Ethan Rich
Zephyrhills,Florida
Summary
Driven automotive professional with a proven track record at Walmart and Midas Muffler, showcasing expertise in vehicle inspection and maintenance. Skilled in tire rotations and customer service, I excel in diagnosing and solving complex mechanical issues, enhancing vehicle safety and performance. Demonstrated ability to improve service efficiency by 30%, leveraging technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire and Lube Technician
Walmart
10.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance.
- Tested tires for wear, balance and overall condition.
- Flushed and refilled radiators, alternators, and transmissions.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Identified problems and replaced worn tires on variety of vehicles.
Automotive Mechanic
Midas Muffler
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Measured depth of current tire tread and educated customers about dangers of low tread.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- 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.
- Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zephyrhills High School
Zephyrhills, FL05-2023
Skills
- Hand tools proficiency
- Technical aptitude
- Battery testing
- Filter replacement
- Maintenance scheduling
- Computer skills
- Suspension systems
- Bay maintenance
- Multi-point inspection
- Gasket replacements
- Coolant flushes
- Replacing parts
- Inspecting vehicles
- Tire changing and rotation
- Vehicle oil change
- Labor tracking
- Power tools
- Fluid checks
- Tire damage repair
- Customer service
- Fault diagnostics
- Automobile repair
- Brakes replacement
- Automotive lift operation
- Flexible schedule
- Battery installation
- Battery replacements
- Fuel injection servicing
- Tire rotations
- Road testing
- Brake systems
- Relationship building
- Safety checks
- Dependable and responsible
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Deadline driven
- Vehicle inspection
- Oil changes
Timeline
Tire and Lube Technician
Walmart
10.2023 - Current
Automotive Mechanic
Midas Muffler
01.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Zephyrhills High School
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