Nick P Medeiros
Waste connections of canada
Cambridge,Canada
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Language
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Certification
2025
years of professional experience
Mechanic Helper supports heavy equipment repairs across excavators, dozers, backhoe tractors, foundation drills, compressors, and pumps. Handles electrical fault tracing, hydraulic hose builds were completed in house by myself, or in accordance to the job, weekly, brake work, and parts replacement monthly for a fleet of 70+ trucks with a 5 person team, taking care of faults and dealing with multiple faulty trucks that had to be back on the job by next shift, using test lights, multimeters, pressure testers, and schematic reading. Brings steady follow-through on teardown, re-install, and workshop safety tasks, keeping a clean house of shop debris and nonsense and working in a clean safe environment to get the job done correctly.
Work History
Registered apprentice
2 YearsApprentice
- Collaborated with senior mechanics to develop efficient repair strategies and workflows.
- Mentored junior apprentices, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential problems and enhance vehicle performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in various vehicles, ensuring timely repairs and maintenance.
- Implemented safety protocols during maintenance tasks, promoting a safe working environment.
- Utilized diagnostic tools and equipment to assess vehicle systems accurately and effectively.
- Streamlined parts inventory management, reducing downtime related to supply shortages.
- Enhanced repair processes through continuous improvement initiatives, increasing overall efficiency.
- Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs, gaining hands-on experience and improving technical skills.
- Made basic repairs to cars and other vehicles, asking questions, and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
- Took assessments to prove knowledge base and skills.
- Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
- Test drove vehicles before and after repairs to determine functionality, necessary actions or completion statuses.
- Operated mechanic's tools and shop equipment safely to prevent damage.
- Utilized diagnostic tools effectively to pinpoint specific issues contributing to vehicle malfunctions or suboptimal performance levels quickly.
- Cleared work areas of debris and organized supplies to maintain safety and appearance.
- Took advantage of opportunities to learn new systems and repair procedures.
- Kept personal appearance and all work areas neat and professional.
- Studied manuals and repair books to increase knowledge and mechanical understanding of vehicles.
- Developed strong problem-solving skills while troubleshooting various mechanical issues under the guidance of experienced mentors.
- Reduced downtime for customers by completing routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake adjustments efficiently.
- Conducted thorough inspections of vehicles to identify potential issues and recommend appropriate repair solutions.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following company safety policies and proactively identifying potential hazards in the workshop area.
- Expanded knowledge base through continuous learning opportunities such as training seminars, workshops, and certification courses related to the automotive field.
- Scanned vehicle computer systems using [Type] scanners, noting results in [Software].
- Streamlined workshop operations by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Provided excellent customer service through detailed explanations of repairs needed, increasing trust and repeat business opportunities.
- Answered shop phone and talked with customers about repair progress, changes to plans or necessary supplies.
- Supported the team in achieving quality workmanship by adhering to established industry procedures during all repair tasks.
- Developed a strong foundation of industry knowledge by staying current on automotive trends, new technologies, and best practices for vehicle maintenance and repairs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
Apprentice mechanic
1 YearApprentice mechanic
1 YearMechanic Help
4 YearsEducation
Fall protection Certificate
First-aid Certificate
Ozone Depletion Certificate
Forklift and propane Certificate
Pre-apprenticeship program - Heavy Equipment Tech.
GED
Academic upgrading
Canadian General Equivalency Diploma
Skills
Heavy equipment
Diesel engine repair
Brake service
Steering and suspension repair
Hydraulic hose fabrication
Safety of tools and workshop operation
Reading electrical and hydraulic schematics
Electrical fault diagnosis
Battery
starter
and alternator replacement
Circuit testing
Certification
- Fall protection Certificate 2016
- First-aid Certificate 2016
- Ozone Depletion Certificate 2016
- Forklift and propane Certificate
- Safety and WHMIS training and certificate of completion. 2015
Timeline
Registered apprentice
Waste connections of canada
01.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Apprentice mechanic
JE Culp transport
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More
Apprentice mechanic
Geo-foundations
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More
Mechanic Help
Mechanics Contracting
01.2012 - 01.2016Read More
Canadian General Equivalency Diploma
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Forklift and propane Certificate
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Ozone Depletion Certificate
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First-aid Certificate
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Apprentice
Waste Connections Inc.
2023 - 2024Read More
Fall protection Certificate
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Conestoga College
Pre-apprenticeship program from Heavy Equipment Tech.
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Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
GED
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Conestoga College Cambridge Campus
Academic upgrading
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