John Wolf
Greenville,NC
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 30 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
30
30
years of professional experience
20
20
Certifications
Work History
Automotive Technician
Import Services
11.2018 - 10.2023
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Automotive Technician
Eurasian Import Center
09.2006 - 11.2018
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
Automotive Technician
AAMCO Transmissions
03.2005 - 09.2006
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
Automotive Technician
AAMCO Transmissions
10.2002 - 03.2005
- Removed and installed transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, etc.
- Was responsible to tear downs and rebuilding transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, etc.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
Automotive Technician
Cottman Transmission Ctr
09.2000 - 10.2002
- Remove and install transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, etc.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Automotive Technician
Aace Transmissions
01.2000 - 09.2000
- Remove and install transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, etc.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Automotive Technician
AAMCO Transmissions
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Remove and install transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, etc.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Automotive Technician
AAMCO Transmissions
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Remove and install transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, etc.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- 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.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School East
Toms River, NJ06.1993
Skills
- Electrical Diagnostics and Repair
- Valid Driver's License
- Engine Rebuilds
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Suspension Systems
- Transmissions
- Strong Work Ethic
- European Car Knowledge
- Parts Replacement
- Changing Oil
- Calibration Understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Systems Understanding
- Diagnostic Abilities
Certification
- ASE Refrigerant and Recovery - 08/02/2018
- BMW Body Electronics 2 - 06/06/2009
- BMW Diagnostics - 03/21/2009
- Mercedes Benz Elite Electrical Training - 04/18/2009
- Mercedes Benz Engine Drivability Training - 04/17/2009
- CAN Bus Systems and Diagnostics - 05/31/2008
- Volkswagen Advanced Data Block Evaluation - 07/14/2007
- Introduction to AAMCO Rebuilding Training - 04/24/2004
- External Diagnostic Service Technician - 11/11/2005
- Diagnostic Technician Certification - 10/11/2005
- Installation Technician Certification - 07/21/2003
- Advanced Electrical diagnostic Class - 04/17/2003
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Import Services
11.2018 - 10.2023
Automotive Technician
Eurasian Import Center
09.2006 - 11.2018
Automotive Technician
AAMCO Transmissions
03.2005 - 09.2006
Automotive Technician
AAMCO Transmissions
10.2002 - 03.2005
Automotive Technician
Cottman Transmission Ctr
09.2000 - 10.2002
Automotive Technician
Aace Transmissions
01.2000 - 09.2000
Automotive Technician
AAMCO Transmissions
01.1998 - 01.2000
Automotive Technician
AAMCO Transmissions
01.1995 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Toms River High School East
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