Rhys Pond
Eden,NY
Summary
I am interested in finding full-time, part-time, apprenticeship, or internship opportunities in automotive service, construction, or heavy-duty/diesel. Willing to work in/relocate to New York.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic Intern
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)
05.2023 - Current
- The duties of the mechanic were to perform repairs and routine maintenance to each bus in the fleet daily.
- Most common jobs that I found myself doing were minor and major defects, engine tune ups and preventative maintenance. I would work alongside experienced technicians when doing more in-depth diagnosis and repair.
Laborer/Mechanic
Hazmat Environmental Group
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Main duties of a laborer were to clean the shop, maintain shop equipment, disposing of garbage, old tires, brake parts and scrap metal
- The duties of the mechanic were inspecting each piece of equipment in our fleet at least once a week and diagnosing any mechanical faults with said equipment. Most common jobs involved air brakes/air systems, electrical diagnosis, wheels/tires, steering/suspension, preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
Technician/Intern
West Herr Chevrolet of Hamburg
05.2021 - 07.2021
- To be able to diagnose faults with the customers’ vehicles and replace parts as needed
- Assist fellow technicians as needed
- Frequently would work on oil changes and changing/rotating/balancing tires.
Education
Diesel Technician -
Alfred State College - Vocational - Technical Campus
Wellsville, NY05.2024
Automotive Technician -
W.D. Ormsby Education Center
East Aurora, NY06.2021
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Eden Junior/Senior High School
Eden, NY06.2021
Skills
Entry Level ASE Certified in automotive brakes, steering, suspension, electrical, engine repair/performance, automatic/manual transmissions and HVAC Have also been formally trained on air brake, ABS and traction control systems
Relevant Job Skills
- Strong time management skills.
- Very coherent and good at talking to people/teaching people.
- Do maintenance on my own, my family and friends’ vehicles/equipment. While in high school, I restored/rebuilt my first truck from the ground up.
Timeline
Mechanic Intern
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)
05.2023 - Current
Technician/Intern
West Herr Chevrolet of Hamburg
05.2021 - 07.2021
Laborer/Mechanic
Hazmat Environmental Group
07.2020 - 07.2022
Diesel Technician -
Alfred State College - Vocational - Technical Campus
Automotive Technician -
W.D. Ormsby Education Center
Advanced Regents Diploma -
Eden Junior/Senior High School
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