Leslie Butlar
Fordland,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Trailer Mechanic effective at performing inspections, evaluating problems and completing maintenance, repair and installation orders with accuracy and efficiency. Quality-driven and hardworking with strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities. Proficient in most trailer components and systems. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Strong customer service skills, multitasking, and time management skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Trailer Technician
Butlar's Customs and Restoration
Placerville, CA
06.2020 - 05.2024
- Custom Designed and Built Vintage camping trailers. Complete renovation from the ground up.
- Inspected, diagnosed, and repaired trailer components such as brakes, suspension systems, tires, and electrical wiring.
- Installed new side and roof skins, drip rails and window brows.
- Diagnosed electrical problems and implemented repair solutions.
- Removed and repaired windows and components. Repaired or built custom entry doors.
- Fabricated custom aluminum or stainless steel back splashes.
- Installed electrical systems, including 12v DC battery systems, and 110v AC.
Repair Technician
Retroluxe Vintage Trailers
Placerville, CA
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Trouble shot all utility systems such as Electrical, Gas plumbing, fresh,gray, and black water plumbing.
- Installed new Electrical wiring and power stations, as well as plumbing systems.
- Installed or repaired Side and roof skins, drip rails, and awning chanel.
- Repaired rotten walls, skirting, and ceilings.
- Repaired or replaced Axles, brake hubs, bearings, and leaf springs.
Salesman
Newtown Firearms
Placerville, CA
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Greeted customers and provided information about products and services.
- Demonstrated product features, benefits and use to potential buyers.
- Participated in trade shows, conventions, conferences and other events to promote products or services.
- Performed administrative tasks including order entry, invoicing and filing paperwork.
- Ensured accurate recording of all customer transactions into the company database.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
Apprentice Electrician
Wells Electrical
Sacramento, CA
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
- Assembled conduits by threading ends together with couplings or clamps.
- Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the layout of a system.
- Followed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as high voltage electricity.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Calculated load capacities of circuits to ensure conformance to code requirements.
- Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers or fuses when necessary.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
Salesman
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Placerville, CA
11.2004 - 03.2010
- Greeted customers and provided information about products and services.
- Demonstrated product features, benefits and use to potential buyers.
- Performed administrative tasks including order entry, invoicing and filing paperwork.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
- Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
- Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
Metal Shed Installer
Murray Shed's
Placerville, CA
05.2005 - 10.2006
- Built trusses from prefabricated components and set them into place on roofs or ceilings;.
- Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct varied-size structures.
- Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets.
- Transported materials to or from designated areas using hand truck, electric dolly or forklift.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independent Learning Center
Placerville, CA05-2003
Skills
- Quality control adherence
- Continuous learning mindset
- Shop Safety Practices
- Preventive maintenance experience
- Trailer bodywork expertise
- Strong Work Ethic
- Parts Inventory Management
- Electrical systems knowledge
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Inspection support
- Customer Service
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Excellent Communication
- Task Prioritization
Timeline
Trailer Technician
Butlar's Customs and Restoration
06.2020 - 05.2024
Repair Technician
Retroluxe Vintage Trailers
08.2015 - 05.2020
Salesman
Newtown Firearms
01.2011 - 06.2014
Apprentice Electrician
Wells Electrical
03.2009 - 01.2011
Metal Shed Installer
Murray Shed's
05.2005 - 10.2006
Salesman
Big 5 Sporting Goods
11.2004 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Independent Learning Center
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