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Bruce VanDyke

433 Snow Mountain Road Stanardsville ,VA

Summary

Hardworking ASE certified Automotive Instuctor/Technician with a Teaching license 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.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Technology Instructor

Greene County Technical Education Center
Stanardsville, VA
08.2021 - Current
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Operator

VDOT
Free Union, VA
01.2021 - Current
  • Perform Pre and Post trip inspections daily on vehicles and equipment
  • Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
  • Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
  • Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
  • Operated machining equipment safely and efficiently with team of operators.
  • Diagnosed problem areas and implemented repairs to Type equipment.
  • Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.

Football Coach

Greene County Schools
Stanardsville , VA
08.2015 - Current
  • Teach life skills through football.
  • Help kids understand the benefits of doing "The Right Thing"
  • Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in all players.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.

Assembler Technician

Northrop Grumman
Charlottesville , VA
08.2019 - 01.2021

Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.

• Build wiring harnesses for military equipment, Coast Guard ships and International Space Station

  • Closely inspected parts for cleanliness and freedom from contaminants.
  • Displayed exceptional mechanical aptitude and assembled and troubleshot complex equipment using diverse hand and power tools.
  • Operated and maintained variety of hand and power tools and assembled and repaired large mechanical units.

Crew Leader

VDOT
Troy, VA
07.2014 - 05.2019

  • Perform Pre and Post trip inspections on all vehicles and equipment.
  • Diagnosis and repair vehicles and equipmen
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Supervised crew of 12 employees in multiple project tasks, including general maintenance and asphalt patching.
  • Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
  • Monitored overall team and individual employee performance and compiled data into project reports for supervisor.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods, which reduced overall injuries .
  • Maintained clean workplace and supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove all debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
  • Verified compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Communicated effectively with all residents, upper management, and team members to keep everyone informed.

Auto Technician

Reynolds Buick/GMC
Orange, VA
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Attended safety meetings and implemented policies with junior team members.
  • Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
  • Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer.
  • Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
  • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.

Automotive Technician

Manassas Dodge
Manassas , VA
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Maintained compliance with dealer and manufacturer standards for warranty repair and maintenance actions.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase.
  • Supervised and mentored Number team members and facilitated daily service operations to drive business growth.
  • Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
  • Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Attended safety meetings and implemented policies with junior team members.

Auto Technician

P And B Automotive
Manassas , VA
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Diagnosed electrical malfunctions using oscilloscope.
  • Managed inventory through computerized inventory control system.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Stonewall Jackson High School
Manassas, VA
06.1989

Skills

  • A/C Systems
  • Calibrating Systems
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Rebuilding engines
  • Brake systems understanding
  • Electrical failure expertise
  • Operating air compressors
  • Electrical repair procedures
  • Electrical experience
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Diagnostic skills
  • Hand and power tools
  • Quality assurance inspections
  • Overseeing garage operations
  • Inventory organizing
  • Preventive maintenance services
  • Changing tires
  • Replacing parts
  • Computer system repairs
  • Chemical disposal
  • Transmission experience
  • Critical Thinking
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Communication
  • Team Management

Additional Information

Training:

•ASE

•Chrysler

•GM

•VA State Inspection Program

•VA Emission Inspection Program

•Numerous leadership training classes

•Diversity and Equality Training

•I have been Instructor in numerous training classes for operation/repair of equipment and procedures

• Basic Leadership classes

•Situational Leadership

•Learn to listen effectively

•Working with difficult people

•Communication Matters

Timeline

Automotive Technology Instructor

Greene County Technical Education Center
08.2021 - Current

Operator

VDOT
01.2021 - Current

Assembler Technician

Northrop Grumman
08.2019 - 01.2021

Football Coach

Greene County Schools
08.2015 - Current

Crew Leader

VDOT
07.2014 - 05.2019

Auto Technician

Reynolds Buick/GMC

Automotive Technician

Manassas Dodge

Auto Technician

P And B Automotive

Diploma - General Studies

Stonewall Jackson High School
Bruce VanDyke