Corey Brown
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Reliable, hard working, focused and detail oriented employee committed to a safe and efficient work ethic.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire and Lube Technician
CPCC
Richland , WA
05.2007 - 10.2021
- Changed oil and filters in roll on/roll off trucks, super dump trucks and tractor/trailer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines and chassis to prevent premature engine/drivetrain and suspension wear.
- Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete oil changes/inspections each day.
- Removed trip hazards and other obstacles to maintain safe vehicle service work environment.
- Organized and regulated shop inventory to minimize waste
Sales and Service
Les Schwab Tires
Richland, Washington
10.1999 - 05.2007
- Dismount/mount tire and rim assemblies, tire repair & tire wear diagnosis
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Trained and regularly mentored fellow employees on proper use of tools/equipment and hoisting/lifting/jacking techniques and customer service etiquette.
- Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to discuss potential and current hazards needing attention
- Educated customers/fellow employees on proper tire rotation/balance intervals as well as how suspension/alignment and air pressure can affect tire wear
Stocker/Loader and Unloader
Pay N Pak Hardware
Kennewick, WA
03.1996 - 05.1998
- Performed general support clean-up duties and maintained clean work areas
- Stocked/faced inventory
- Operated forklift to stock lumber/sheetrock/brick and other building supplies and materials
- Operated cardboard compactor/bailer
- Manually loaded building supplies and materials into customers vehicles
- Greeted customers
- Cashier experience
Education
High School Diploma -
Kennewick High School
Kennewick, WA06.1998
Skills
- Hydraulic Jacks
- Tire Rotations
- Hand and Power Tools
- Safe Vehicle Lifting
- Puncture Sealing
- Wheel Removal
- Vehicle Wheel Mounting
- Inventory Management
- Oil Changes
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Proper Tire Inflation
- Tire Damage Assessment
- Detail-Oriented
- Equipment Inspection
- Shop Cleaning and Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Tire Casing Inspections
- Roadside Assistance
- Deadline Oriented
- Inventory Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Emergency Repairs
Additional Information
-Current CDL drivers license with tanker and HAZMAT endorsements and medical card. Spotless driving/criminal record
-Attended biannual/annual training to include first-aid, CPR, radiological worker training, fire watch ops/fire extinguisher, hazardous waste operations training, fall protection, electrical safety training and lockout/tagout, load securement, beryllium awareness and effects, forklift trained
Timeline
Tire and Lube Technician
CPCC
05.2007 - 10.2021
Sales and Service
Les Schwab Tires
10.1999 - 05.2007
Stocker/Loader and Unloader
Pay N Pak Hardware
03.1996 - 05.1998
High School Diploma -
Kennewick High School