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Robert J. Reining

Lead Automotive Technician
Lake in the Hills,IL

Summary

Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on all types vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Driver,

HazChem Environmental
Addison, IL
05.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Removed soil, debris and other materials from spill sites and placed in appropriate containers.
  • Maintained inspection-ready manifest documentation for review by supervisor.
  • Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.

Arranged pick-ups, managed documentation and reported quantities of waste to help coordinators make appropriate planning decisions.


Drive Straight Vac Tanker, Semi Tanker, Box truck and 53’ dry van semi. Hauling liquid and dry hazardous and non hazardous waste along with medical waste.

Snowbird Plow Driver

Algonquin Township
Crystal Lake, IL
11.2022 - Current
  • Applied salt or chemical solutions to surfaces as preventive measure against snow and ice buildup.
  • Completed prompt snow removal process during and after weather events.
  • Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
  • Upheld safety standards for working in wet, cold and windy conditions.

Driver

Chicago Sports Spectacular
Rosemont, Il
01.2015 - Current
  • Coordinated and provided transportation of celebrity guests to accommodate and maximize autograph signing blocks and airport departure
  • Set up booths and equipment prior to show and dismantled and packed equipment post show

Apprentice Mechanic

Otis Elevator
St. Louis, Mo.
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Work directly with mechanics in the modification of elevator cars, hoistways, machines and doors
  • Follow safety protocols set forth by Otis, IUEC and OSHA
  • Keep work areas clean and organized
  • Assist in setting up rigging equipment and hoisting machinery up to machine room
  • Assist the mechanic in setting up conduit and wiring
  • Work at heights safely using harness and lifeline
  • Participate in daily and weekly safety programs

Automotive Lead Production Technician

Carmax
Schaumburg, IL
01.2002 - 08.2022
  • Lead huddle meetings and communicated daily goals and company accomplishments to team
  • Mentored apprentice technicians on proper repair techniques and safety protocols for vehicles
  • Trained apprentice technicians and new hires on Carmax procedures and values
  • Facilitated engaging team building activities
  • Tapped by management to assist technicians to verify and properly diagnosis challenging repairs

Automotive Production Technician

CarMax
Schaumburg, IL
01.2003 - 01.2010
  • Coordinated snow removal for parking lots and sidewalks
  • Assisted purchasing sta with weekly auctions
  • Tested all wholesale vehicles to ensure issues were handled daily
  • Performed arbitrations on sold wholesale vehicles
  • Partnered with sales associates to correct customer concerns
  • Maintained shop equipment and keep detailed logs on repairs
  • Performed Carmax 125 point inspection on each used car
  • Diagnosed and repaired vehicles to meet Carmax standards after partnering with management

Retail Technician

Carmax
Schaumburg, Il
01.2002 - 09.2003
  • Repaired and diagnosed customer vehicles, ordered parts and partnered with service and warranty departments

Education

Automotive Technology Program - Automotive Technology

Denver Automotive And Diesel College
Denver, CO
02.1995 - 11.1995

Welding Certificate Program - Welding Technology

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
08.2019 - 07.2021

Skills

Preventive maintenance work

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Certification

ASE Certified

Timeline

Driver,

HazChem Environmental
05.2023 - Current

OSHA Hazwoper 40 hour training

05-2023

CDL Class A Combination with Air Brake, Hazmat, Tanker and Doubles/triples Endorsements

03-2023

Snowbird Plow Driver

Algonquin Township
11.2022 - Current

ASE Certified

09-2022

Apprentice Mechanic

Otis Elevator
08.2022 - 09.2022

ANSI class 7 rough terrain and class 1,4,5 warehouse forklift

08-2022

Heartsaver CPR/First Aid Certified

05-2022

OSHA 10 hour safety training

09-2020

Welding Certificate Program - Welding Technology

William Rainey Harper College
08.2019 - 07.2021

Driver

Chicago Sports Spectacular
01.2015 - Current

Automotive Production Technician

CarMax
01.2003 - 01.2010

Automotive Lead Production Technician

Carmax
01.2002 - 08.2022

Retail Technician

Carmax
01.2002 - 09.2003

Automotive Technology Program - Automotive Technology

Denver Automotive And Diesel College
02.1995 - 11.1995
Robert J. ReiningLead Automotive Technician