Calvin Thompson
Auto Technician
Louisville,Ky
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 10 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Technicain
Lousiville Automotive
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
Technician
Vergillios Deisel and Automotive
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
Technician
Craig and Landreth
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
Technician
Jaguar Land Rover
11.2018 - 08.2023
- Performed accurate mechanical and electrical diagnoses of various vehicles and automotive systems
- Executed all work independently while ensuring quality of each diagnosis and repairs completed
- Performed adjustments, calibrations and inspections for jaguar and land rover vehicles
- Read blueprints, schematics and technical drawings
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of work space
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
91 Mike Bradley Technician
West Virginia Army National Guard
06.2013 - 06.2019
- Responsible for accurately troubleshooting and maintaining Bradley Infantry Fighting vehicles so that each vehicle was mission capable
- Effectively kept mission readiness of 12+ Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles independently on numerous occasions
- Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to accurately diagnose failures and malfunctions of all systems and line response units
- Worked on a variety of vehicles including, Bradley Fight Vehicles, 5-Ton Trucks, Palletized Load Systems, Humvees, Generators, M113s, M1068s, M88s
- Ability to follow technical manuals to read schematics and diagrams to perform advanced troubleshooting
- Responsible for the soldiers in the 1-150th Alpha Troop maintenance platoon to guarantee that our soldiers could troubleshoot and maintain the Bradley Fighting Infantry Vehicles, in addition to 113 Troop Carriers, 1068 Mortar Carriers, Humvees, 5-Ton trucks, and Palletized Load Systems.
C Technician
Montgomery Chevrolet
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Utilized General Motors Service information to accurately diagnose electrical and mechanical faults
- Performed general automotive maintenance and repairs as well as used car inspections and pre-delivery inspections on a wide range of automotive vehicles
- Completed a variety of safety recalls and reprograms of vehicles electrical components.
Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Ensured safe handling of trains and rail cars to guarantee all cargo reached the destination on time and safely
- Worked unsupervised and performed in critical job conditions responsibly while observing all Norfolk Southern and F.R.A guidelines
- Required to work together with the engineer to allow safe handling of trains and give directions on how to proceed from the ground or the cab of the locomotive to complete the job in the most efficient and safe manner.
C-Climber
Asplundh Tree Company
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Observed all right of ways for power lines to ensure that they had proper clearance from surrounding trees
- Responsible for climbing the tree and trimming the limbs or removing the tree while following all safety regulations and avoiding all potential hazards
- Other responsibilities included safety, cutting brush with chainsaws, chipping brush and logs
- Educated new employees on proper climbing techniques and how to trim a tree while being safe and avoiding all potential hazards.
Auto Technician
Moores Chevrolet Dealership
07.2015 - 01.2017
- General automotive maintenance repairs
- Ex: brakes, rotors, tie rods, fuel pumps, control arms, universal joins, wheel hubs
- Mechanical troubleshooting to identify causes of customer complaints
- Inspected vehicles at key points for preventative maintenance of previously undiscovered faults and worn or old parts and informed the customer of the defects
- Test drove customer and dealer vehicles to ensure optimal functioning prior to and post repairs.
General Technician
Appalachian Tire Company
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Preformed general technical and mechanical maintenance on automotive vehicles
- Other responsibilities included general labor and troubleshooting
- Repaired or replaced tires for a variety of vehicles
- Talked to customers about complaints to better understand what the vehicles fault was and to assist in diagnosing the cause
- Used acetylene torches, and grinders to fabricate tools for specific functions
- Experienced working on older vehicles of any make and model that have not been optimally maintained
- Developed the knowledge to make repairs regardless of the state of the component
- Ex
- Rusted, Seized, corroded, sheared, striped, or broken parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belfry High School
Advanced Military Training - undefined
Bradley Technician School
Norfolk Southern Conductor School - undefined
Jaguar and Land Rover Academy - undefined
Skills
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Adaptability & Collaboration
Work Ethic
Loyalty
Leadership
Change Request Processing
Device Configuration
Safety Awareness
Hand And Power Tools
Problem Solving Ability
Blueprint And Schematic Understanding
Mechanical Expertise
Troubleshooting Skills
Auto And Engine Repair
Vehicle Test Drives
Inspections Proficiency
Maintenance and repairs
System Troubleshooting
Timeline
Technicain
Lousiville Automotive
05.2024 - 09.2024
Technician
Vergillios Deisel and Automotive
01.2024 - 05.2024
Technician
Craig and Landreth
08.2023 - 12.2023
Technician
Jaguar Land Rover
11.2018 - 08.2023
C Technician
Montgomery Chevrolet
09.2018 - 10.2018
Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
02.2018 - 08.2018
C-Climber
Asplundh Tree Company
03.2017 - 02.2018
Auto Technician
Moores Chevrolet Dealership
07.2015 - 01.2017
General Technician
Appalachian Tire Company
06.2013 - 07.2015
91 Mike Bradley Technician
West Virginia Army National Guard
06.2013 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Belfry High School
Advanced Military Training - undefined
Bradley Technician School
Norfolk Southern Conductor School - undefined
Jaguar and Land Rover Academy - undefined
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