Justin Bacon
Vancouver,WA
Summary
At Les Schwab Tires, I excelled as a Brake Alignment Technician, leveraging my wheel alignment expertise and exceptional communication skills to diagnose and resolve vehicle issues, enhancing alignment accuracy and vehicle performance. My collaborative efforts led to efficient completion of complex jobs, underpinned by a strong foundation in automotive diagnostics and interpersonal interactions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Brake Alignment Technician
Les Schwab Tires
05.2014 - Current
- Diagnosed customer vehicle problems and assigned specific model repair kit needed for misalignment.
- Explained alignment diagnostic results to customers and recommended best course of action.
- Enhanced vehicle alignment accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and adjustments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex alignment jobs efficiently and accurately.
- Performed test drives on vehicles before inspection to assist with diagnosing problems and after inspection to confirm problem resolution.
- Improved overall vehicle performance with regular maintenance checks on steering systems and tire pressure levels.
- Promoted safety measures by inspecting suspension systems for worn or damaged components.
- Drove and guided vehicles onto vehicle lifts and safely secured vehicles to prevent shift.
- Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition.
- Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance.
- Maintained tidy, clean work environment, reducing risk of lost tools or parts and enhancing shop safety.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Flushed and refilled radiators, alternators, and transmissions.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Evaluated fluid levels, battery functioning, and vehicle leaks.
- Checked, installed and repaired rotors, pads, and drums.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Evergreen High School
Vancouver, WA06.2001
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Suspension System Knowledge
- Automotive diagnostics
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Technical problem solving
- Hydraulic System Experience
- Wheel Alignment Expertise
- Physical Stamina and Dexterity
- Oil Changes
- Tire mounting
- Punctuality
- Tire balancing
- Machinery Operation
- Time tracking
- Fluid Checks
- Brake repairs
- Pressure monitoring
- Parts Lubrication
- Alignments experience
- Rotation and balancing
- New tire installation
- Work order processing
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- OSHA 10 & 30 certification
- Forklift Certification
- Experience driving semi trucks
Timeline
Brake Alignment Technician
Les Schwab Tires
05.2014 - Current
Diploma - General Studies
Evergreen High School