Mechanics Apprentice
Jacksonville Transit Authority
09.2011 - 11.2022
- Conducted routine oil changes, tire rotations, fluid replacements and bulb changes.
- Promoted shop safety by cleaning work areas and removing hazardous materials.
- Coordinated ready access to tools and parts needed for repair and maintenance activities.
- Inspected suspension and exhaust systems to determine needed repairs.
- Adhered to established procedures for safe disposal of motor oil and other vehicle fluids.
- Performed minor structural repairs such as bracket replacements, rivet replacements and floor repair.
- Maintained customer and vehicle records, working with both hard-copy service records and computerized data.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical controls and motors.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Inspected completed repairs to check for accuracy and functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Completed computer-assigned vehicle alignments.