Joshua Wilson
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 15+ years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Service Technician
Jays Auto Service
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- 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.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
Automotive Service Technician
Meineke Auto Care Center
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- 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.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Automotive Salvage Member
Chucks Auto Parts
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Sorted materials such as metals, glass or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling.
- Inspected materials to determine appropriate placements for repurposing or disposal.
- Worked with clients and visitors to accurately sort materials for further handling.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters or other recycled materials processing facilities.
- Cut discarded products such as appliances and automobiles into small pieces using saws, blow torches or other hand or power tools.
- Used specialized machines to remove refrigerants and safely handle other hazardous materials.
Education
No Degree - Automotive Service
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania
Exton, PA2013
High School Diploma -
Pennsbury High School
Fairless Hills, PA06.2007
Skills
- Engine Tuneup and Repairs
- Supply Ordering
- Multi-Point Inspection
- Oil Changes
- Brake Systems Understanding
- Changing Tires
- Drivability Issues
- Safety Procedures
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Operating Air Compressors
Certification
PA Safety Inspection and Emissions.
Timeline
Automotive Service Technician
Jays Auto Service
01.2022 - 06.2023
Automotive Service Technician
Meineke Auto Care Center
02.2019 - 01.2022
Automotive Salvage Member
Chucks Auto Parts
01.2018 - 02.2019
No Degree - Automotive Service
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Pennsbury High School
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