Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Racing cars
Additional Information
Timeline
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Mark Stephens

Campbell River,BC

Summary

I am confident with my 30 plus years of experience working as both an heavy duty and automotive mechanic in the central vancouver island region will be an excellent fit for this position. I have extensive experience working as a Heavy duty mechanic on fleet logging trucks for Western forest products where I was required to work in both the shop and field working in difficult conditions. I also owned and operated my own automotive repair business where I contracted to work on light duty trucks and cars.

For the last 4 years I have worked as a seasonal instructor at North island college teaching trade samplers, women in trades, a powersport course and the automotive program.

I am confident that my proven skills,previous experience,commitment to high ethical and professional standards, and flexibility to adapt will allow me make significant contributions to PW Transit.

I also previously worked for Transit in Nanaimo as a mechanic.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Seasonal Instructor

North Island College
12.2020 - 04.2024

Responsible for instructing two week trade sampler courses for high school women in trades courses and instructing part time for the automotive courses. Also taught a full time powersports course in the spring of 2023.

-planned and prepared lessons for instructional environment.

-Used a variety of learning styles to address various students learning needs.

-Provided a positive and supportive environment using examples from previous experiences.

-Kept records of student participaction and attendance and submitted to college.

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Western Forest Products
02.2008 - 12.2020

Responsible for repairing light to heavy duty equipment. Duties include:

-Repairing all types of equipment including log loaders,graders,logging and pickup trucks.

-Maintenance, troubleshooting,and repair of diesel and gasoline engines and related components.

-Remove and replace major engine components such as engines,transmissions, and drive trains.

-Complete preventative maintenance schedule on all equipment.

-Maintained and repaired fuel systems,electrical,hydraulics,brakes, and cooling systems.

-Maintained pickups and medium duty equipment.

Automotive Technician

Mars Truck Repairs
01.2000 - 01.2008

Self-employed contractor responsible for repairing light and medium duty equipment

Duties include-

-Repaired and maintained automotive and light duty and medium duty equipment including engines, drive trains,transmissions,brakes,electrical and heating and cooling systems.

-Inspected and tested vehicles.

-Performed regular scheduled maintenance.

Education

Cvip Inspector - Commercial Vehicle Inspector Program Recently Exp.

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC

No Degree - Microsoft Computer Training

Striveworks Learning Institute
Campbell River, BC
01.2022

Inter Provincial Heavy Duty Mechanic - Inter Provincial Heavy Duty Mechanic

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
06.2005

Inter Provincial Automotive Mechanic - Automotive Service Technician

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
06.1990

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Class Instruction
  • Understanding of learning styles

Languages

English
Professional Working

Racing cars

I have always been into cars since a young age. 

I enjoy building and maintaining my own racecars.

We are currently  racing an old school front engine dragster.

Additional Information

I used to work for Nanaimo regional district as a mechanic maintaining the handi darts and the city buses.

Timeline

Seasonal Instructor

North Island College
12.2020 - 04.2024

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Western Forest Products
02.2008 - 12.2020

Automotive Technician

Mars Truck Repairs
01.2000 - 01.2008

Cvip Inspector - Commercial Vehicle Inspector Program Recently Exp.

Vancouver Island University

No Degree - Microsoft Computer Training

Striveworks Learning Institute

Inter Provincial Heavy Duty Mechanic - Inter Provincial Heavy Duty Mechanic

Vancouver Island University

Inter Provincial Automotive Mechanic - Automotive Service Technician

Vancouver Island University
Mark Stephens