Matthew Hubertus
Lockhart,TX
Summary
Currently a Mechanic II skilled in school bus and automotive maintenance and repair and a Former Shop Foreman familiar with strategies for keeping team members working well and shop operations moving smoothly to achieve demanding targets. Well-versed in employee training, coaching and motivating techniques. Bringing 4 years of related experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic II
Hays Consolidated ISD
Kyle, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Perform preventive maintenance services including oil changes and tune-ups for various vehicles.
- Maintain compliance with safety regulations while working on vehicles.
- Conduct visual inspections of vehicle interior and exterior to identify additional required repairs.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed in accordance with district standards.
- Assist fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Diagnose mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Utilize computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Inspect, service, and repair brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Interpret drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Diagnose and repair or tow vehicles during road call situations.
- Monitor shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Keep detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Attend safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Perform maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Conduct test drives before and after repair services.
- Repair, replace and adjusted brakes.
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Cy-Fair ISD
Houston, TX
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed team of 8 personnel focused in the shop.
- Focused on safety and efficiency when using tools, equipment.
- Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
- Trained, coached and supported staff members to maximize productivity.
- Scheduled maintenance and directed repairs on shop machinery and tools.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Determined schedules and assignments for work activities, based on priority and personnel skill.
- Enforced safety policies to protect workers from injury.
Assistant Shop Foreman
Cy-Fair ISD
Houston, TX
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Trained, coached and supported shop personnel to maximize productivity.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
Automotive & Diesel Technician 1
Cy-Fair ISD
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Completed inspections, basic repairs and maintenance actions on vehicles.
- Conducted successful road service for remote breakdowns and verified safe and operational return of school buses.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmissions.
- Diagnosed systems by troubleshooting malfunctions and tracing problems.
- Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
- Completed repair, maintenance and quality inspections on school buses and maintenance vehicles.
Automotive & Diesel Technician 2
Cy-Fair ISD
Houston, TX
01.2009 - 06.2015
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Conducted test drives and adjusted controls and systems to verify vehicle serviceability.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to Foreman and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to school district vehicles to meet safety specifications.
Skills
- Supervision
- Fleet maintenance
- Safety management
- Materials coordination
- First Aid/CPR
- Computer skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Training & Development
- Customer service
- Troubleshooting skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Repair knowledge
- Fabrications expertise
Certification
- TASBT and TAPT Certifications
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanic II
Hays Consolidated ISD
02.2023 - Current
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Cy-Fair ISD
02.2020 - 01.2023
Assistant Shop Foreman
Cy-Fair ISD
02.2017 - 02.2020
Automotive & Diesel Technician 1
Cy-Fair ISD
06.2015 - 02.2017
Automotive & Diesel Technician 2
Cy-Fair ISD
01.2009 - 06.2015