Travis Landers
Middletown,OH
Summary
For the past 25 years I have worked on automotives, farm equipment, derby cars, race cars, small engines and trailers. Driven by a passion for excellence, I honed my expertise in mechanical skills at Miamisburg Auto and Glass, significantly enhancing workshop efficiency. My strong work ethic and adeptness in team collaboration led to improved road safety in my tenure with the City of Kettering. I am a hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Street Service III
City of Kettering
08.2014 - Current
- Increased team productivity with effective communication and collaboration strategies.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks efficiently, ensuring optimal equipment performance and minimizing downtime.
- Followed safety protocols while working, avoiding accidents and injuries.
- Checked tools and equipment to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Refilled automobiles and vehicles with appropriate levels of fluids and lubricants.
- Trained and mentored new employees on company procedures and safety protocols.
- Enhanced road conditions through timely pothole repairs and asphalt patching.
- Continuously upgraded skills and knowledge in street maintenance techniques through regular participation in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Utilized various tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, jackhammers, and heavy machinery to perform routine maintenance duties efficiently.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
Automotive Mechanic
Miamisburg Auto and Glass
04.2005 - 08.2014
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Enhanced team productivity by collaborating with colleagues on complex repair jobs.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Education
No Degree - Small Engine Repair/Ag Science
Valley View High School
Germantown, OH06.2003
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School
New Lebanon, OH06.2003
Certificate of Completion - Automotive Technician I
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH06.2003
Skills
Engine repair
Fuel systems
Suspension Systems
Steering systems
Vehicle alignment
Brake servicing
Exhaust Systems
Coolant System
Strong Work Ethic
Problem-Solving
Team Collaboration
Welding and fabrication
Timeline
Street Service III
City of Kettering
08.2014 - Current
Automotive Mechanic
Miamisburg Auto and Glass
04.2005 - 08.2014
No Degree - Small Engine Repair/Ag Science
Valley View High School
High School Diploma -
Dixie High School
Certificate of Completion - Automotive Technician I
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
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