Michael dodson
Looking for a company that I can grow with and continue learning and working to become the best I can be.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
**********@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Lead tech / owner
Mike's Mechanic Service - Bakersfield, CA
March 2020 to Present
Writing and completing estimates and keeping track of appointments. Diagnosing and repairing of light and heavy duty vehicles (powertrain, HVAC, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical, etc). Also light welding and fabricating
Lead Technician
Automotive Technical Service - Bakersfield, CA
February 2017 to March 2020
Diagnose, estimate and repair customers vehicles including (computer diagnostics, brakes, suspension, electrical, performance issues, collision repair, A/C & heating, engine repair and rebuilding, clutch and transmission servicing. Repair and restoration of vintage vehicles. Renewing, welding and fabricating parts when needed. Overseeing and instructing the shop apprentice in various duties and repairs. Swamper/Rigger
Marriot Welding - Bakersfield, CA
January 2015 to September 2016
Rigging for crane and oilfield maintenance
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Morosa tranz - Bakersfield, CA
January 2014 to December 2014
Diagnostics and repair of diesel trucks and trailers including engine, brakes, suspension, air ride, electrical and tires.
Operator/Mechanic
Global sulfur systems - Bakersfield, CA
July 2011 to November 2013
Set up, teardown, repair and operating filtration equipment. Driving and repairing forklifts ( shyster, lifter and Mitsubishi). Repair and upkeep of light trucks and trailers. Crew Leader
EMC2 construction - Ridgecrest, CA
January 2010 to December 2010
Running three man crew renovating apartments in housing track. Repairs included basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting.
Service Manager/Technician
Schoen's Repair and smog - Wofford Heights, CA
February 2008 to January 2010
Managing all aspects of running the shop, including but not limited to scheduling appointments and crew, overseeing and performing repairs and diagnostics and ordering supplies and managing funds. Education
Trade school in Smog technician and automotive technology California Smog Institute - Bakersfield, CA
September 2007 to December 2007
High school or equivalent
Some college in Automotive technology, welding technology Cerro Coso Community College - Ridgecrest, CA
Skills
• Automotive Diagnostics
• Brake Repair
• Diesel Engine Repair
• Equipment Repair
• Fabrication
• Suspension
• Oil Change
• Automotive Repair
• Plasma Cutting
• Tire Service
• Service Technician Experience
• Hydraulics
• Electrical Experience
• Auto Estimating
• Tractor-Trailer
• Light Welding, "arc, mig, oxy/acetylene (cutting and welding) and plasma cutter." (10+ years)
• Refrigeration
• Field Service
• Mechanic Experience
• Blueprint Reading
• Automotive repair
• Welding
• Schematics
• Tractor-trailer
• HVAC
Awards
Code of ethics and standards of business conduct
December 1999
Certifications and Licenses
driver's license
Forklift Certified
August 2016 to Present
Certified In all terrain and smaller units.
Confined Space
August 2016 to Present
Crane rigging
August 2016 to Present
HAZWOPER
May 1998 to Present
Was certified on China Lake NAWS
a6 Electrical /Electronic systems
December 2008 to Present
A8 Engine Performance
December 2008 to Present
L1 Advanced Engine Performance
December 2008 to Present
ASE Certification