Raffaele Caiazzo
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Reliable and experienced lead technician with a background in light to heavy duty truck repairs. Strong work ethic and very adaptable to new environments. Experienced in large fleet operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead technician
United States Postal Service, USPS
Staten Island, New York
08.2007 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired postal fleet vehicles, including administrative vehicles, light trucks, long-life vehicles, and heavy trucks such as Internationals, Freightliners and Mack.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on USPS vehicles.
- Serviced engines, transmissions, steering, suspension, brakes, and electrical systems to maintain vehicles safety and reliability.
- Performed light duty work on some hybrid vehicles including Mercedes metris and Chevy malibu.
- Performed light to heavy duty tows including tractors and trailers.
- Completed New York State safety, emissions, and operation inspections.
- Supported shop operations as acting shop foreman at times, coordinating technician workflows and repair tag concerns.
- Trained new technicians on proper tool usage and vehicle repairs.
- Kept garage clean and organized.
Automotive Technician
Nissan North America, Inc.
Staten Island , Ny
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Performed engine, transmission, suspension and drivetrain repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, transmission service, tire replacement and brake replacement.
- Inspected brakes, suspension, steering, and tires for safe vehicle operation
- Performed warranty repairs on vehicles and recall campaigns when needed as per Nissan guidelines.
- Used CONSULT scan tool and shop computers to diagnose engines, transmission and drivability concerns on cars and light trucks.
- Communicated vehicle concerns with customers to help diagnosing repairs needed.
- Kept work areas organized and clean.
Automotive technician
Strauss Discount Auto
Staten Island, New York
05.2000 - 01.2005
- Diagnosed and repaired foreign and domestic vehicles, including light- to medium-duty trucks.
- Performed routine maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Diagnosed engine, transmission, brake, and electrical systems.
- Performed minor to major maintenance services, including head gasket replacements, timing belt replacement, coolant flushes, fuel system cleaning and tune-ups.
- Completed dyno, emissions, and safety inspections.
- Provided service writer support at times to facilitate work and prepare estimates for parts and labor for the customer.
- Cleaned and kept work areas organized. Restocked parts when needed.
Education
NATEF ASE Certified Program Diploma Automotive Technology - Automotive Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
Union, NJ09-2001
High School Diploma -
Port Richmond High School
Staten Island, NY06-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Engine diagnostics and repair
- Diesel engine repair
- Brake system service light to heavy duty
- Suspension repair
- Transmission service
- Electrical diagnostic and repair
- HVAC repair on 134A and 1234yf systems
- Minor body work
- Preventive maintenance on light and heavy duty vehicles
- Light to heavy-duty towing
- New York State Safety and emissions inspection performed
- Shop foreman duties when needed
- New employee training
Certification
- ASE Refrigerant certification for recovery and recycling.
- New York State safety and emission inspector certification Group 1 light vehicles
- Class A CDL, O Restriction with active medical card.
- New York State tow endorsement
Accomplishments
- Principals award in automotive technology. Port Richmond high school
Affiliations
- Automotive volunteer work for first year students after school. Port Richmond high school.
Timeline
Lead technician
United States Postal Service, USPS
08.2007 - Current
Automotive Technician
Nissan North America, Inc.
01.2005 - 08.2007
Automotive technician
Strauss Discount Auto
05.2000 - 01.2005
NATEF ASE Certified Program Diploma Automotive Technology - Automotive Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Port Richmond High School
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Kingsborough Community College