Edward J. Velasquez
P.O. Box ****
Gypsum, Co. **637
Career Objectives: To further my knowledge and experience in a new and challenging environment
Education:
Red Sandstone Elementary
Minturn Middle School
Battle Mountain High School
Eagle Valley High School - 1995 Graduate
Additional Education/Certifications:
Fleet Manager 101
Basic Hydraulic & Electrical Refuse Bodies
ASE Parts Specialist
ASE Automobile Technician: Engine Repair/Suspension & Steering/Brakes
Lift Truck Operator/Gas, LP- Gas, Diesel Trucks
Basic Wheel Alignment
Technical Brake Maintenance
Eagle County Supervisor Academy
ASE Refrigerant Recovery & Recycle
CPR/Fire Extinguishment
Drug & Alcohol Recognition for Supervisors
I have always maintained side jobs as a mechanic and welder.
Old growth tree service
2021-current
Responsibilities:
Manage, repair, and maintain our fleet of 13 vehicles and 7 pieces of equipment. I'm responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, engines and mechanical systems.
The Club at Cordillera (Troon): March 2018 - 2020
Responsibilities: Preventive maintenance and repair of all golf course equipment, tractors, aerification equipment, top dressers, snowmobiles, snowplows, snowcats, ect. Maintaining sharp reel and bed knife set up. Ordering parts and maintaining service records. Properly training employees of operation of equipment and all procedures.
Meadow Mountain Discount Tire: March 2014 – March 2018
Responsibilities: All mechanic jobs for the shop. Fleet inspections, preventive maintenance on all vehicles brands.
Big O Tires: March 2012 – March 2014
Responsibilities: Service writing/mechanic, assigning jobs to mechanics, parts ordering, managing mechanics, updating customers. I have the ability to perform all mechanical duties such as brakes, struts, suspension, alignments, tires, oil changes, and basic engine diagnostics.
Glenwood Springs Shell: April 2011 – November 2011
Responsibilities: Managed mechanic shop, wrote up estimates, answered phones, scheduled appointments for customers, tire sales, ordered parts and supplies. I was also the lead mechanic.
Beaumont Excavating: September 2010 - Present
Responsibilities: Various mechanic/welding jobs, heavy equipment operator. I also sub-contract their heavy equipment repair.
Western Slope Towing: September 2009 – May 2010
I was a part time tow truck driver.
Alpine Collision: September 2009 – December 2009
Automobile body and mechanic work.
Waste Management: February 2008 – August 2009
Responsibilities: Managed mechanic shop. I processed weekly payroll for the mechanics. I was in charge of all inventory/ordering/purchasing while maintaining a good relationship with all vendors, as well as being in charge of the facility maintenance and inspections. I was also in charge of keeping up with all safety rules and regulations for the trucks and equipment. I prepared various weekly/monthly reports including budgets.
Eagle County: March 1998 – February 2008
Responsibilities: Shop mechanic for all vehicles/equipment. The last 5 years I was the maintenance coordinator for the shop. I supervised shop mechanics and their work performance. I was in charge of ordering/purchasing parts. I maintained a good customer service relationship with auto parts stores, car dealers, and tire distributors. Before I was a maintenance coordinator I was a mechanic. I worked on heavy equipment(loaders, motor graders, plow trucks. Commissioned and decommissioned patrol cars. From radios, lights, cages and decals.
Town of Gypsum: Spring 1995 – March 1998
Responsibilities: I ran the trash truck daily. I was promoted to shop maintenance and then was responsible for all truck/equipment maintenance.
References:
Available upon request