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Troy Pretzer

Topeka,KS

Summary

I'm a hard working and reliable worker looking to find a new career that is mutually beneficial.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Technician I

BAE Systems
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Assisted and advised active duty soldiers on the M2A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to include oil and transmission fluid changes, hub fluid replacement, throttle adjustments, fuel shutoff adjustments, and fluid leak repairs
  • Performed engine valve adjustments, replacement of rocker assemblies, fuel pump replacements, PTO and PT pump replacements, wiring harness and data bus repairs via soldering, various parts replacement, and technical inspections.
  • Taught active duty mechanics how to properly assess, troubleshoot, and repair active faults and issues by utilizing the technical manuals they are provided.

Lube Technician

Little Apple Cars
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair on customer vehicles.
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of the multi-point inspection.
  • Utilized multi-point inspection and detailed video over costumer vehicles to provide feedback on necessary repairs or replacements.
  • Regularly achieved eight hours of completed work in an eight hour period.

Maintenance Assistant

Saline County Livestock and Expo
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Performed regular upkeep and continued maintenance on five buildings, three barns, and two rodeo areas.
  • Provided maintenance on all county vehicles to include lawn mowers, tractors, implements, and regular automotive vehicles.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through thorough communication skills, creating continued use of provided services.
  • Operated tractors, semis, lawn mowers, sprayers, skid steers, loaders, and other equipment to maintain facility.

Automotive Technician II

Sears Automotive
03.2015 - 01.2016
  • Completed multi-point inspections on customer vehicles and provided the information to customers face-to-face for understanding of vehicle condition.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Performed front and rear brake replacements, rotated rotors, four-wheel alignments, engine oil/transmission/front and real differential/transfer case fluid changes, suspension replacement and repair, tire replacement, and more.
  • Attended multiple in-person courses to receive ASE certifications through Sears Automotive.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Management

Kansas State University
Manhattan
05-2024

Skills

  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Teamwork and coordination
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Installation and maintenance
  • Tool management
  • Electrical systems
  • Reading wiring diagrams
  • Training and mentoring
  • Work order prioritization
  • Equipment Repair

Timeline

Field Service Technician I

BAE Systems
10.2024 - 07.2025

Lube Technician

Little Apple Cars
08.2024 - 10.2024

Maintenance Assistant

Saline County Livestock and Expo
02.2016 - 02.2017

Automotive Technician II

Sears Automotive
03.2015 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Management

Kansas State University