Cordial Mechanic/Tire Lube Technician with 20 year track record of performing inspections to determine safety-related repairs. Proficient in handling coolant and transmission flushes, checking air pressure in tires and replacing belts and filters. Dependable and persistent with high energy level and excellent teamwork acumen.
Skills
Inspecting vehicles
Replacing parts
Fluid checks
Tire rotations
Technical manuals
Diagnostic skills
Mounting expertise
Shop cleaning
Problem resolution
Calibrating systems
Oil changes
Brake systems
Customer Relations
Battery replacements
Alignments experience
Brake system service
Tire balancing
Work History
Tire and Lube Technician, 09/2020 - Current Idaho National Laboratory – Idaho Falls, ID,
Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
Checked fluids, tires, brakes and other systems as part of inspection.
Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations and rebalances.
Cleaned automotive service bays and removed debris and to promote organized work environment.
Performed customary courtesies to boost customer satisfaction, including vacuuming interior of vehicle and washing exterior windows.
Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
Educated customers on vehicle systems operation and recommended regular maintenance schedules to promote optimal vehicle functionality.
Removed trip hazards and other obstacles to maintain safe vehicle service work environment.
Suggested additional services to customers in order to meet upsell goals.
Engaged in customer follow-up phone calls to promote quality and consumer satisfaction.
Performed vehicle alignments, diagnosed and repaired suspension malfunctions to expand automotive services skill set.
Topped off all fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
Automotive Mechanic, 10/2017 - 01/2019 Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. – Saint Paul, MN,
Completed computer-assigned vehicle alignments.
Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed mileage-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets.
Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear and damage from accidents.
Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Measured depth of current tire tread and educated customers about dangers of low tread.
Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
Rotated and balanced tires for even wear.
Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.
Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
Procured, organized and managed parts inventories.
Maintained compliance with dealer and manufacturer standards for warranty repair and maintenance actions.
Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
Changed, rotated and balanced tires.
Attended safety meetings and implemented policies with junior team members.
Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
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.
Responded to customer telephone calls, emails and in-person requests for assistance.
Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Transport Mechanic, 05/2012 - 07/2017 Cemex Usa – Flagstaff, AZ,
Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
Inspected all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
Documented findings and all actions taken.
Performed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Associate of Science: Automotive Repair, Expected in - Texas Southern University - Houston, TX GPA:
GED: , Expected in - Houston Community College - Houston, TX GPA:
Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.
How this resume score could be improved?
Many factors go into creating a strong resume. Here are a few tweaks that could improve the score of this resume:
