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Brett Crofut

Woodbury,CT

Summary

Resourceful Diesel Mechanic versed in automobile, truck and van engineer repair. Polished in completing routine repairs, preventive maintenance and specialized rebuilds. Honest professional committed to completing repairs on time and above reproach.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diesel Mechanic

Norbert E. Mitchell
Danbury, CT
08.2022 - Current
  • Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
  • Performed DOT Inspections.
  • In-depth engine rebuilds and repairs.
  • Electrical system diagnosis and repairs.
  • Diesel emission control system diagnosis and repairs.
  • Engine, transmission, rear differential. replacement/repair.
  • Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.

Motor Transport Diesel Mechanic

U.S. Marine Corps
New Haven, CT
11.2017 - 02.2025
  • Perform regular and preventative maintenance on Military combat vehicles such as all versions of the MTVR (Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement)
  • Hmmv (military hummer), and all versions of the LVSR (Logistics Vehicle
  • System Replacement)
  • Aid as a key element in combat logistical movements as the convoy mechanic
  • Perform combat logistical vehicle recoveries
  • Fulfilled administrative duties, including: completing and filing paperwork
  • Directing a multi-line phone and setting appointments
  • Collaborated with Assistant convoy commanders to plan, develop and implement the recovery asset to the convoy correctly safety and efficiently

Automotive Technician

Ingersoll Auto of Danbury
Danbury, CT
05.2019 - 07.2022
  • Performed routine maintenance jobs on vehicles such as drive line services
  • Diesel engine repair and diagnostics
  • Engine tune-ups, cooling system flushes, and brake system maintenance
  • Repaired leaks in cooling systems and replaced cylinder heads
  • Rewired electrical systems for enhanced efficiency
  • Tested vehicle components in order to identify issues more quickly
  • Took vehicle for test drives and used compression gauges and infrared engine
  • Analyzer to find problems
  • Tore down then rebuilt assemblies such as engines, transmission, and electrical systems

Automotive Technician/Mechanic

Langs Auto
Brookfield, CT
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • Performed routine maintenance jobs on vehicles such as drive line services
  • Engine tune-ups, cooling system flushes, and brake system maintenance
  • Repaired leaks in cooling systems and replaced cylinder heads
  • Rewired electrical systems for enhanced efficiency
  • Tested vehicle components in order to identify issues more quickly
  • Took vehicle for test drives and used compression gauges and infrared engine
  • Analyzer to find problems
  • Tore down then rebuilt assemblies such as engines, transmission, and electrical systems

Automotive Technician

Pamby Motors Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Ridgefield, CT
07.2013 - 06.2018
  • Performed routine maintenance jobs on vehicles such as drive line services
  • Engine tune-ups, cooling system flushes, and brake system maintenance
  • Repaired leaks in cooling systems and replaced cylinder heads
  • Rewired electrical systems for enhanced efficiency
  • Tested vehicle components in order to identify issues more quickly
  • Took vehicle for test drives and used compression gauges and infrared engine
  • Analyzer to find problems
  • Tore down then rebuilt assemblies such as engines, transmission, and electrical systems

Education

Automotive Maintenance Technician -

Logistics Operation School
Jacksonville, NC
10.2017

Automotive Technology -

Henry Abbott Technical High School
Danbury, CT
06.2014

Skills

  • Engine repair
  • Vehicle system analysis
  • Troubleshooting & diagnosis
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Electrical systems
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Attention to detail
  • MIG welding

Certification

  • Class B Commercial Drivers License
  • Hazmat Endorsement
  • Tanker Endorsement

Timeline

Diesel Mechanic

Norbert E. Mitchell
08.2022 - Current

Automotive Technician

Ingersoll Auto of Danbury
05.2019 - 07.2022

Automotive Technician/Mechanic

Langs Auto
08.2018 - 04.2019

Motor Transport Diesel Mechanic

U.S. Marine Corps
11.2017 - 02.2025

Automotive Technician

Pamby Motors Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
07.2013 - 06.2018

Automotive Maintenance Technician -

Logistics Operation School

Automotive Technology -

Henry Abbott Technical High School
Brett Crofut