John Bowen

John Bowen

Vehicle Mechanic

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Every Man Has His Vice

  • Education

    • White Pine High School

      2004 - 2006
      High school diploma Vocational 12

      Activities and Societies: Welding, AG

  • Experience

    • Kwik-Kar Auto Lube & Auto Repair Ridgmar

      Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
      Vehicle Mechanic

      At Kwik Kar I performed oil changes, tire rotations, mounting and balancing of tires and wheels, brake work, basic parts installations, flushes, alignments, some diagnosing, cleaning and detailing, sales, and some mod-work. Partial ASE training for certification but mostly hands on educated. I learned a lot of patience through this line of work and how not to cut corners on even the simplest of tasks. I received 1 raise while employed at Kwik Kar.

    • BROADWAY IRON & METAL INC

      Mar 2013 - Feb 2014
      Forklift Operator

      As an Electronics Processor at Broadway Metal and Recycling I operated heavy equipment, I managed a small crew, dealt in weighing, inventory, stocking, and basic overall classification of ferrous and nonferrous metals used in manufacturing and deconstruction of electronics and scrap metal. I gained multiple raises and promotions and obtained a forklift certification for proper safety and operation. I learned to run a bobcat and front-end loader in my time there. Broadway Metal and Recycling is the only R2, ISO 140001 and OSHAS 18001 certified metal recycling facilities in the Phoenix area. Show less

    • EXTREME CLEAN POWER WASHING, LLC

      Sept 2014 - Mar 2016
      Independent Contractor

      At Extreme Clean I traveled out of town every week logging over 3000 miles a month, cleaning, pressure washing, degreasing concrete, asphalt, and other porous surfaces. Hand scrubbing and cleaning cars, trucks, RVs, and heavy equipment on site and at designated EPA and ISO rated locations. I was in charge of maintenance on all equipment and trucks with combinations of small gas and Diesel engines as well as high pressure water pumps and heated lines. This job required a lot of hands on fabrication and quick thinking with plumbing all the way to wiring. Contacts and accounts such as Walmart, Samsclub, circle Ks, and a handful of other small businesses were cleaned on weekly and monthly schedules all scheduled by me. I earned 3 substantial salary raises throughout my employment with Extreme Clean Power Wash and 2 different Job titles. Show less

    • Associated materials inc

      Oct 2016 - Feb 2018
      Material Handler

      While employed at AMI I would coordinate with a team of material handlers and loaders to pack and prep all outgoing products in the most efficient manner. Scanning and binning all items to locate materials and keeping all tools and cleaning supplies organized to work as safe as possible, using basic WMS software we moved average 2000 units a day depending on production.

    • FLEETWASH INC

      Feb 2018 - May 2018
      Pressure Washer

      February 2018 to May 2018While at Fleetwash I washed vehicles each day using scrapers, brushes, vacuums and hoses; organized daily workflow to meet deadlines. Inspected vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards/regulations. Ensure the fleet common areas, shop, parts area and parking lot are cleaned daily and free of spills and debris to ensure a safe working area at all times. Maintained supplies inventory, and ran errands for parts and supplies as needed.

    • STAY AT HOME DAD

      May 2018 - Jul 2021
      Unemployed
    • We Recycle Solar

      Jun 2021 - now
      Material Handler

      Currently at the bottom of the totem pole, but well on my way to more knowledge and greater experience with in the Solar Recycling Industry.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Forklift

      OSHA
      Jun 2014