certified master truck technician

MICHAEL P. MCCOWAN

** ***** *** ****

Hayden, Alabama 35079

Phone: 205-***-****

cell: 205-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position with an organization where I can use my experience, education and skills to the best advantage to the organization and also a position which gives me self gratification of the years I have devoted to training and education that will give me the qualifications for such a position.

QUALIFICATIONS

I am qualified in fleet management, fleet repair, supervision of personnel, keeping detailed records of inventory including records that which were reported to State and County Tax Inspectors and extensive computer skills and training used in all aspects of my present and past employment. I am an ASE Master Truck Technician and ASE Certified auto Technician.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Present and past employment:

2007- Present ADESA Auto Auction

Auto service Technician

Repair All types of automobiles to make safe for sell by repairing engines,electrical systems,brakes,air condioners,anti lock brakes,air bags . I diagnose ,test drive and inspect vechicles for safe operation.

I use computers and all types of scanners in the assesment and repair of vehicles.

1999 – 2007 City of Birmingham

Auto Service Technician

Maintain Fleet by diagnosing and assessing need of repairs to the Engines, Transmissions, Brakes, Air Conditioners, Electrical Systems, and Antilock Brake System Controls. After making the assessment I then repair or replace any defects I find and assure safety and drivability of the vehicle. I also perform preventive maintenance of City owned vehicles. I use computers and computerized equipment in the diagnosis, assessment and repair of the vehicles.

1998-1999 BFI (Browning Ferris Industries) Birmingham, Alabama

Heavy Truck Fleet Service Technician

Maintained a Heavy Truck Fleet to assure the safety and drivability of the vehicles. I repaired or replaced Brakes, Air Conditioners, Clutches, and repaired Hydraulic Lines and Cylinders. I used computers and computerized equipment in the performance of these duties. I made service calls on disabled vehicles. I did D.O.T. Inspections and P.M.I. Preventive maintenance Inspections.

1995-1998AmericanMedicalResponse Birmingham, Alabama

Emergency Vehicle Technician

Maintained a Full Fleet of Ambulances which included inspecting the vehicles for their condition of safety, drivability, preventive maintenance, and needs for repairs or replacement of parts. In order to perform these duties I repaired and/or replaced engines, transmissions, brakes and all other parts of the operation of the vehicle. I also did welding and light fabrication. Some of the work also included work on the medical equipment of the ambulances. I was accountable for ensuring that the ambulances were safe to drive and dependable under emergency use. I used the computer to diagnose some of the equipment and also computerized equipment to repair or replace defective equipment.

1994-1995 Edwards Chevrolet Birmingham, Alabama

Automobile Technician

I was a Line Technician repairing or replacing equipment on vehicles. The equipment included, but not limited to, brakes, air-conditioning and heating systems, engines, transmissions, and the electrical equipment.

1990-1994AlfordAvenueChevron Birmingham, Alabama

Working shop Foreman

I supervised other employees and did Diagnosis of mechanical repairs to vehicles brought to the business. I ordered parts needed and was responsible for Inventory Control I wrote invoices of repairs and charges. I did work scheduling of the other employees. I reviewed work and services on all shop employees. I assisted the owner of the business in the hiring of employees and made recommendations of terminating employees who were not performing their duties and also made recommendations pay raises of employees who earned them.

EDUCATION

I received my G.E.D from Pleasant Grove High School. I attended Lawson State College (formally Bessemer State Technical College). I also The University of Alabama at Birmingham. I have not earned a degree but am working toward that aim in the future.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

ASE Certified Automobile Technician in the following areas: Engine Repair, Brakes, Electrical/electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning,. General Motors Certified: Technician I, specialized electronics training, R-134A-A/C, Vibration correction, Chevrolet Security Systems< 3.41 SFI (66U ECM), ZR 1LT5ENGINE Mechanical, 3100 SFL, 3.4L twin dual cam engine, mechanical and high output quad 4 engine mechanical.

ASE Certified Master Heavy Duty Trucks Technician, D.O.T. Certified Brake Inspector, Training in Diesel electronic engine controls.

Bendix Advance Braking Clinic

International Electronic Vehicle Training

Crewson-Brunner Seminar on Automatic Slack Adjustment

TSE Spring Brake Training

Cummins Computer Course, Insite 5.4 familiarization.

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