Bruce Buchmiller
West Sacramento,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Tire Technician with good customer service skills and in-depth understanding of different vehicle systems. Experienced in completing services quickly and accurately to handle high daily workload. Offering over 17 years in field. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire-technician
B&B Tires
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Maintained and managed tire and hardware inventory with regular stock assessments.
- Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
- Analyzed customer needs to recommend suitable tires for personalized requirements.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to limit operational disruptions.
- Sourced tires to meet customer quality and budget needs.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance.
- Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects, and patching holes.
- Assisted team by keeping shop tidy, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Inflated tires to recommended pressure levels for tire and vehicle size.
- Identified problems and replaced worn tires on variety of vehicles.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment to safely remove and install tires.
- Assisted customers with selecting correct brand, type and size of tire for vehicle.
Tire Technician
Firestone Tires
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Analyzed customer needs to recommend suitable tires for personalized requirements.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Sourced tires to meet customer quality and budget needs.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Verified vehicle safety by testing batteries, performing oil changes and inspecting fluid levels.
- Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance.
- Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects, and patching holes.
- Assisted team by keeping shop tidy, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Evaluated tire tread depth and air pressure to verify proper tire inflation.
- Installed tire chains for winter driving conditions.
- Checked, installed and repaired rotors, pads and drums.
- Assisted customers with selecting correct brand, type and size of tire for vehicle.
- Identified problems and replaced worn tires on variety of vehicles.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment to safely remove and install tires.
- Tested tires for wear, balance and overall condition.
- Inflated tires to recommended pressure levels for tire and vehicle size.
Tire Technician
California General Tire Pro's
05.2011 - 12.2014
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Analyzed customer needs to recommend suitable tires for personalized requirements.
- Sourced tires to meet customer quality and budget needs.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance.
- Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects, and patching holes.
- Assisted team by keeping shop tidy, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Evaluated tire tread depth and air pressure to verify proper tire inflation.
- Checked, installed and repaired rotors, pads and drums.
- Replaced inner tubes and repaired side walls when warranted.
- Identified problems and replaced worn tires on variety of vehicles.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment to safely remove and install tires.
- Tested tires for wear, balance and overall condition.
- Inflated tires to recommended pressure levels for tire and vehicle size.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yolo High
West Sacramento, CASkills
- Brake system service
- Tire mounting
- Parts Lubrication
- Tire balancing
- Brake repairs
- Fluid Checks
- Facility Cleaning
- Mounting expertise
- Oil Changes
- Automotive Maintenance
- Power Tool Operation
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Tire Damage Assessment
- Battery Replacement
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Maintenance
- Air Filter Replacement
- Safe Vehicle Lifting
- Valve Stem Replacement
- Service Reports
- Tire Rotations
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- Vehicle Wheel Mounting
- Hydraulic Jacks
- Tire Reassembly
- Emergency Repairs
- Deadline Oriented
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Decision-Making
- Safety Protocols
- Tire Sealants
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Tire Sensor Resets
- Detail-Oriented
- Tire Rotation
- Battery Checks
- Proper Tire Inflation
- Staff Training
- Fleet Car Repairs
- Heavy Lifting
- Wheel Counterweight Determination
- Tire Casing Inspections
- Wheel Removal
- Puncture Sealing
Timeline
Tire-technician
B&B Tires
01.2017 - 11.2022
Tire Technician
Firestone Tires
03.2015 - 12.2018
Tire Technician
California General Tire Pro's
05.2011 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Yolo High