- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- I enjoy time with friends and family
- Road Trips
- Camping
- Team Sports- Football, Golf and Auto Racing
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Playing Sports
- Auto Repair/Restoration (1987 Mustang GT)
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Automotive Detailing
Patrick O'Hara
130 Loyalist Ave, Rochester,NY
Summary
Dynamic Automotive Technician with extensive experience at Bob Johnson Chevrolet, specializing in diagnostic assessments and system repairs. Proven ability to enhance customer relations and execute preventive maintenance effectively. Skilled in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues and training junior staff, ensuring high-quality service and operational excellence. Strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude drive results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Bob Johnson Chevrolet
1271 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615
04.2019 - Current
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Worked on over 30 makes and models of vehicles
Education
High School Diploma -
Gates Chili High School
Rochester, NY 1462406-2019
Skills
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Computer diagnostics
- Systems repairs
- Alignments experience
- Inspecting vehicles
- Diagnostic assessment
- Electrical experience
- Suspension systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Preventive Maintenance
- Steering systems
- Heating and air conditioning
- Multitasking and organization
- Coolant system control
- Troubleshooting skills
- Estimating work
- Fuel systems
- Strong work ethic/ Time management
- Diagnosis and repairs
- Brake systems knowledge
Certification
- Approximately 60 Hours of general motors training.
- Inspection License
Interests
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Bob Johnson Chevrolet
04.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gates Chili High School