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Brett Watson

Hinton,AB

Summary

I Specialize in heavy duty mechanics on school buses and motor coaches- some work on trailers and tractors but minimal.

I have worked on fire trucks, garage trucks- mostly cvip inspections and repairs.

Automotive work has recently been limited to our Mercedes sprinter but have a strong Automotive background and enjoy modifying and tinkering with my mustang.

Hobbies include camping, have held a private pilots license since summer of 2017.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Heavy Duty Mechanic-ask Me More!

Beaupre Bus Service Ltd.
11.2010 - Current
  • Started in 2010 as a Journeyman Automotive mechanic. Working as an apprentice heavy duty mechanic maintaining a fleet of 11 motor coaches and 20 school buses. At the time we had appox. 6 vans as part of the fleet.
  • 2015 completed Journeyman, on road, heavy duty mechanic working on the Beaupre fleet. continued maintaining the fleet- maintenance planning for semi annual cvip inspection. preventative maintenance and regular maintenance
  • Since 2022 I've been completing the above maintenance on the Beaupre fleet solo.
  • Other duties completed at Beaupre are professional driver training for class 2 commercial bus license(training new hires from class 5 to class 2). School bus route planning and driving. Driving motorcoach charters all over Alberta and BC.
  • Realistically at Beaupre i saw myself holding 5 full time positions- too much for 1 person.

Automotive Mechanic Apprentice

MGM Ford
02.2008 - 09.2010
  • Worked as an second year to journeyman automotive mechanic.
  • Light duty engine work, major part replacements. maintenance and accessory installation.

Automotive Mechanic Apprentice

Griffiths Ford
10.2005 - 05.2008
  • Started my automotive apprenticeship under Lyle Schooley.
  • Basic maintenance and accessory installer- 1st year apprentice duties.. broom pusher!

Education

Automotive/heavy Duty Mechanic

Red Deer College
Red Deer
2010

High School Diploma -

Harry Collinge High School
Hinton, AB
2004

Skills

  • Highly motivated, strong independent worker usually working under minimal supervision

Languages

English

Timeline

Manager, Heavy Duty Mechanic-ask Me More!

Beaupre Bus Service Ltd.
11.2010 - Current

Automotive Mechanic Apprentice

MGM Ford
02.2008 - 09.2010

Automotive Mechanic Apprentice

Griffiths Ford
10.2005 - 05.2008

Automotive/heavy Duty Mechanic

Red Deer College

High School Diploma -

Harry Collinge High School
Brett Watson