Dylan Archer
San Luis Obispo
Summary
Dedicated professional seeking a position within the City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Fleet Department, offering a strong commitment to reliability and adaptability. Known for an agreeable disposition and exceptional customer service skills, consistently fostering positive interactions with colleagues and clients. Proven ability to multitask effectively while managing various responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic Helper
City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department
01.2021 - Current
- Assist Supervising Fire Vehicle Mechanic with vehicle builds such as, code-3 light install, center console, command box, light bar, radios, speakers, PA systems, antennas, etc.
- Assist and perform regular maintenance as well as repairs on Fire apparatus and equipment. Such as, 90 day DOT inspections, engine LOF, fuel, and air filters, transmission services, coolant flushes, pressure checking cooling system and repairing leaks, brake inspection and repair, tire replacement, etc.
- Perform regular maintenance and repairs on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles.
- General maintenance on small unit generators, fire pumps, and maintenance on station fuel Islands.
- Assist with annual pump and aerial testing for Fire apparatus per NFPA standards.
- Having the ability and knowledge to purchase parts, tools, equipment, and submit invoices for payment or receive a PO. Contact with vendors for parts, shop and of station supplies, order and keep stock inventory records or in house parts stock as well as keeping inventory for all fluids and miscellaneous. Such as, cleaners, diesel exhaust fluid, oil, grease, multiple different aerosol cans, fuel for small engine tools, etc.
- Miscellaneous assignments - checking Fire Station generators hour meters for state records, detailing vehicles, shop cleaning and organizing, operating fork lift to load or unload.
General Laborer
Seamair General Engineering
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained clean and safe workspace at various construction sites, safely disposing of heavy and hazardous materials.
- Assisted construction workers with tasks such as transporting work materials, setting up power tools and organizing project sites.
- Performed basic maintenance of tools and equipment to reduce workflow disruptions.
- Mastered the use of basic construction tools, including power and air tools.
- Loaded and unloaded various construction materials and moved them to the appropriate area.
- Leveled the earth by use of shovels and rakes.
- Removed any debris and/or waste materials in or near the construction sites.
- Managed traffic movement in the construction area adhering to all safety protocols.
- Erected different concrete forms as well as scaffolding as required.
- Mixed, poured, and extended building materials in the required portions.
Load Builder
Pacific Beverage Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for building bulk loads for daily delivery.
- Pulled and organized all products on daily lists and stacked accordingly.
- Lifted and moved over 170lb. in preparation for delivery.
- Performed additional duties as required or requested.
- Operated pallet jack and forklift in accordance with OSHA standards.
Shop Apprentice
Rizzoli’s Automotive
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Moved vehicles in and around shop.
- Assisted in shop maintenance including cleaning floors, trash removal, etc.
- Responsible for shop organization including equipment, tools, supplies and parts.
- Supported the service manager with vehicle repairs as requested.
- Acted as a second set of hands for heavy line repairs.
- Assisted in diagnosing, inspecting and repairing customer vehicles under supervision.
- Communicated equipment maintenance and repair needs to shop supervision.
- Responsible for washing and fueling customer vehicles per request.
Education
Diploma - undefined
San Luis Obispo High School
San Luis Obispo, CA01.2018
Skills
Maintenance and repairs on light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles Follow manufacturer specifications, NFPA, state, and federal regulations and laws Diagnose and recommend repairs and or services to units
Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Follow instructions of supervisor and or team leader, as well as work in conjunction with fellow colleagues to resolve a problem
Understanding of high pressure, fast paced situations, problem solve, and multitask to overcome and accomplish the task at hand
Operate an understanding of heavy equipment, tractors, fort-lift, etc
Skills of time management, proper record keeping, notes and documentation for repair work orders
Certification
Class B license w/ air brake and tanker endorsements.
Pierce training,
• Basic electrical
• Waterous
•
Training
- California Fire Mechanics Academy
- FF-501 Knowing your apparatus, one-week class. March 2022
- FF-502 Pumps and accessories, two-day class. March 2022
- FM-506 Air brakes and ABS, eight-hour class. March 2022
- FM-126 Wheels and tires, eight-hour class. March 2022
- FM-312 Pump Theory and Troubleshooting, two-day class. April 2023
- Air brakes, two-day class. May 2022
- Tak-4 maintenance and repair, three-day class. May 2022
- Preventive Maintenance, two-day class. May 2023
Timeline
Mechanic Helper
City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department
01.2021 - Current
General Laborer
Seamair General Engineering
01.2020 - 01.2021
Load Builder
Pacific Beverage Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
Shop Apprentice
Rizzoli’s Automotive
01.2018 - 01.2019
Diploma - undefined
San Luis Obispo High School
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