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Jake Towery

Summary

Hardworking Automotive Technician with 12 years of experience in field. Positive individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs. Love new challenges and obtaining new knowledge. Willingness to learn new skills and becoming proficient in said skill.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Tech

Valor Automotive
09.2023 - Current
  • Refined diagnostic skills across various diesel engine models, ensuring accurate diagnostics and repairs.
  • Completed warranty services and submitted required paperwork.
  • Collaborated with team members on complex repairs, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
  • Expanded service information knowledge across multiple brands.
  • Executed complex repairs involving engine rebuilds, transmission overhauls, electrical diagnostics on medium duty trucks and buses.
  • Worked as a team lead encouraging younger technicians to grow and help guide them through a diagnostic and repair process.
  • Maintain relations with service advisors and sales team to help improve day to day operations and sales.


Chrysler Foreman/Automotive Service Technician

Marmie Motor
02.2018 - Current
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Perform DOT inspections on light and heavy duty vehicles and equipment.
  • Perform repairs primarily on medium duty Ram trucks.
  • Diagnose and repair vehicle emissions systems.
  • Create repair estimates using dealer software and forwarding information to advisors.
  • Maintained up to date training with dealer and manufacturer for warranty repair and maintenance actions.
  • Trained and coached new employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Perform advanced diagnostic and repairs for the shop and other technicians.
  • Verify shop equipment is in working order and clean. Remedy any concerns with said equipment or shop as a whole
  • Work with advisors and service manager to schedule consistently in order to keep a good work flow.
  • Acquire and maintain ASE certifications.
  • Maintain a level of professionalism required by an automotive dealer.


Automotive Technician

Becker Tire
04.2017 - 02.2018

Returned to my previous employer and maintained

appropriate mechanical repairs.

Automotive Technician

Cornerstone Automotive
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Performed DOT inspection on light and heavy duty vehicles, including trailers, and commercial equipment.
  • Diagnosed minor electrical concerns and mechanical failures.
  • Created accurate quotes for the customers and part availabilities, documented all information in order for advisor to call and approve work.
  • Performed major transmission and engine repair including rebuilds.
  • Performed differential overhauls
  • Installed vehicle interlock systems and remote start system

Automotive Technician

Beckertire
03.2012 - 02.2016
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Performed DOT inspections on light and heavy duty vehicles including trailers.
  • Diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using diagnostic equipment including OEM scan tools, aftermarket scan tools, and oscilloscopes.
  • Created appointments for customers, created accurate quotes and contacted customers for repairs, as well as ordering and obtaining parts.
  • Performed preventative maintenance, such as oil changes, tire replacement, balancing, alignments, flushes, and tune ups.
  • Performed minor engine and transmission repairs.
  • Repaired varying types of steering and suspension systems.
  • Started rebuilding transfer cases and differential assemblies
  • Repaired heavy duty suspension, steering, and brake systems on over the road truck, trailers, and ag equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Russell High School
Russell, KS
05.2011

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Communication
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Work Orders and Documentation
  • Work ethic
  • Major and minor repair ability
  • Out of the box thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Wide range of vehicle knowledge
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • New Employee Training

Timeline

Diesel Tech

Valor Automotive
09.2023 - Current

Chrysler Foreman/Automotive Service Technician

Marmie Motor
02.2018 - Current

Automotive Technician

Becker Tire
04.2017 - 02.2018

Automotive Technician

Cornerstone Automotive
04.2016 - 04.2017

Automotive Technician

Beckertire
03.2012 - 02.2016

High School Diploma -

Russell High School
Jake Towery