Matthew Carpenter
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable Technical Trainer/Technician with talent for creating and improving programs, shop environment and work flow to achieve diverse objectives. Top-notch project manager, team player and communicator. Looking to leverage years of industry experience to take on a permanent role with the chance to enhance fleet operations at all levels. My experience in a large municipality has allowed me the ability to work in many management levels. From front line shop forman to equipment supervisor over 1200 pieces of equipment and 30 technicians on a work out of class basis. Experience with environmental compliance, state regulation compliance, and conducting safety meetings. Seasoned with Asset Works software and various fuel management products. Ability to prioritize workload, upfit and perform life cycle analysis. Successful at service writer and fleet supervisor capacities when needed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
APS
Phoenix, AZ
03.2024 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, such as checking and replacing hoses, belts, fluids, filters and spark plugs.
- Troubleshot electrical systems and hydraulic components to diagnose malfunctions in heavy equipment.
- Inspected machines for proper functioning of all moving parts.
- Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Coordinated with suppliers to order replacement parts as needed.
- Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
- Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
Technical Instructor
Universal Technical Institute Inc
Avondale , AZ
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Lead multi-faceted courses and specific training modules relating to automotive, heavy equipment, and industrial areas.
- Stay up to date on changing technical processes and needed skills while acquiring more certifications and enforcing the need for specialized licenses.
- Provide clear and non-technical instruction to convey technical topics, as well as providing specific direction per individual need.
- Analyze training results to identify needed improvements and adjustments.
- Assess student's training needs and develop appropriate manuals and materials.
- Maintain technical expertise by attending workshops and taking educational courses.
- Teach useful equipment operation skills and schedule routine inspections to prevent accidents or malfunctions.
- Devise and implement course updates to answer to changing company needs.
- Apply variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
- Document and report on student grades in compliance with school policies.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Automotive Technician
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Oakland, CA
03.2016 - 06.2022
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Adjusted, repaired and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment.
- Maintained records of time and materials used on job to foster accurate invoicing.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Diagnosed problems using testing equipment, technical knowledge and hand instruments.
- Repaired and replaced damaged or worn parts and operated and inspected machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
- Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Documented daily equipment inspections and submitted daily inspection forms to supervisor.
- Executed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times.
- Fabrication and welding skills.
Senior Master Technician
Livermore Ford
Livermore, CA
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Kept team in compliance with shop and manufacturer specifications for repairs and maintenance services.
- Completed repairs according to up-to-date specifications and standards.
- Tested engine, safety and combustion control standards to comply with state vehicle requirements.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Filed records with state as part of performing vehicle safety inspections.
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Performed advanced diagnostics in conjunction with Ford Motor Company representatives.
Senior Master Technician
Tracy Ford
Tracy, CA
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Kept team in compliance with shop and manufacturer specifications for repairs and maintenance services.
- Completed repairs according to up-to-date specifications and standards.
- Tested engine, safety and combustion control standards to comply with state vehicle requirements.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Business Management
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA08.2021
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA06.1997
Skills
- Assessment skills
- Workload prioritization
- Subject matter expertise
- Certification training
- Leadership development
- Progress reporting & administrative duties
- Scheduling work groups/vendors
- Troubleshooting
- OSHA 30-hour certificate trained
- Attention to detail
- Customer service, repair & replacement
- Decision-making
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Team building
- Training & development
- Maintenance & repair
- PPE use
- Supervision & leadership
Certification
- EPA 609 A/C Refrigerant Handlers Card
- ASE Master Technician
- Arizona Commercial Drivers License Class A
- OSHA 30-hour Certification
- Stop The Bleed Training Refuge Medical
Timeline
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
APS
03.2024 - Current
Technical Instructor
Universal Technical Institute Inc
06.2022 - 03.2024
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Automotive Technician
East Bay Municipal Utility District
03.2016 - 06.2022
Senior Master Technician
Livermore Ford
01.2015 - 03.2016
Senior Master Technician
Tracy Ford
01.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Business Management
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering
Evergreen Valley College
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