Frank Brooks
Spencerville,ON
Summary
Seasoned automotive repair professional adept at inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing wide range of vehicles and issues. Knowledgeable about service schedules, well-versed in reading technical documentation and familiar with scoping various components. 310S red seal Certified.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Shop Technician
Uhaul
05.2022 - Current
- Partnered with shop team to diagnose problems, correct faults and restore equipment to manufacturer specifications through timely preventive maintenance.
- Kept shop clean, organized and stocked with supplies.
- Helped team meet customer service deadlines by working quickly and minimizing errors.
- Built, tested and modified equipment to achieve functionality objectives.
- Operated manual, pneumatic and hydraulic shop tools to complete work.
- Repaired parts, components and assemblies to correct malfunctions.
- Operated vehicles to troubleshoot problems and verify repair success.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Delivered group and individual training covering suspension, brake and body areas.
Satellite Shop Manager and Service Technician
Uhaul
02.2012 - 05.2022
- Responsible for daily operation of the shop
- MOT safety inspections
- Supervising apprentices
- Maintaining inventory and schedules
- Repairs on all equipment including fork lift and small engines
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Automotive Service Technician
Active Green and Ross
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Automotive Service Technician
Car Canada Chrysler
01.2010 - 07.2011
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
Automotive Service Technician
R & R Service Centre
02.2007 - 01.2010
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- 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.
Automotive Service Technician
Brockville Motor Sales
05.2005 - 02.2007
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Recorded time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
Automotive Service Technician
Canadian Tire
12.2004 - 05.2005
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- 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.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Education
Automotive Service Technician -
St. Lawrence College
Cornwall, ON02.2001
Skills
- Automotive Service Technician Interprovincial Seal -February 2005
- Valid class ‘G’ driver’s license
- General Motors Technician's Guild, Grandmaster Achievement -2003, 2004
- Ford technician training
- Uhaul Master Technician training (Ford and GM Fleet)
- Time Management
- Safety Awareness
- Preventive Maintenance Services
- Chrysler technician training -2010/2011
- General Motors Technician's Guild, Grandmaster Achievement -2003, 2004
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Service Schedule Coordination
Timeline
Lead Shop Technician
Uhaul
05.2022 - Current
Satellite Shop Manager and Service Technician
Uhaul
02.2012 - 05.2022
Automotive Service Technician
Active Green and Ross
07.2011 - 02.2012
Automotive Service Technician
Car Canada Chrysler
01.2010 - 07.2011
Automotive Service Technician
R & R Service Centre
02.2007 - 01.2010
Automotive Service Technician
Brockville Motor Sales
05.2005 - 02.2007
Automotive Service Technician
Canadian Tire
12.2004 - 05.2005
Automotive Service Technician -
St. Lawrence College
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