Zachary Crawley
Camden,SC
Summary
Skilled Mechanic and Tire Technician from Graham Tire & Auto, adept in quality assurance and workplace safety. Excelled in vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and customer service, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Leveraged troubleshooting skills and a self-motivated attitude to deliver exceptional service, demonstrating a strong ability to adapt and collaborate within a team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire Technician
Graham Tire & Auto
Camden, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition.
- Sourced tires to meet customer quality and budget needs.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Verified vehicle safety by testing batteries, performing oil changes and inspecting fluid levels.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Analyzed customer needs to recommend suitable tires for personalized requirements.
- Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance.
- Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects, and patching holes.
- Assisted team by keeping shop tidy, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Checked, installed and repaired rotors, pads, and drums.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment to safely remove and install tires.
- Educated customers about tire maintenance, repair and replacement.
- Evaluated tire tread depth and air pressure to verify proper tire inflation.
- Performed regular inspections of tire inventory and ordered new tires to maintain stock level.
- Road-tested vehicles to assess tire performance and identify additional issues.
- Identified problems and replaced worn tires on variety of vehicles.
- Tested tires for wear, balance and overall condition.
- Assisted customers with selecting correct brand, type and size of tire for vehicle.
- Replaced inner tubes and repaired side walls when warranted.
- Obtained quotes for tires from vendors and negotiated prices.
Education
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SCDiploma -
Camden High School
Camden, SC05.2024
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Vehicle test drives
- Troubleshooting
- Vehicle inspections
- Hand and power tools
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Tire Technician
Graham Tire & Auto
08.2022 - Current
Central Carolina Technical College
Diploma -
Camden High School