Darryl Kneller
Emmaus,PA
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, currently at Vinart. Expert in engine repair and preventive maintenance, enhancing vehicle performance and reducing downtime. Proven problem-solver, committed to safety and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Vinart
03.2008 - Current
- 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.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emmaus High School
Emmaus, PA06-2004
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Safety awareness
- Problem-solving
- Valid Driver's license
- Hand and power tools
- Time management
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Replacing parts
- Fluid exchanges
- Inspecting vehicles
- Vehicle inspection
- Suspension systems
Certification
- Certified Hyundai Auto Technician
- Certified state inspections and emissions
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Vinart
03.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Emmaus High School
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