Spencer Rooney
Duncanville,TX
Summary
Dynamic Chief Mechanic with extensive experience at the City of Irving, excelling in fleet maintenance and team building. Proven track record in diagnosing complex mechanical issues and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in hydraulic systems and customer relationship management, ensuring safety compliance and minimizing vehicle downtime through effective problem-solving and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Mechanic (Shop Supervisor)
City Of Irving
10.2022 - Current
- Manage mechanics, monitor performance, and provide guidance and training.
- Assign repairs and maintenance tasks, coordinate scheduling, and ensure jobs are completed on time and to specifications
- Inspect completed work, troubleshoot technical issues, enforce safety regulations, and maintain a safe shop environment.
- Conduct interview with potential new hires. Perform yearly evaluations with current employees.
- Schedule repairs and preventive maintenance with customers.
- Communicate with vendors for warranty claims.
- Review monthly work orders to ensure that the correct repairs were performed, the correct amount of labor is billed and the parts and fluids are billed to each work order.
- Assist management and other departments with the specifications of new equipment being ordered for the city.
- Assign monthly on-call scheduling to mechanics for the after-hours repairs.
Heavy Mechanic Crew Leader
City Of Irving
09.2021 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Conducted routine maintenance on city vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Oversaw repair processes, mentoring junior mechanics in best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline vehicle maintenance schedules and reduce downtime.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected, service, and repair brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- keep detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
Senior EVT Mechanic
City Of Irving
10.2018 - Current
- Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and complex repairs on emergency vehicles, such as fire engines, ladder trucks, brush trucks and ambulances.
- Diagnosing both mechanical and electrical problems to ensure vehicle systems are functioning correctly.
- Making sure all vehicles meet safety and regulatory standards to prevent equipment failure during emergencies.
- Working with the fire department personnel to schedule repairs and minimize vehicle downtime.
- Understanding the unique complex systems of emergency apparatus, such as fire pumps, aerial devices, and specialized equipment.
- Perform after hours road calls to fire stations and on scene fire equipment needing repairs.
Mechanic 1
City Of Irving
03.2014 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in city vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs and services performance for organizational compliance.
- Conducted thorough inspections of vehicles to identify potential safety hazards.
- Replaced faulty parts and components to restore vehicles to operational condition.
- Supported emergency repair services to minimize vehicle downtime for city operations.
Education
Certificate In Automotive - Automotive
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX04-2010
High School Diploma -
Duncanville High
Duncanville05-2007
Skills
- Machinery installation
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical expertise
- Electrical systems
- Customer relationship management
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Technical documentation
- Fleet maintenance
- Customer service
- Systems troubleshooting
- Parts ordering
Certification
- Class B driver's license
- State inspector license
- 609 refrigerant certification
- ASE certified A's & T's series
- EVT certified
- OSHA forklift certified
Timeline
Chief Mechanic (Shop Supervisor)
City Of Irving
10.2022 - Current
Heavy Mechanic Crew Leader
City Of Irving
09.2021 - Current
Senior EVT Mechanic
City Of Irving
10.2018 - Current
Mechanic 1
City Of Irving
03.2014 - Current
Certificate In Automotive - Automotive
Texas State Technical College
High School Diploma -
Duncanville High