Steven Dabney
Indio,CA
Summary
Reliable skilled trades professional with a background in driveline service, fabrication, and equipment maintenance. Strong in diagnostic testing, blueprint reading, and precision measurement,with proven record to support shop procedures andosha compliance-ready to improve equipment performance and repair quality.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Driveline tech
Driveline Service of Portland
Portland, Oregon
12.2006 - 08.2022
- Inspected driveline assemblies, axles, and differentials at Portland service shop.
- Diagnosed vibration, noise, and alignment issues on customer vehicles.
- Removed and installed driveshafts, U-joints, bearings, and seals.
- Measured components for wear and fit during driveline service work.
- Communicated repair needs and service updates with service advisors and customers.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Estimated cost of labor and materials for projects and communicated value to clients.
- Mentored technicians on driveline inspection, repair steps, and shop procedures.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
Fabrication Operator
North west pipe Co.
Portland, OR
10.1995 - 11.2009
- Operated fabrication equipment for North west pipe Co. pipe production
- Read blueprints and work orders for pipe fabrication tasks
- Inspected welds and fittings for fabrication quality checks
- Followed safety rules and lockout procedures in plant areas
- Used strong attention to detail and knowledge of resources to manage technical issues.
- Participated in regular training sessions covering new technologies being implemented at the company.
- Inspected parts for conformance with specifications using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
- Operated, calibrated and performed preventative maintenance on fabrication machines.
Education
HVAC 608 UNIVERSAL
New Freedom
Phoenix, AZ09-2026
Painting Level One
NCCER
Phoenix, AZ11-2025
GED -
GEO Group Kingman
Kingman, AZ09-2025
Construction Education And Research
NCCER
Phoenix, AZ09-2025
Construction Site Safety
NCCER
Phoenix, AZ07-2025
Skills
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Painting techniques
- OSHA compliance
- Customer service
- Diagnostic testing
- System troubleshooting
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Dial/Digital/Vernier calipers
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Driveline tech
Driveline Service of Portland
12.2006 - 08.2022
Fabrication Operator
North west pipe Co.
10.1995 - 11.2009
HVAC 608 UNIVERSAL
New Freedom
Painting Level One
NCCER
GED -
GEO Group Kingman
Construction Education And Research
NCCER
Construction Site Safety
NCCER