Donald Walker
Yonkers
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated automotive technician with a strong commitment to team success, I bring a diligent work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional organizational abilities. Possessing comprehensive knowledge of diagnosis and repair, along with formal training in Automotive Technology, I am fully prepared to tackle any obstacle that arises. Driven by a relentless desire to expand my knowledge, improve my skills, and excel in the automotive repair industry, I am unwavering in my dedication to providing outstanding service and surpassing customer expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Service Technician
Audi New Rochelle
07.2021 - Current
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts costs.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
Automotive Service Technician
Mercedes Benz of Nanuet
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts costs.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Automotive Technician
Mercedes Benz of New Rochelle
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Automotive Technician
Audi Hawthorne
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Automotive Equipment Technician
Verizon
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
- Operated specialized equipment such as Aerial Equipment and generators to test electronics and computer control systems.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
Automotive Technician
Audi Of Greenwich
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems
- Worked on gasoline, and diesel vehicles to repair engines, transmissions and electrical systems.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires.
- Maintained compliance with dealer and manufacturer standards for warranty repair and maintenance actions.
Diesel Technician
Ryder Transportation
11.2010 - 05.2013
- Troubleshoot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Troubleshoot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Documented findings and all actions taken.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
GSE Mechanic
Delta Airlines
04.2010 - 11.2010
- Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
- Performed frequent inspections of company equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
- Documented and filed records of repair work and maintenance for accurate tracking of labor hours, inventory use and equipment histories.
Equipment Associate
United Rentals
07.2008 - 10.2009
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Performed routine and preventative maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
Education
Automotive Technology Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania
Exton, PA06-2008
High School Diploma - Computerized Industrial Design
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
Yonkers, NY06-2006
Skills
- Automotive servicing
- Inspecting equipment
- Automotive maintenance
- Automotive component understanding
- NYS inspection license
- Routine equipment maintenance
- Engine installations
- Installations and repairs
- Testing and diagnosis
Certification
EPA 609 Refrigerant Certification
Timeline
Automotive Service Technician
Audi New Rochelle
07.2021 - Current
Automotive Service Technician
Mercedes Benz of Nanuet
10.2020 - 06.2021
Automotive Technician
Mercedes Benz of New Rochelle
07.2020 - 10.2020
Automotive Technician
Audi Hawthorne
02.2020 - 06.2020
Automotive Equipment Technician
Verizon
04.2015 - 01.2020
Automotive Technician
Audi Of Greenwich
05.2013 - 04.2015
Diesel Technician
Ryder Transportation
11.2010 - 05.2013
GSE Mechanic
Delta Airlines
04.2010 - 11.2010
Equipment Associate
United Rentals
07.2008 - 10.2009
EPA 609 Refrigerant Certification
Automotive Technology Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma - Computerized Industrial Design
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
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