Summary
Work History
Education
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Kent Elliott

Divide,CO

Summary

Skilled automotive repair professional with a solid history of success working on both domestic and import vehicles. Competent in locating problems and performing timely, accurate repairs. Offering 40+ years in the field and a hardworking, reliable nature.

Work History

Automotive Technician

Walmart
Woodland Park, CO
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of automotive systems and components to efficiently perform repairs.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks on a variety of vehicles, including removing, replacing, balancing and rotating tires
  • Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
  • Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
  • Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
  • Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
  • Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
  • Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
  • Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
  • Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
  • Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
  • Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
  • Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
  • Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
  • Filed records with state as part of performing vehicle safety inspections.
  • Kept team in compliance with shop and manufacturer specifications for repairs and maintenance services.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Auto Mechanics

Linn Technical College
Linn, MO
05-1980

Skills

  • Battery Services
  • Drivetrain Repair
  • Fluid Exchanges
  • Advanced Diagnostics
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Tire Services
  • Manual transmissions
  • EPA requirements
  • Tire mounting and balancing
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Parts Replacement
  • Changing Oil
  • System repairs

Accomplishments

  • Champion of the month from Walmart
  • Employee of the month

Affiliations

  • Fishing and Camping and trail riding

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Walmart

Associate of Applied Science - Auto Mechanics

Linn Technical College
Kent Elliott