Joshua Maloney
Gander
Summary
Professional technician with strong expertise in automotive repair and maintenance. Skilled in diagnostics, engine repair, and electrical systems. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability. Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality results in every task.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician - Red Seal
Double D Auto Repair Ltd.
10.2024 - 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.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Gander Hyundai/Steele Auto Group
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Routine inspection and maintenance of vehicles such as checking and setting tire pressure, changing engine oil and filter, checking, and replacing air filters, and brakes.
- Identifying mechanical problems often by computerized diagnostic equipment
- Repair or replace worn parts such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and steering and suspension components.
- Follow checklist to ensure all critical parts are examined.
- Troubleshooting and repairs may include diagnosing and fixing problems with any part of a vehicle.
- Verifying the safety of customer vehicles
- Replaced gaskets, flushed coolant and performed tune-ups as part of minor vehicle maintenance.
- Assisted in rebuilding, replacing and repairing vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines, and electrical assemblies.
- Inspected cars to diagnose problems and perform repairs.
- Conducted road tests on vehicles per to verify safe operating order of vehicle.
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Hickman Nissan
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Routine inspection and maintenance of vehicles such as checking and setting tire pressure, changing engine oil and filter, checking, and replacing air filters, and brakes.
- Identifying mechanical problems often by computerized diagnostic equipment
- Repair or replace worn parts such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and steering and suspension components.
- Follow checklist to ensure all critical parts are examined.
- Troubleshooting and repairs may include diagnosing and fixing problems with any part of a vehicle.
- Verifying the safety of customer vehicles
Automotive Detailer
Jerry’s Car Sales
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing thorough interior and exterior detailing services.
Automotive Detailer
Simmons Honda
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Cleaning, polishing, and vacuuming the interiors and exteriors of vehicles.
- Providing customer with a ride to and from the dealership for their service appointment
- Running various errands for dealership such as delivering parts or picking materials up at the store
- Light mechanical duties such as changing tires, studding tires and installing vehicle accessories.
Crew Trainer
Mc. Donald’s
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Trained new employees in kitchen to properly prepare and serve food.
- Performed any task needed in kitchen including running the grill, vats, and assembly of food items.
- Assist manager to close store by cleaning and prepping for the morning crew.
Lawn Care
Steele Hotels
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Maintained grounds including cutting, trimming, and raking lawns.
- Cleaning up various garbage around buildings
Education
Automotive Service Technician -
College of the North Atlantic
Gander, NL09.2020
Automotive Service Technician Block 2 - undefined
College of the North Atlantic
Gander, NL04.2022
Grade 12 - undefined
Gander Collegiate
Gander, NL05.2017
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Dependable and hardworking
- Ability to manage time wisely
- Problem solving abilities
- Absorb information quickly/quick learner
- Organizational know-how
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Automotive Technician - Red Seal
Double D Auto Repair Ltd.
10.2024 - Current
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Gander Hyundai/Steele Auto Group
08.2021 - 10.2024
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Hickman Nissan
11.2020 - 08.2021
Automotive Detailer
Jerry’s Car Sales
06.2020 - 09.2020
Automotive Detailer
Simmons Honda
09.2017 - 08.2019
Crew Trainer
Mc. Donald’s
08.2015 - 09.2017
Lawn Care
Steele Hotels
06.2013 - 09.2017
Automotive Service Technician Block 2 - undefined
College of the North Atlantic
Grade 12 - undefined
Gander Collegiate
Automotive Service Technician -
College of the North Atlantic
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