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John Colistro

Saint Charles,IL

Summary

Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on all types of vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic Shop Foreman

Fox River Harley Davidson
11.2021 - Current
  • Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Directed daily operations of team of ten technicians and shop professionals.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities on motorcycles.
  • Managing repair orders and coordinating pick up and delivery logs with customers.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Service Truck Operator

Rush Enterprises
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.

Shop Manager

Kirkland Construction
07.2016 - 12.2017
  • Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Fleet Manager

City Of Aransas Pass Fleet Department
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
  • Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
  • Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
  • Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.

Owner/Operator Motorcycle Technician

Self-Employed
07.2013 - 03.2015
  • Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
  • Dismantled and rebuilt engines to diagnose and repair problems.
  • Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical assemblies such as headlights, tail lights, starters and signal lights in accordance with DOT laws.

Maintenance Worker

Tank Connection
04.2007 - 07.2013
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Education

Motorcycle Repair Certification -

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ
05.2006

Skills

  • Safety Awareness
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Safety Management
  • Equipment Operation
  • Equipment Repair
  • Work Order Management
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Inventory Management
  • Complaint Resolution

Additional Information

Served in the US Army from January 1993-February 2000 as a mechanic.

Timeline

Mechanic Shop Foreman

Fox River Harley Davidson
11.2021 - Current

Service Truck Operator

Rush Enterprises
01.2018 - 10.2021

Shop Manager

Kirkland Construction
07.2016 - 12.2017

Fleet Manager

City Of Aransas Pass Fleet Department
03.2015 - 07.2016

Owner/Operator Motorcycle Technician

Self-Employed
07.2013 - 03.2015

Maintenance Worker

Tank Connection
04.2007 - 07.2013

Motorcycle Repair Certification -

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute

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