Charles "chuck" Young
Soldotna
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Dans Auto Repair
Soldotna
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Conducted scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, tune-ups, and filter replacements.
Lube Technician
Alyeska Tire
Soldotna
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Inspected fluid level for steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, rear axle housings and shackles.
- Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
- Tested batteries using specialized equipment such as digital multimeters.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Reported any mechanical issues found during inspection to the supervisor immediately.
- Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Reviewed completed work and road-tested vehicles.
- Disposed of used oil containers in accordance with local regulations.
- Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage.
- Maintained tools, test equipment and materials, keeping work areas organized.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Performed oil changes and lubrication services on a variety of vehicles.
Auto Detailer /Used Car Technician
KCDJR of Soldotna
Soldotna
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Vacuumed vehicle interiors to remove loose dirt and debris.
- Conducted thorough interior and exterior cleaning and detailing of vehicles to enhance appearance.
- Inspected vehicle to verify pristine appearance for customer.
- Cleaned and conditioned leather, vinyl, and other interior materials.
- Adhered to safety protocols and guidelines to prevent damage to vehicles and personal injury.
- Performed preventative maintenance to maintain proper functioning of service tools and equipment.
- Removed tar spots from car bodies using specialized cleaning agents.
- Washed exterior surfaces of vehicles with water, soap and sponges and brushes.
- Removed stickers and decals from vehicle exteriors without damaging paint.
- Detailed wheels, tires, and undercarriage to remove dirt and brake dust.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds according to formulas.
- Cleaned and polished vehicles using wax, polishes, detergents, brushes, cloths, and buffing machines.
- Treated engines with degreasing agents to make them look clean and new.
- Inspected vehicles thoroughly before and after detailing to ensure quality of work.
- Performed minor repairs such as fixing broken trim pieces or replacing door handles.
- Applied waxes, sealants, and protective coatings to preserve paint and interior surfaces.
- Waxed exterior of vehicles, removed compound with soft cloth and buffed to brilliant shine.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stockroom and organized chemical racks by size, style and color for visual appeal.
- Maintained inventories of cleaning supplies.
- Tar removers were used on cars that had been driven through construction zones.
- Shampooed carpets and upholstery in vehicles to remove stains and dirt.
- Hand-waxed surfaces of automobiles to provide a protective coating against sun damage.
- Replaced burnt out light bulbs as needed on headlights or taillights.
- Drove vehicles to or from workshops or customer workplaces or homes.
- Identified issues affecting safety and brought up to shift supervisor for resolution.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure efficient operations.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for detailing vehicles correctly.
- Removed minor flaws in refinish using sanding and buffing.
Ranch Hand
Local places in MIssouri
Hamilton
05.2013 - 11.2018
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Maintained fences and gates to ensure safety of animals.
- Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
- Monitored pastures for health of vegetation and water sources.
- Participated in the branding, tagging, and ear marking of cattle for identification.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Harvested hay for use in winter months.
- Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.
- Cleaned out tanks used for storing water or fuel on the property.
- Prepared horses for travel.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment, including tractors and feeders.
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
- Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
Truck Loader
Bombgars Supply
Sioux City
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Returned unused or empty pallets back to correct warehouse space.
- Provided assistance in receiving dock area including helping unload trailers when necessary.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used during loading and unloading operations such as checking fluid levels, lubricating parts.
- Reported any discrepancies between shipment documents and actual loads received or delivered to management immediately upon discovery.
- Kept track of inventory levels while loading and unloading vehicles and ensured accuracy at all times.
- Applied shrink wrap to pallets, securing product for storage and shipment.
- Inspected merchandise for damage prior to loading or unloading.
- Assisted sorters by loading trucks with assigned packages for routes.
- Operated ship loading and unloading equipment and other specialized material handling equipment.
- Adhered to established safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Operated a variety of equipment such as dollies, hand-trucks, pallet jacks. to transport product throughout the warehouse.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments loaded or unloaded.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
Education
GED -
Corning Jr,sr High
Corning, IA05-1989
Skills
- Diagnostic analysis
- Engine performance
- Vehicle inspection
- Parts replacement
- Scheduled maintenance
- Customer relationship management
- Technical documentation
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Dans Auto Repair
09.2024 - 09.2025
Lube Technician
Alyeska Tire
06.2024 - 08.2024
Auto Detailer /Used Car Technician
KCDJR of Soldotna
01.2019 - 08.2024
Ranch Hand
Local places in MIssouri
05.2013 - 11.2018
Truck Loader
Bombgars Supply
05.2011 - 10.2013
GED -
Corning Jr,sr High