Zachary Yost
Summary
Adept Automotive Technician with a proven track record at Keeler Motor Car Co. - Mercedes, excelling in engine repair. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and exceptional problem-solving abilities. Skilled in team collaboration and preventive maintenance, ensuring peak vehicle performance and reliability. Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on foreign vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Keeler Motor Car Co. - Mercedes
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Achieved consistency across all repairs by strictly following manufacturer guidelines and using OEM parts whenever possible.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Expanded service offerings with continuous professional development efforts, staying informed on new technologies within the automotive industry.
- Streamlined work processes through effective collaboration with other technicians, resulting in faster turnaround times for customer vehicles.
- Mitigated potential warranty claims through close inspections of newly serviced vehicles prior to their return to customers.
- Conducted safety inspections to comply with legal and company standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of automotive industry standards and practices.
- 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.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
Automotive Technician
Highline Motorsports, LLC
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Customized vehicles to owner specifications, enhancing driving experience.
- Conducted safety inspections to comply with legal and company standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of automotive industry standards and practices.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
Automotive Technician
Keeler Motor Car Co. - Mercedes
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Achieved consistency across all repairs by strictly following manufacturer guidelines and using OEM parts whenever possible.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Streamlined work processes through effective collaboration with other technicians, resulting in faster turnaround times for customer vehicles.
- Mitigated potential warranty claims through close inspections of newly serviced vehicles prior to their return to customers.
- Conducted safety inspections to comply with legal and company standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of automotive industry standards and practices.
- Optimized fuel efficiency for customers with regular engine tune-ups and maintenance.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- 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.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Changing tires
- Engine repair
- Problem-Solving
- Changing Oil
- Valid Driver's License
- Hand and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts Replacement
- Fluid Exchanges
- Diagnostic abilities
- Brake Systems
- Inspecting vehicles
- Steering systems
- Tire Services
- Suspension Systems
- Alignments experience
- System repairs
- Transmissions
- Fuel systems
- Exhaust Systems
- Team Collaboration
- Preventive maintenance services
- Coolant System Control
- Electrical failure repairs
- Heavy Lifting
- Battery Services
- Replacing Filters
- Engine Rebuilds
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Drivetrain Repair
- Automotive Electronics
- Wheel Alignments
- Emissions Control
- Rebuilding engines
- Estimating Work
- Quality Assurance
- Operating air compressors
- Quality assurance inspections
- Soldering skills
- Electrical experience
- Hazardous waste management
- Manual transmissions
- Roadside Repair
- Electrical repair procedures
- Performance Tuning
- Repair quotes
- Optimizing engine performance
- Road-Worthiness Evaluations
- Bay management
- Upholstery Repair
- Willing to Learn
- Oil Changes
- Brake servicing
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Keeler Motor Car Co. - Mercedes
01.2024 - Current
Automotive Technician
Highline Motorsports, LLC
11.2022 - 01.2024
Automotive Technician
Keeler Motor Car Co. - Mercedes
08.2017 - 06.2022
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