Gavin Michel
Decatur,TX
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician with a robust background in mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, honed across roles at the City of Denton and a family-owned automotive business. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and social skills, efficiently leading teams in complex repair projects. Achieved significant efficiency improvements by organizing workspaces and training peers, showcasing a quick learning ability and adeptness with various tools.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
City of Denton
03.2023 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Denton
02.2020 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
Automotive Technician
Family Business
05.2017 - 11.2020
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
Education
Diploma - N/a
Haltom High School
Haltom City, TX08.2018
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Up-keep around shop
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Quick learner
- Good with my hands
- Great social skills
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
City of Denton
03.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Denton
02.2020 - Current
Automotive Technician
Family Business
05.2017 - 11.2020
Diploma - N/a
Haltom High School
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