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James Schur

2829 Hwy 15, Portland,ON

Summary

Skilled Tow Operator and business owner with a proven track record at Kitley Collision and Schur's Automotive. Familiar with vehicle maintenance and mechanical skills, along with solid understanding of road safety and regulations. Capable of ensuring timely and efficient towing services, contributing to overall operational success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Tow Operator

Kitley Collision
03.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient towing services.
  • Navigated complex traffic scenarios while maneuvering large tow trucks with precision, ensuring the safety of pedestrians and other drivers on the road.
  • Performed emergency winch-outs during inclement weather conditions, demonstrating expertise in off-road recovery techniques.
  • Experience with Roadside Assistance performing duties such as lock-out, changing tires, boosting vehicles.
  • Handled challenging situations involving irate customers or difficult vehicle extractions with patience and tactful problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies for accident scene management and vehicle recovery operations.
  • Operated various types of tow trucks, including flatbeds, wheel lifts and wreckers.

Owner

Schur's Automotive
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Oversaw new jobs and got quotes fo the customer.
  • Performed mechanical work on automobiles and ensured the work was accurate and complete by all employees.

Mechanic Apprentice

Schur's Automotive
01.1996 - 01.2017
  • 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.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.

Education

High School Diploma -

SFDCI
Smiths Falls, ON

Other Qualifications
Smiths Falls, On

Skills

  • Winch operation
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Tow truck driving
  • Professional
  • Mechanical expertise
  • Detail oriented
  • Accident scene management
  • Loading and unloading
  • Problem-solving

Languages

English

Timeline

Tow Operator

Kitley Collision
03.2020 - Current

Owner

Schur's Automotive
01.2017 - 03.2020

Mechanic Apprentice

Schur's Automotive
01.1996 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

SFDCI

Other Qualifications

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