Michael Hafenstein
Topeka
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in equipment operation and maintenance. Expertise in tire services, problem solving, and attention to detail enhances overall fleet reliability and customer satisfaction.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire Technician
Sam's Club
Topeka
11.2000 - Current
- Installed and balanced tires using specialized equipment.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Delivered customer service by answering questions and explaining tire installation process.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
- Recorded information about each service performed in company database.
- Located tire punctures by inspection or immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
- Sealed punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures.
Physical Plant Supervisor
Kansas Neurological Institute
Topeka
05.1991 - 05.2025
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment reliability.
- Managed inventory levels to support production needs effectively.
- Trained new employees in operational procedures and equipment use.
- Supervised the maintenance of all equipment and grounds to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Reviewed accuracy of purchase orders and inventories.
- Collaborated with engineering team and other departments to maximize productivity.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Operated mowers, tractors, and other equipment in a safe manner.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
- Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
- Maintained walkways, driveways, and parking lots by removing snow, ice, and other obstructions.
- Trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges using hand tools such as shears and pruners.
- Operated light construction equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other power tools.
- Installed sprinkler system in commercial property.
- Inspected pipelines for leaks and performed necessary repairs.
- Managed valve operation and hydrant maintenance tasks regularly.
- Installed new pipes and fittings to extend or repair existing mains.
- Assisted in responding to emergency situations such as breaks in main lines.
Education
Automotive And Diesel Technology
Barton County Commuinty College
Great Bend, KS05-1991
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Heights Senior High
Tecumseh, KS05-1989
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Technical troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Snow removal
- Fleet maintenance
- Welding and fabrication
- Aerial lift operation
- Power tool operation
- Heavy machinery operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tire Technician
Sam's Club
11.2000 - Current
Physical Plant Supervisor
Kansas Neurological Institute
05.1991 - 05.2025
Automotive And Diesel Technology
Barton County Commuinty College
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Heights Senior High