Zechariah Thauer
Lewiston
Summary
Knowledgeable Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic successful in performing preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance. Exceptional technical expertise with proficiency in diagnostics and repair. Incredibly talented in performing critical repairs quickly.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
Army National Guard ME
03.2018 - Current
- Ensured mission success by maintaining and repairing critical support vehicles such as ambulances, cargo trucks, and fuel tankers.
- Ensured safe operation of vehicles through meticulous inspections and adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in the recovery of damaged or disabled vehicles during training exercises and missions, minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with other mechanics to complete complex repairs, improving teamwork and communication within the unit.
- Maximized vehicle lifespan with regular preventive maintenance checks and services, reducing overall repair costs.
- Mentored junior mechanics in proper repair techniques and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
- Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
Tire Technician
Tire Warehouse
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire services.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair jobs effectively and efficiently.
- Delivered outstanding service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
- Analyzed customer needs to recommend suitable tires for personalized requirements.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to limit operational disruptions.
- Ensured customer loyalty through exceptional service and expert advice on tire maintenance.
- Facilitated strong communication among team members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration.
- Sourced tires to meet customer quality and budget needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornton Academy
Saco, ME06-2019
Skills
- Hand tool proficiency
- Preventive maintenance checks
- Cooling system maintenance
- Technical manual interpretation
- Exhaust system service
- Battery testing and charging
- Problem solving techniques
- Brake system repair
- Fluid level verification
- Team player
- Power tools
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Tire Technician
Tire Warehouse
08.2020 - 01.2025
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
Army National Guard ME
03.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Thornton Academy
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