Cole Cravens
Columbus,IN
Summary
Recent graduate with excellent technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Technician
Bartholomew Consolidated School
Columbus, IN
01.2022 - Current
- Resealed oil pans after changing oil filters or performing other related services.
- Checked fan belts for wear or tension issues and replaced them if necessary.
- Read job orders and observed and listened to vehicles in operation to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
- Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
- Partnered with manager to learn new skills using technician training and hands-on coaching.
- Lubricated moving parts and drove repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to identify any potential safety risks before they become major problems.
- Checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.
Education
Diploma - Diesel Technology
Lincoln College of Technology
Indianapolis, IN10-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Ivy Tech
Columbus, INSkills
- Maintenance and repair
- Drivability testing
- Overhauling engines
- ABS servicing
- Inspection procedures
- Fluid adjustments
- Vehicle testing
- Troubleshooting skills
References
- Harvey Bailey - 812-350-7753
- Tyler Bailey - 812-447-9316
- Dixie Mellis - 812-343-7664
Timeline
Diesel Technician
Bartholomew Consolidated School
01.2022 - Current
Diploma - Diesel Technology
Lincoln College of Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Ivy Tech