Jeffrey Cottengaim
Rochester,IL
Summary
Skilled Automotive Technician with a strong work ethic and problem-solving prowess, honed at the State of Illinois. Expert in engine repair, diagnostics, and quality assurance, enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated professionalism as a School Bus Driver, ensuring safe and punctual transportation. Achieved a significant improvement in shop efficiency and reliability.
Also, I have a CDL license.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
State of Illinois
09.1974 - 02.2003
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
School Bus Driver
Springfield School District
01.1989 - 05.1989
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Education
Lanphier High School
Springfield, ILSkills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Changing tires
- Engine repair
- Problem-Solving
- Valid Driver's License
- Changing Oil
- Hand and power tools
- Brake systems understanding
- Replacing parts
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts Replacement
- Fluid Exchanges
- Diagnostic abilities
- Steering systems
- Tire Services
- System repairs
- Replacing Filters
- Battery Services
- Electrical understanding
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Drivetrain Repair
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Springfield School District
01.1989 - 05.1989
Automotive Technician
State of Illinois
09.1974 - 02.2003
Lanphier High School