Jon Powell
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dynamic Automotive Service Technician with extensive experience at Grimsby Chrysler, excelling in automotive diagnostics and repairs. Proven leadership in training teams and enhancing service efficiency. Skilled in diagnosing drivability issues and repairing complex electrical systems, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Committed to delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant service manger/shop foreman
Grimsby Chrysler
Grimsby, Canada
05.2019 - Current
Service Technician
Compact Power Equipment
Hamilton, Canada
11.2018 - 05.2019
Automotive Service Technician
Unique Chrysler
Burlington, Canada
03.2010 - 11.2018
Auxiliary Sergeant
Hamilton Police Service
Hamilton, Canada
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Assisted officers with investigations and accident scene management.
- Maintained detailed notebooks, collected evidence, and wrote reports.
- Operated police radios and followed proper communication protocols.
- Knowledge of issuing Provincial Offences Notices (tickets).
Automotive Service Technician
Grimsby Chrysler
Grimsby, Canada
01.2012 - 03.2012
Automotive Service Technician
Taylor Chrysler
Hamilton, Canada
04.1997 - 01.2010
Automotive Electrical Technician
Eastern Auto Electric
Hamilton, Canada
12.1988 - 04.1997
Education
Automotive Service Training -
Mohawk College
01.2005
Fuel & Electrical Systems Training -
Mohawk College
01.1992
Secondary School Diploma -
Cardinal Newman High School
01.1988
Skills
- Automotive diagnostics
- Automotive repairs
- Fleet vehicle repair
- Emergency vehicle repair
- Installation of lighting systems
- Installation of sirens
- Installation of GPS systems
- Leadership
- Training
- Supervisory skills
- Diagnose drivability issues
- Repair brake systems
- Repair air conditioning
- Repair engine issues
- Repair suspension issues
- Repair fuel problems
- Repair electrical problems
- Service light-duty cargo vans
- Service heavy-duty cargo vans
- Read schematic blueprints
- Interpret schematic blueprints
- Computer-controlled emissions knowledge
- Chrysler diagnostic systems knowledge
Certification
- Chrysler Service Training, Web and in-class, 01/01/97, Present
- Chrysler Hybrid Vehicle Training & Repair, Completed
- Ozone Depletion Prevention Certification, #753411
- Computer-Controlled Emissions Education, Current
- Automotive Service Technician #310S-434096 (Red Seal)
- Fuel & Electrical Systems Technician #310C-376987
Supervisory And Administrative Experience
- Served as team leader, instructor, and shop foreman, assigning and reviewing work.
- Assisted technicians with complex diagnostics and repairs.
- Explained technical issues to customers and offered repair solutions.
- Created and closed technician work orders.
- Communicated with Chrysler engineers to troubleshoot advanced issues.
- Maintained receipts and documentation for waste removal and parts.
Hobbies and Interests
- Auxiliary Sergeant — Hamilton Police Service (2011–2017)
- Coaching youth soccer and hockey teams
- Camping, golfing, and mountain biking
Timeline
Assistant service manger/shop foreman
Grimsby Chrysler
05.2019 - Current
Service Technician
Compact Power Equipment
11.2018 - 05.2019
Automotive Service Technician
Grimsby Chrysler
01.2012 - 03.2012
Auxiliary Sergeant
Hamilton Police Service
01.2011 - 01.2017
Automotive Service Technician
Unique Chrysler
03.2010 - 11.2018
Automotive Service Technician
Taylor Chrysler
04.1997 - 01.2010
Automotive Electrical Technician
Eastern Auto Electric
12.1988 - 04.1997
Automotive Service Training -
Mohawk College
Fuel & Electrical Systems Training -
Mohawk College
Secondary School Diploma -
Cardinal Newman High School
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