Matt Rigel
Spruce View
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 13 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
OK Tire & Auto Service
03.2022 - Current
- Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts costs.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Apprentice Automotive Service Technician
OK Tire & Auto Service
01.2017 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Advised customers on general vehicle condition, work performed and suggested future repairs.
- Conducted road tests on vehicles per to verify safe operating order of vehicle.
Tire and Lube Technician
OK Tire & Auto Service
02.2013 - 01.2017
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
Education
Journeyman Certificate - Automotive Service Technician
Red Deer College
Red Deer, Alberta02.2022
Skills
- Fuel systems
- Brake Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Maintenance Inspections
- Engine repair
- HVAC Systems
- System repairs
- Customer Service
- Troubleshooting skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Bay management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
OK Tire & Auto Service
03.2022 - Current
Apprentice Automotive Service Technician
OK Tire & Auto Service
01.2017 - 03.2022
Tire and Lube Technician
OK Tire & Auto Service
02.2013 - 01.2017
Journeyman Certificate - Automotive Service Technician
Red Deer College
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