Brian Davies

Work History

Empire Lakewood Nissan

03.2002 - 06.2012

Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.

Firestone Auto Care

03.1997 - 08.2002

Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.

Montgomery Wards Automotive

09.1991 - 04.1997

Sears Auto Center

04.1986 - 09.1991

Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.