Cole Wolfe
Penticton,BC
Summary
Reliable hard worker with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. Experienced Operator with a Class o with over 8 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Motivated dispatcher successful at managing inventory control, customer service and transportation logistics. Excellent problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills. Capable Apprentice Mechanic knowledgeable about scheduled vehicle maintenance and basic repairs. Adept at keeping work areas clean and neat, being professional at all times and finding opportunities to learn new procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Bannister Chevrolet
06.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice
Northern Repair LTD
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles
- Performed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems
- Inspected all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles
- Troubleshoot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions
Operator And Dispatcher
A.S.A.P. Heating & Well Servicing
07.2010 - 03.2017
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record
- Operated Hot oilers, Vac trucks and Steamers to complete jobs in timely and safe manner
- Applied chemical solutions and used polishing machines to clean all installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites and storage areas
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
- Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance
- Maintained positive relationships with all customers
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
- Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that equipment operated efficiently
- Watched dispatch board and prioritized calls
- Answered more than 50 calls each day
- Responded to customer requests with information about product availability, shipping information and status updates
- Prepared daily delivery and work schedules to maximize coverage
- Trained, mentored and guided junior employees in proper procedures and daily work performance
- Evaluated and adjusted routes to achieve daily objectives
- Documented all changes in computer tracking system
Education
General Motors ASEP Automotive Service Technician
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC05-2024
Specialty Dive Instructor -
Diving Dynamics
Kelowna, BC2010
High School Diploma -
Peace Wapiti Academy
Grande Prairie, AB2009
Skills
- Class 1 License
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Safety-conscious
- Punctual
- Customer relations
- Equipment maintenance
- Dependable and reliable
- Basic computer skills
- Dispatching field personnel
- Closing tickets
- Prioritizing calls
- Updating logs
- Excellent sense of direction
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Bannister Chevrolet
06.2021 - Current
Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice
Northern Repair LTD
09.2018 - 08.2019
Operator And Dispatcher
A.S.A.P. Heating & Well Servicing
07.2010 - 03.2017
Specialty Dive Instructor -
Diving Dynamics
High School Diploma -
Peace Wapiti Academy
General Motors ASEP Automotive Service Technician
British Columbia Institute of Technology
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