Kaine Kascak
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Trash Truck Driver with 2 year of experience in waste management. Follows route to remove refuse, creating proper documentation and keeping operation running without incident. Conscientious sanitation professional skilled at safely and efficiently collecting garbage and recycled materials. Smoothly complete daily routes by using excellent multitasking and planning abilities. Competent team player with physical strength to lift heavy loads over extended time periods. Forward-thinking manager with extensive knowledge of parts and sales. Known for success in Automotive industries and leading employees to complete tasks. Dedicated to efficient conflict resolution and excellent services. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. A born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success. Hardworking Automotive Technician with 5 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives. Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Trash Truck Driver
Sothern Colorado Waste And Recycle
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
- Collected route as outlined in route sheet, documenting changes or obstacles to job execution through written descriptions and attachment of photos taken with company camera.
- Positioned and returned container on customer's property with lids and doors properly replaced and containers located without risk of obstruction traffic flow or driveway entrances.
- Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
- Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Notified supervisor of incidents injuries or property damage, awaiting direction and avoiding taking action or making statements without company authorization.
- Refueled trucks and added other necessary fluids such as oil and hydraulic fluid.
- Utilized proper protective gear while handling materials.
- Collected and gathered Recycle from buildings, businesses and other facilities 5 days per week.
- Reported any mechanical problems to supervisor immediately.
Automotive Technician
AutoNation
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Maintenance Technician
Sierra Nevada Corporation
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- 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.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Trash Truck Driver
Home Builders Services
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Contact - Joe Reynolds - 719 - 310 - 7076
- Positioned and returned container on customer's property with lids and doors properly replaced and containers located without risk of obstruction traffic flow or driveway entrances.
- Estimated customer-loaded container volume by sight, reporting overweight boxes immediately to dispatcher for direction when at risk of exceeding maximum tonnage.
- Collected route as outlined in route sheet, documenting changes or obstacles to job execution through written descriptions and attachment of photos taken with company camera.
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
- Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
- Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
- Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on garbage truck and related equipment.
Store Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Contact - Corporate - 1-877-238-2623
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
Automotive Service Technician
Pikes Peak Acura
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Contact - Office - 719-633-1500
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Lube Technician
Firestone Auto Care
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Contact - office - 719-373-6744
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete up to 20 oil changes each day.
- Removed trip hazards and other obstacles to maintain safe vehicle service work environment.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine
- Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete up to 20-30 oil changes each day
Education
Associate in Engineering Technology - Automotive Technology
Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO05.2016
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
Colorado Springs, CO05.2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Vehicle Inspections
- Reporting and Documentation
- Alternate Route Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Mileage Logging
- Defective Equipment Identification
- Decision Making
- Relationship Building
- Public Safety Measures
- Time Management
- Detail-Oriented
Additional Information
References
- Rhett Bandy - Friend - Contact - 719-740-6690
- Ed Gilmore - Friend - Contact - 719-232-0560
- Jackee Dominguez - Friend - Contact - 719-344-0454
Timeline
Trash Truck Driver
Sothern Colorado Waste And Recycle
09.2023 - 01.2024
Automotive Technician
AutoNation
03.2023 - 07.2023
Maintenance Technician
Sierra Nevada Corporation
03.2022 - 03.2023
Trash Truck Driver
Home Builders Services
04.2021 - 03.2022
Store Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
04.2019 - 04.2021
Automotive Service Technician
Pikes Peak Acura
09.2017 - 02.2019
Lube Technician
Firestone Auto Care
05.2016 - 06.2017
Associate in Engineering Technology - Automotive Technology
Otero Junior College
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
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