Grant Smith
New Liberty
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in vehicle servicing and maintenance, notably at Thompson Tire and Retread. Proven ability to lead teams and ensure safety compliance while performing vehicle inspections and repairs. Skilled in heavy lifting and proficient with hand and power tools, delivering exceptional service and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Stocker
Walmart
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
Tire Technician
Thompson Tire and Retread
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Replaced, repaired, and balanced OTR semi and commerical truck tires
- Semi Alignment
- Replaced Lug Bolts
- Assisted team by keeping shop tidy, clean, and free of safety hazards.
Quick Service Technician
Zimmerman Honda
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Replaced, repaired, and balanced tires
- Changed engine, differential, and transmission oil
- Filled coolant reservoir
- Inspected brake pads, tread depth, underbody, and suspension/steering components
- Replaced batteries, headlights, taillights, turn signals, and interior lights
- Radio calibration
Quick Service Technician
Smart Honda
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Changed engine and transmission oil
- Underbody inspection
- Measuring brake pads and tread depth
- Basic recalls
Crew Chief
Discount Tire
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Calibrated TPMS systems
- Inflated tires to PSI requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Cleaning mounting surfaces
- Inventory
Education
High School Diploma -
Scott Community College
Davenport, IA10.2023
Skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Servicing vehicles
- Hand and power tools
- Fleet maintenance
- Road-worthiness evaluations
- Heavy lifting
- Truck processing
- Forklift operations
Timeline
Stocker
Walmart
10.2025 - 02.2026
Tire Technician
Thompson Tire and Retread
03.2025 - 09.2025
Quick Service Technician
Zimmerman Honda
09.2024 - 02.2025
Quick Service Technician
Smart Honda
10.2023 - 09.2024
Crew Chief
Discount Tire
11.2022 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Scott Community College