Taylor Angus
Littleton,CO
Summary
My career goal is to strive to be the best I can be, and become successful through hard work and dedication. I would like to be challenged daily and overcome tough obstacles with problem solving skills. I would like to apart of something bigger than myself, and serve my community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Automotive Technician
United States Postal Service, USPS
Denver, CO
03.2020 - Current
- Serves as a working group leader for lower level technicians and mechanics in a vehicle maintenance facility or an auxiliary garage; personally performs the most complex repairs and maintenance on all types of motor vehicles used in the postal fleet; provides work guidance and direction to lower level employees.
- Diagnoses operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs operational checks on engines; its major supporting systems, parts, components, assemblies; including emissions systems, electrical, computer and electronic controlled components. 2. Performs various computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes and other information from electronic scanners and test analyzers; uses reference materials such as service manuals and wiring schematics to determine operational difficulties, drivability problems and evaluates performance efficiency. 3. Conducts road tests before and after maintenance and repairs; annotates vehicle problems on work orders. 4. Troubleshoots malfunctioning vehicles resulting from road calls and identifies improperly functioning part(s). 5. Conducts vehicle inspections, determines necessary repairs, annotates established estimated repair time (ERT); assigns and schedules work for individual employees or a group of employees engaged in vehicle maintenance. 6. Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections. 7. Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics and technicians on more difficult repairs and in the use of specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment. 8. Maintains, prepares and updates vehicle maintenance records, annotates repairs, labor hours and other relevant data. 9. Assists in training personnel in the repair of vehicles and the use of specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment. 10. Personally observes and monitors compliance of established safety practices and procedures of vehicle maintenance activities; complies with all postal, local, state, and federal environmental regulations and policies.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Repaired or replaced worn components including brakes, steering systems, transmissions, engines and suspension systems.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Analyzed test results to diagnose malfunctions in vehicle engine performance.
Shop Foreman
Baker Utility Supply
Albuquerque, NM
06.2017 - 12.2020
- Used hand and power tools, equipment and instruments in a safe and accurate manner
- Execute very labor intensive jobs, a lot of custom work for my bosses personal vehicles
- Engine tear down and repair, to light duty maintenance
- Maintain and repair, and manage about 26 vehicles to my self, including trailers, fork lifts, back hoes, skid steers, light duty to heavy duty vehicles, class B CDL trucks
- Mini side by side utility vehicles, golf carts
- Perform welding jobs as needed with MIG or STICK welder
- Maintain a clean and organize shop
- Verified the safe and proper operation of a wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations
- Occasional deliveries to job sites
- Warehouse help, when needed
- Able to work in yard
- Forklift certified
- Accurately completed service reports and warranty forms
- Regularly communicate with dealerships and parts stores for quotes and parts
- Go over pricing and quotes to ensure to save company time and money
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find root causes
- Documented operator issues in computer system for tracking purposes
- Expertly utilized a wide range of equipment, such as a four post lift, welders and Pneumatic tools
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components
- Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment, and machinery
- Safe and efficient operation of Tools, and company equipment, trucks etc
- Informed supervisors when machines needed major service
- Repaired and tested fire hydrants
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Kept team in compliance with shop and manufacturer specifications for repairs and maintenance services.
- Conducted scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, tune-ups, and filter replacements.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ace Leadership High School
01.2016
Skills
- Very easy learning
- Team player
- Works well under pressure
- 6 Year mechanical experience and knowledge
- Fast, hardworking
- HVAC/Carpentry experience
- Previous OSHA Hazmat (HAZWOPER) obtained
- Heavy equipment experience, back hoes on occasion, loaders on occasion, skid steers, excavators large or small
- Forklift certified
- Fabrication skills
- Safety awareness
- Materials management
- CNM Applied Technologies certificate
- CNM Economic justice certificate
- Computer skills
- Time management skills
- Commercial construction
- Self-motivated
- Strong initiative
- MIG experience
- Power and hand tools
- Customer relationship building
- Effective at multi-tasking
- Equipment problem resolution
- Strong mechanical skills
- Good communication skills
- Basic math and measuring aptitude
- ASE Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Strong Work Ethic
- Forklift and HAZMAT certified
- Capable of heavy lifting
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Complaint resolution
- Plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- CNM Economic Justice
- CNM Applied Technologies
Timeline
Lead Automotive Technician
United States Postal Service, USPS
03.2020 - Current
Shop Foreman
Baker Utility Supply
06.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Ace Leadership High School
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