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Colby Olson

Marietta Ga,Georgia

Summary

Dedicated Automotive Technician with a proven track record at Tires Plus Automotive, enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction through expert diagnostics and maintenance. Skilled in engine repair and possessing a strong work ethic, I significantly reduced vehicle downtime. Trained juniors, emphasizing attention to detail and safety, elevating workshop standards.

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Work History

Automotive Technician

Tires Plus Automotive
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
  • Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.

Education

Diploma -

Etowah High
Woodstock, GA
07.1994

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Changing tires
  • Attention to detail
  • Engine repair

Certification

Ase cert brakes, engine repair, engine performance, HVAC, electrical, steering and suspension And dot inspection cert

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Tires Plus Automotive

Diploma -

Etowah High
Colby Olson