Maxwell Kerstens
Albemarle,NC
Summary
A very well rounded Automotive/Diesel technician whose very knowledgeable about all the major operating systems that allow vehicles to go down the road every day. Look at every challenge as a valuable learning experience and always strive to better myself and my craft. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and honest. Works well within a team environment and unsupervised. Works well under pressure.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Mechanic
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord , NC
2021.02 - Current
- Perform 30-Day inspections on every single bus within a fleet of school buses and activity buses.
- Perform maintenance services, as well as diagnostics and repairs.
- Perform road calls, tow calls, as well as accident calls.
- Also perform many other tasks required of the transportation department such as new bus inspections and bus deliveries and maintenance on other vehicles within the transportation department.
Automotive Technician
Lake Norman Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram
Cornelius , NC
2018.03 - 2021.02
- Performed all the same duties I was tasked with at the previous dealer I worked at in California.
Automotive Technician
Dch Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Temecula
Temecula , CA
2014.11 - 2018.03
- Performed diagnostics and repairs to customer vehicles that ranged from electrical diagnostic and repair to mechanical diagnostic and repair of several automotive systems.
- Performed Pre Delivery Inspections on new vehicles being delivered to dealership before they could be sold to customers.
- Installed factory accessories on customer vehicles and unsold vehicles per request.
- Performed diagnostics and repairs on used vehicles as well as safety inspections.
- Performed several different types of maintenance services on customer vehicles.
Apprentice Technician
Dgf Motorsports
Vista , CA
2008.01 - 2018.03
- Started apprenticeship at DGF Motorsports, performing a number of tasks within a professional environment. Did everything from cleaning the work areas and project areas.
- Performed repairs on customer vehicles under the supervision of master technicians, as well as performing diagnostics under supervision on customer vehicles.
- Performed many fabrication tasks such as making mounting brackets, tube bending/fitting, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting, and installation of aftermarket accessories.
- Worked at DGF every to every other weekend until I left the state of California to move to North Carolina.
Production Worker
Temecula Valley Winery Management
Temecula , CA
2011.03 - 2013.06
- Worked in wine production performing several tasks consisting of crushing and pressing grapes during harvest.
- Adding additions and ingredients dependent on specific recipes of different types of wines.
- Cleaning work areas as well as cleaning fermentation tanks, barrels, and other wine making equipment.
- Racking, pump overs, punch downs.
- Bottling and labeling of finished products.
- Forklift operating to accomplish multiple tasks in production such as pallet stacking, barrel stacking, and moving and pouring of produce.
Education
Certified Through State of NC To State Inspect Vehicles On The Road - Currently Expired
State Inspectors License of North Carolina
2022-04
Level 3 Chrysler Certified - Chrysler Automotive/Diesel Technology
FCA Learning Facility
Charlotte, NC2021-02
Trade School Graduate - Automotive/Diesel Technology
Wyotech
Laramie, WY2014-09
Master ASE Certified A1-A9/S1-S4 - Automotive/Diesel Technology
ASE
Licensed 30-day Inspector For The State of North Carolina To Inspect School Buses in NC -
DPI 30-day Inspector
Skills
- Automotive/Diesel repair on multiple vehicle systems
- Metal Fabrication
- Welding
- Plasma and Oxy-Acetylene cutting
- Automotive/Diesel diagnostics on multiple vehicle systems
- Very observant inspector
- ASE Certified
- Commercial Drivers license class B
- Forklift Certified
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Critical Thinking
- Fleet Management
- 608 and 609 HVAC certified
Affiliations
- Like to do repair work on the side to help provide a service for my community in the best way I know how.
Accomplishments
- Was a shop foreman for a brief amount of time at Lake Norman Chrysler until covid hit.
Certification
- Level 3 Chrysler certified
- Master ASE certified A1-A9
- School bus ASE certified S1-S4
- 30-day inspectors license
- Was a state inspector for the state of North Carolina till license expired
Timeline
School Bus Mechanic
Cabarrus County Schools
2021.02 - Current
Automotive Technician
Lake Norman Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram
2018.03 - 2021.02
Automotive Technician
Dch Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Temecula
2014.11 - 2018.03
Production Worker
Temecula Valley Winery Management
2011.03 - 2013.06
Apprentice Technician
Dgf Motorsports
2008.01 - 2018.03
Certified Through State of NC To State Inspect Vehicles On The Road - Currently Expired
State Inspectors License of North Carolina
Level 3 Chrysler Certified - Chrysler Automotive/Diesel Technology
FCA Learning Facility
Trade School Graduate - Automotive/Diesel Technology
Wyotech
Master ASE Certified A1-A9/S1-S4 - Automotive/Diesel Technology
ASE
Licensed 30-day Inspector For The State of North Carolina To Inspect School Buses in NC -
DPI 30-day Inspector
- Level 3 Chrysler certified
- Master ASE certified A1-A9
- School bus ASE certified S1-S4
- 30-day inspectors license
- Was a state inspector for the state of North Carolina till license expired
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