Kyle Nickell
MT STERLING,KY
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with a strong work ethic and proven problem-solving skills with 15 years experience at DUTCH'S FORD. Expert in engine repair and preventive maintenance, consistently enhancing workshop efficiency. Committed to safety and customer service, ensuring high-quality vehicle diagnostics and repairs while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
DUTCH'S FORD
Mt.sterling Ky
01.2010 - 04.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles with various concerns such as, engine replacements, drivablity concerns, short block assembly, valve train issues and timing drive components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Diesel Industrial
Universal Technical Institute
Glendale Heights, IL05.2009
High School Diploma -
Montgomery County High School
Mt.sterling Ky05.2008
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Customer service
- Front end steering and suspension
- Alignments
Accomplishments
FORD MASTER CERTIFIED
Timeline
Automotive Technician
DUTCH'S FORD
01.2010 - 04.2025
Graduate Certificate - Diesel Industrial
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Montgomery County High School