Scott Bruington
Moseley,VA
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 30 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
McGeorge Car Company
Midlothian, Virginia
07.2014 - Current
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- 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.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Automotive Service Technician
Miles Auto Service
Richmond, VA
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
- Aligned systems with manufacturer specifications through skilled calibration.
Automotive Service Technician
Diesel Power Of Va
Richmond, VA
09.2003 - 07.2010
- Aligned systems with manufacturer specifications through skilled calibration.
- Located and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
- Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts costs.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- 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.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
Automotive Technician
Patrick's Auto Service
Richmond, VA
06.1997 - 09.2003
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- 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.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
Diesel Engine Mechanic
Cummins Atlantic
Richmond, VA
04.1993 - 06.1996
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Associate Degree in Automotive And Diesel Repair - Automotive And Diesel Diagnosis And Repair
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN05.1993
High School Diploma -
Monacan High School
Richmond, VA06.1992
Skills
- Ignition Wiring
- Component and System Testing
- Estimating Work
- Vehicle Operation and Assessment
- Repair Cost Estimation
- Engine Rebuilds
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Engine Tuning and Analysis
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Preparing Work Orders
- Coordination with Service Team
- Air Conditioning Service
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosing
- Time Management
- Work Area Cleanliness
- Safety Procedures
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Team Player
- Electrical Failure Expertise
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Automotive Technician
McGeorge Car Company
07.2014 - Current
Automotive Service Technician
Miles Auto Service
07.2010 - 07.2014
Automotive Service Technician
Diesel Power Of Va
09.2003 - 07.2010
Automotive Technician
Patrick's Auto Service
06.1997 - 09.2003
Diesel Engine Mechanic
Cummins Atlantic
04.1993 - 06.1996
Associate Degree in Automotive And Diesel Repair - Automotive And Diesel Diagnosis And Repair
Nashville Auto Diesel College
High School Diploma -
Monacan High School
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