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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
Complete full restorations of vehicle systems by employing testing, repair and replacement skills. Specialize in various vehicles, including Volvo and BMW. Skilled at inspecting issues, estimating costs and building relationships with customers. Offering 10 years of related experience and desire to positively impact business operations with hardworking and dependable attitude. Hardworking technician with 10 years in maintaining and repairing diverse vehicles using advanced manual and mechanical skills. Collaborate with customers and other mechanics to understand problems and plan repairs. Focused on maximizing customer satisfaction with dependable, expert service. Hardworking Automotive Technician successful at correcting problems, completing maintenance and enhancing vehicle operations. Skillful applying specialized experience and technical knowledge to all makes and models of vans, light trucks and SUVs. Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities for apprentice mechanics. Knowledgeable Automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for timeliness and quality. Hardworking Automotive Technician with 20 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives. Experienced automotive mechanic with excellent leadership skills, a clean driving record and MC endorsement. Skilled in ordering supplies, maintaining safety and meeting EPA requirements.
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Work History
02/2014 to 12/2016Automotive Service TechnicianLithia Motors | Seattle , WA
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Operated specialized equipment such as Snap On Solus Pro to test electronics and computer control systems.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Located and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Worked on various vehicles to repair engines, transmissions and electrical systems.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
08/2015 to 02/2016Automotive TechnicianDrivetime | Live Oak , TX
- Basic automotive repair & diagnostics (oil changes, multipoint inspections) Advanced automotive repair (engine rebuilding, frame replacement, engine & transmission assembly replacement.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- 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.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and developed effective resolutions with minimal oversight.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
09/2013 to 11/2014Automotive TechnicianDrivetime | Madison , TN
- Basic automotive repair & diagnostics (oil changes, multipoint inspections) Advanced automotive repair (engine rebuilding, frame replacement, engine & transmission assembly replacement.
- Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Worked on various vehicles to repair engines, transmissions and electrical systems.
- 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.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and developed effective resolutions with minimal oversight.
03/2006 to 11/2011Crew Leader, LaborerSuper Duty Boat Docks & Lifts | City , STATE
- Planned & paced work efficiently in order to meet work order requirements Answered to customer questions and concerns while maintaining quality crew workmanship.
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Operated 10' to 44' trailers and skytrak/forklift machines to safely move metal/building materials.
- Updated logs and reported on job progress.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Completed heavy labor tasks, including paving roads, hauling materials and digging ditches.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
- Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed as laborer for civil engineering projects, including maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
- Utilized all machinery and equipment while observing various safety precautions and practices.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Verified compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.
- Pitched in to help on short-staffed job site and to meet looming project deadlines.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Maintained clean workplace and supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove all debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
- Cultivated communications with customer and resolved budgetary and logistics issues to move toward project completion.
- Monitored overall team and individual employee performance and compiled data into project reports for supervisor.
- Reviewed project requirements with customer to clarify issues and facilitate timely completion of job.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Mitigated onsite issues by patiently listening to employee complaints and finding effective methods for resolution.
- Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
- Measured dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures.
- Worked with speed and accuracy to consistently meet production standards.
- Transported daily work materials to worksite and staged supplies in work area to facilitate timely completion of day's goals.
Education
Associates | Applied Science of
General TechnologyNational Park College, City
- Dean's List 1st and 2nd semesters of 2014-2015.
- Member of Phi Thedda Kappa.
- Graduated with 3.8 GPA
- Awarded President's List
- Awarded Who's Who
05/2015Technical Certificate in Advanced | Automotive TechnologyNational Park College, City, State
Second year advanced automotive classes covering manual & automatic transmissions & transaxles, differentials, emissions, & HVAC.
Automotive
TechnologyNational Park College, CityFirst year automotive classes covering steering & suspension, brakes, engine
performance, & shop safety.
12th grade GEDLake Hamilton High School, City, State
2004GED diploma | English, History, Science, ChemistryBasic knowledge of Math
Additional Information
- AWARDS , ASE Student Certification Automobile Maintenance & Light Repair Automobile Electrical/Electronics Systems Automobile Brakes Automobile Engine Repair Automobile Suspension & Steering Automobile Engine Performance Automobile Transmission & Transaxle Technical Degree in Automotive Service Technology President's Award (Fall 2015) President's Award (Fall 2014) Dean's Award (Spring 2015-2016) Who's Who Among Students In American Universities & Colleges (2016)
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School Attended
- National Park College
- Lake Hamilton High School
- Basic knowledge of Math
Job Titles Held:
- Automotive Service Technician
- Automotive Technician
- Crew Leader, Laborer
Degrees
- Associates | Applied Science of
General Technology
05/2015 Technical Certificate in Advanced | Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology
12th grade GED
2004 GED diploma | English, History, Science, Chemistry
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