Manuel Cantu III
Fort Worth
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Appliance Repair Technician
Appliance Recovery
Hurst
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Repaired various appliances including refrigerators, washers, and dryers efficiently.
- Diagnosed appliance malfunctions and determined necessary repairs.
- Inspected, tested, and repaired electrical components of appliances.
- Connected wiring to a variety of electronic components.
- Troubleshot problems using diagnostic tools such as voltmeters and ammeters.
Installation Technician
DCD repairs
DCD repairs
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Disassembled dysfunctional machinery to perform root cause analysis and repairs.
- Routinely installed camera and GPS equipment into city dump trucks
- Maintained accurate records of installations and service requests for tracking purposes.
- Repaired equipment with new parts and replaced inoperable items.
- Maintained clean tools, test equipment and work motor vehicles.
Assistant Manager
WSS
Grand Prairie
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised daily operations, enhancing team efficiency and customer satisfaction, achieving measurable improvements.
- Optimized operational processes, increasing team performance and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
- Managed operations precisely, boosting team productivity and client satisfaction.
- Communicated job expectations, planned, monitored, and appraised job results to support staff performance.
- Created detailed records of received inventory, ensuring accurate tracking and management.
Diesel Mechanic
Rush Peterbuilt
Grand Prairie
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Used manual and computer-assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components.
- Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves.
HVAC Installer
E.H Mechanical Commercial HVAC
Grand Prairie
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Interpreted drawings and blueprints to install, connect, troubleshoot and repair, test, and operate HVAC systems and related components.
- Monitored system operations to sustain efficiency and comply with technical specifications, manufacturer instructions, and local procedures and codes.
- Scheduled and performed preventative and reparative maintenance, including seasonal system overhauls.
- Reinforced compliance with safety and environmental regulations for fuels, refrigerants, and hazardous materials.
Automotive Service Manager
Walmart
Dallas
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitored worker skills and training to correctly delegate assignments for maximum performance.
- Planned and implemented layout enhancements to promote efficiency and maximize space utilization.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Diesel Mechanic
Southwest Idealease
Dallas
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with engine components and transmissions.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Installed new vehicle systems and components.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Education
ACHR - HVAC Instillation and Repair
ATI Career Training Center
North Richland Hills, TXSkills
- Repair Skills
- Electrical Skills
- Diagnostic Skills
- Location management
- Efficiency Planning
- Problem Solving
- Stock management
Certification
- EPA: technician TYPE UNIVERSAL
- HVAC certified: Lindsey Cooper Refrigeration School, American Trades Institute
- Walmart Management Institute
- Navistar certified: diagnostics, brakes systems, fuel recovery systems
Timeline
Appliance Repair Technician
Appliance Recovery
09.2025 - 03.2026
Installation Technician
DCD repairs
01.2024 - 08.2025
Assistant Manager
WSS
07.2023 - 12.2023
HVAC Installer
E.H Mechanical Commercial HVAC
07.2020 - 12.2020
Diesel Mechanic
Rush Peterbuilt
09.2019 - 06.2021
Automotive Service Manager
Walmart
02.2019 - 08.2019
Diesel Mechanic
Southwest Idealease
05.2013 - 06.2015
ACHR - HVAC Instillation and Repair
ATI Career Training Center