Jesse Briet
Spokane,WA
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with 37+ years in service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Technician
foothills lincoln mazda
Spokane, WA
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Kept team in compliance with shop and manufacturer specifications for repairs and maintenance services.
Automotive Technician
Northtown Auto Sales & Services
Spokane, WA
02.2016 - 12.2023
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Tested engine, safety and combustion control standards to comply with state vehicle requirements.
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Automotive Technology
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA03-1997
Skills
- Coolant flushes
- Gasket replacements
- Engine overhauls
- Hazardous waste management
- Replacing parts
- Inspecting vehicles
- System repairs
- Vehicle Inspection
- Calibration understanding
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Issue Resolution
- Changing Oil
- Alignments experience
- Parts Replacement
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Brake Systems
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Safety awareness
- Engine Rebuilds
- Valid Driver's License
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Suspension Systems
- Preparing Work Orders
- Heavy Lifting
- Brake systems knowledge
- Operating pneumatic tools
- Soldering skills
- Engine repair
- Hazmat knowledge
- Refurbishing skills
- Coolant System Control
- ASE Certification
- Diagnostic abilities
- Detecting refrigerant leaks
- Hand and power tools
- Suspension systems understanding
- Installing equipment
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Drivability issues
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Electrical circuits diagrams
- Troubleshooting skills
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Relaying Complex Information
- Strong Work Ethic
- Team Collaboration
- Electrical understanding
- Maintaining records
- Calibrating instruments
- Replacing Filters
- Ticket writing
- Estimating Work
- Customer Service
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diesel engines
- Quality Assurance
- Electrical Systems
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Certification
a.s.e certified
Timeline
Auto Technician
foothills lincoln mazda
12.2023 - 03.2024
Automotive Technician
Northtown Auto Sales & Services
02.2016 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Automotive Technology
Yakima Valley Community College
a.s.e certified
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