Kevin York
Arcadia
Summary
Professional technician with extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of complex systems who thrives under high pressure and high risk situations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill sets in diagnostics, and mechanical repairs. Is always willing to adapt to industry and company needs to ensure overall success. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges and is known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Microwave Technician L2
Aztecs Telecom
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines set forth by industry and company.
- Upon receiving their climbing certs, helped to guide and mentor new climbers on industry standard operating procedures, as well as the company operating procedures doing my part to ensure consistency and transparency across the team.
- assisted in rigging operations for the safe hoisting of heavy equipment up and down towers at various heights during the installation process.
- safely climbed towers up to 500 feet high for regular installation and maintenance tasks while minimizing potential hazards onsite.
- Performed tower construction at heights of up to 500 feet while maintaining focus on the safety of all coworks onsite.
- responsible for the safe operations of all transmission cable installations and all required routing, ground, supporting, and testing.
- Played my role in trying to enhance team morale and cooperation by effectively communicating job expectations and fostering a supportive work environment at all times. But to speak freely, one of my proudest achievements in my role with Aztecs is to be the ability to bring the overall moral of the team up when we are in some of the worst conditions imaginable.
Tower Technician
Wireless Infrastructure Services
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
- Installed transmission lies, antennas, cabling, braces and various styles of supports to promote communication operations.
- Conducted daily site safety analysis meetings, equipment inspections, as well as safety/ rescue kit inspections.
- Prepared foam and air coaxial, hardline and elliptical waveguides for installation on the tower.
- Used hand and power tools to perform maintenance and troubleshooting duties.
- Responsible for the safe operation of replacing old antennas with new high performance antennas.
- Checked equipment with reported issues to determine safety, evaluate performance, and identify root causes for the problem at hand.
- Inspected completed work to ensure all hardware installation, structural upgrade, or what ever task has been completed is in accordance with industry and company safety standards while ensuring to adhere to customer expectations.
- Maintained and operated various types of construction lifting equipment such as electric and hydraulic winches and capstan hoists.
Recovery Specialist
Jans Towing
01.2015 - 06.2019
- In charge of formulating recovery plan, communication with my team as well as all other parties, including San Dimas Sheriff Urban S.A.R, U.S Forestry, Los Angeles F.D, and any other organization that may be involved.
- Responsible for the execution of the recovery by ensuring a path of least resistance with the following members descending behind me, ensuring the vehicle is secure for S.D.S.D Urban S.A.R team to extract parties trapped inside, and then preform the recovery of the vehicle once all parties have communicated that they have ascended up the mountain.
- Responsible for ensuring that all teams members are following safety guidelines set forth by company policy at all times during recovery operations
- Enuring that all equipment meets maintenance requirements. which includes, but not limited to, repelling harnesses, safety rope, winch cables, cables extensions, and all recovery operation vehicles. As well as making sure that all members are continuously pre checking all equipment for any indication of a fault and replacing that piece if need be.
- When no recovery applications are called, I preform the duties of a Tow Truck Operator and am responsible for the hook up and transport of various types of vehicle and equipment.
Battery Service Technician
Brea Towing
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public to ensure that I am preforming my duties to the best of my abilities
- Diagnosed battery performance issues using specialized testing equipment.
- became a mentor to junior technicians, fostering skill development and team collaboration set forth by company standards.
- Mitigated potential safety risks by following established protocols during battery installation and removal procedures.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with environmental regulations, promoting a safe work environment.
- Educated customers on proper battery care and maintenance, resulting in fewer return visits for service issues.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics set forth by management regarding speed and quality of work completed.
Installation Technician
Pacific Low Voltage
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Performed all delegated tasks assigned by Loss Prevention and Information Services management of the contracting company.
- Establish working relationships with vendors and contractors pertaining to CCTV systems- upon arrival, to contracted site, meet with loss prevention team and IS supervisors to receive areas of concentration, high theft and special assignments pertains to specific customer needs.
- Perform standard operational tests under protocol guidelines set forth by industry.
- Good working knowledge of company networking. I.E. IP address, Subnets, Multicast audio/ video, & billing.
- Installed and configured various equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
- Fabricate, modify, and replace various types of mounting systems using various types of hand and power tools.
- Streamlined installation processes by implementing best practices, improving overall efficiency and consistency.
Education
Instrument Certification - Aviation
Fly Quest Aviation
La Verne, CA11-2025
Fundamentals of Instructing Certification - Aviation
Fly Quest Aviation
La Verne, CA12-2022
Ground Instructor Certification - Aviation
Fly Quest Aviation
La Verne, CA11-2022
Private Pilot Certification - Aviation
Fly Quest Aviation
La Verne, CA08-2022
High School Diploma -
Arroyo High School
El Monte, CA09-2010
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Written/Verbal communication
- Installation and repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Customer interaction
- OSHA compliance
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Competent Climber Cert.
- Competent Rescue Cert.
- CPR & AED Cert
- MEWP Man Lift/ Scissor Lift Cert.
- Spotter Safety Cert
- OSHA 10
- Hazard communication Cert
- Radio frequency Cert
- Firefighting & fire Extinguisher Cert.
- Scaffolding Safety Cert
- Bloodborne Pathogens Cert.
- Asbestos Awareness Cert.
Timeline
Microwave Technician L2
Aztecs Telecom
06.2023 - Current
Tower Technician
Wireless Infrastructure Services
06.2019 - 05.2022
Recovery Specialist
Jans Towing
01.2015 - 06.2019
Battery Service Technician
Brea Towing
05.2013 - 01.2015
Installation Technician
Pacific Low Voltage
02.2012 - 04.2013
Instrument Certification - Aviation
Fly Quest Aviation
Fundamentals of Instructing Certification - Aviation
Fly Quest Aviation
Ground Instructor Certification - Aviation
Fly Quest Aviation
Private Pilot Certification - Aviation
Fly Quest Aviation
High School Diploma -
Arroyo High School