safe working condition. Communicated problems and conditions related to various issues with the operators

Education

High School Diploma -

Sandy High School
1985

Certificate - Deisel Mechanics

Bellingham Technical College
1991

Skills

  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Self-motivated
  • Workplace safety
  • Knowledge of both gasoline and diesel engines
  • Experience driving a one ton (manual transmission) service truck
  • Experience moving equipment using a tilt bed trailer
  • Experience driving a Freightliner M2 with a 20' rollback deck
  • Experience driving a Freightliner M2 20' box truck with a liftgate

Affiliations

Fork lift Certification

Boom lift Certification

Scissor lift Certification

Class C Drivers License

Timeline

MATCO Tool Sales

Self-employeed
05.2022 - 04.2024

Tow Tech

AAA Oregon/Idaho
04.2019 - 05.2022

Lead Mechanic

Lorentz Bruun Co. Inc.
07.2000 - 04.2019

Field Mechanic

United Rentals Inc.
03.1999 - 07.2000

Mechanic

Shuksan Golf Club
08.1992 - 04.1996

High School Diploma -

Sandy High School

Certificate - Deisel Mechanics

Bellingham Technical College
Steve Sarich