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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, TX

Skills

  • 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
Manuel Cantu III