Shawn Petersen
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Well-qualified heavy Duty Bus Mechanic versed in locating faults, removing worn parts and installing new components. Team-oriented, responsible and diligent about contributing to team and company success. Effective at operating wide range of tools, gauges and equipment to complete maintenance and repair actions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Mechanic
TRI-MET
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for multi-member team, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer.
Heavy Duty Bus Mechanic
TRI-MET
01.2011 - Current
- Cleaned, lubricated and performed other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
- Fitted bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Tested mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly for proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Diagnosed faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
Apprentice Mechanic
TRI-MET
- Took advantage of opportunities to learn new systems and repair procedures.
- Made basic repairs to buses , asking questions and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
- Studied manuals and repair books to increase knowledge and mechanical understanding of vehicles.
- Kept personal appearance and all work areas neat and professional.
- Took assessments to prove knowledge base and skills.
- Test drove vehicles before and after repairs to determine functionality, necessary actions or completion statuses.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify mechanical problems and develop prompt solutions.
- Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
- Cleared work areas of debris and organized supplies to maintain safety and appearance.
Service Worker
TRI-MET
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Identified potential safety hazards through routine checks of supplies, equipment and environment.
- Maintain cleanliness of bus fleet.
- Fueled bus fleet
Department Supervisor
Home Depot
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization and provided excellent customer service.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Managed team of multiple employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
- Assigned tasks and established work schedules to staff to cover operational needs.
Education
Completion of Heavy Duty Bus Apprenticeship -
Mt. Hood Community College & TRI-MET
Gresham, OR01.2011
GED -
Clark College
Vancouver, WA06.2000
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance Procedures
- Service Scheduling
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Daily Progress Reports
- Coordination with Service Team
- Daily Facility Operations
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Maintaining Records
- Inspect Completed Work
- Overseeing Garage Operations
- Records Accuracy
- Professional Communication
- Oil Changes
- Complete Work Orders
- Bay Maintenance
- Air and Hydraulic Brake Repairs
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Inspect Vehicles
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Heavy-Duty Bus Repair
- Apprentice Supervision
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Hand and Power Tools
- Diagnose Problems
Certification
:certificate of recognition from S.T.A.M.P.E.D fluid connect safety.
: certificate of completion department supervisor training.
:certificate of completion Oregon state apprenticeship and
training council.
:certificate of completion Heavy Duty Bus Diesel Mechanic
Timeline
Heavy Duty Bus Mechanic
TRI-MET
01.2011 - Current
Senior Mechanic
TRI-MET
Apprentice Mechanic
TRI-MET
Service Worker
TRI-MET
Department Supervisor
Home Depot
Completion of Heavy Duty Bus Apprenticeship -
Mt. Hood Community College & TRI-MET
GED -
Clark College
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