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Wesley Gard

Susanville,CA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Fleet MechanicFleet MechanicProjectionistMechanic

Work Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$30/hr - $100/hr

Important To Me

Career advancement401k matchHealthcare benefitsCompany Culture

Summary

I have 9 years of automotive experience all together. 2 years in school, and 7 years in medium and heavy duty mechanic work. Being hired at Paratransit Services and getting into learning how to work on buses is how I started in the industry. I maintain a class B license. I was trained into my position as a fleet mechanic with hands on training and supervised guidance. During this, I worked on getting my certifications and quickly adapted to where I was able manage the fleet and work effectively on my own. I am a quick leaner and committed to work hard and expand my skills everyday to achieve personal and company goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fleet Mechanic

Sierra Medical Services Alliance
Susanville, CA
05.2024 - Current

I overview the vehicle tracking software to keep track of all units, mileages, services & repairs, inspection reports, maintenance alerts, purchasing, parts costs and quantities. If the crew experiences an issue, I determine if its an out of service criteria or unsafe and assign a different unit for the crew. I Make daily work orders for the work I perform. I Use a budget tracking system for maintenance costs. I make purchases for repairs & keep track of invoices. I Perform -PM inspections -lube & filter changes when they are due. Get new tires mounted when needed. I Diagnose & troubleshoot any issues that arise. I determine the proper repair needed. I Perform repairs on systems such as -Steering & Suspension -Brakes -Engine electrical & charging -Body & Lighting -Interior -Exhaust -Engine operation -Transmission -Drive Axles -Vehicle leaks -A/C system - Gurneys -Gurney Power Loads. I Organize, cleane, and maintain shop

Fleet Mechanic

Paratransit Services
Susanville, CA
06.2019 - Current

Looking over and signing off DVI's everyday day from drivers and making sure the bus is operable and safe to go out on route. I log and keep track of the vehicle mileage from each DVI. If a driver experienced an issue, I determined if its an out of service criteria or unsafe and assign a different bus to a driver. I Made daily work orders for the work I perform. Use a budget tracking system for maintenance costs. I purchased parts for repairs & processed invoices. Performed -PM inspections -lube & filter changes when they are due. Use a fleet tracking program for work orders, vehicle mileage, PMIs and monthly reports. I got new tires mounted and balanced when needed. I diagnose & troubleshooted any problems with the buses. I Determined the proper repair needed. I Perform the repairs required such as -Steering & Suspension -Brakes -Engine electrical & charging -Body & Lighting -Interior -Exhaust -Engine operation -Transmission -Drive Axle -Vehicle leaks -A/C system - W/C lifts -Bike Racks -Air systems. Make sure safety equipment is operable & remains in each bus such as -W/C accessories -Hazard triangles -First aid kits - Fire extinguishers -Fire escapes -Seat Belts. I Organized shop & clean up at the end of each week. I made sure the shop had its proper maintenance and was OSHA compliant.

Projectionist

Oak Creek Cinemas
Susanville, CA
11.2015 - 08.2019

I turned on projectors, lighting & audio at the start of each day. I inspected projectors for potential problems before movie showings. I downloaded movie hard drives & scheduled the showings each week at proper times. I performed regular maintenance checks on projection equipment, such as cleaning filters & replacing bulbs when necessary. I troubleshooted various projection-related issues any time or during shows & took the necessary actions to fix the problem. I interacted with customers in a professional manner when responding to inquiries or complaints. I worked in concession and ticket sales any time i was free from the projection room. I closed theater at the end of each night and handled money deposits.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA

High School Diploma -

Westwood Charter School
Susanville, CA
06-2017

Skills

  • Using fleet programs for tracking mileage, PMI schedules, making reports & maintaining records
  • Writing work orders, documenting repairs & parts costs
  • Performing preventative maintenance inspections & services
  • Remaining DOT & OSHA Compliant
  • Coordinating vehicles in & out of service positions
  • Budget Tracking
  • Proper disposal of hazardous material
  • Operating shop equipment & tools
  • Diagnosing vehicle issues
  • Air Conditioning Service & Repair
  • Basic vehicle services & tune-ups
  • Electrical/charging system diagnosing & repair
  • Steering & suspension light duty & heavy duty
  • Brake repair light duty & heavy duty

Certification

A4 Steering & Suspension - A5 Automotive Brakes - T4 Heavy Duty Brakes - T8 PM and Inspection - HVAC MAC license - Class B Drivers License - NSC Defensive Driving Course - NSC First Aid, CPR & AED Course

Timeline

Fleet Mechanic

Sierra Medical Services Alliance
05.2024 - Current

Fleet Mechanic

Paratransit Services
06.2019 - Current

Projectionist

Oak Creek Cinemas
11.2015 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

Lassen Community College

High School Diploma -

Westwood Charter School
Wesley Gard