Silvio Sosa
Port Richey,FL
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Mechanic Technician
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Professional Commercial Driver
Owner Operator Independent
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Took on additional routes during absence of team members.
- Complied with service policies and procedures from pick up and loading to drop offs.
- Liaised with customers regarding packages and deliveries.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Completed daily route consisting of up to [Number] stops, focusing on safety and timeliness.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Professional Truck Driver
TRD Trucking
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Professional Truck Driver
Melton Truck Lines
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Automotive Collision Technician
Bedrock Collision
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
Collision Technician
Self-employeed
02.2012 - 11.2017
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
Education
I-car Certifed - HSS , Finishing,estructural Components,hybrid Car,
I-CAR
Onsite01.2013
High School Diploma -
CESD
Dominican Republic07.1984
Skills
- Repair Tree Understanding
- Contract Negotiation
- Diagnostic Abilities
- HAZMAT Knowledge
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Changing Tires
- Hardworking and Dedicated
Timeline
Auto Mechanic Technician
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
Professional Commercial Driver
Owner Operator Independent
01.2022 - 12.2022
Professional Truck Driver
TRD Trucking
10.2020 - 02.2021
Professional Truck Driver
Melton Truck Lines
05.2019 - 04.2020
Automotive Collision Technician
Bedrock Collision
01.2018 - 03.2019
Collision Technician
Self-employeed
02.2012 - 11.2017
I-car Certifed - HSS , Finishing,estructural Components,hybrid Car,
I-CAR
High School Diploma -
CESD
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