Joshua Phelps
Portage
Summary
Results-driven Automotive Technician with a dedicated work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, honed at Chris's Car Care. Proficient in engine maintenance and troubleshooting, I successfully reduced repeat repair visits through rigorous quality control checks, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Chris's Car Care
07.2025 - Current
- Learned and applied safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
- Assisted with routine vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs.
- Gained proficiency in using diagnostic tools to troubleshoot automotive issues.
- Collaborated with senior technicians on repair processes and techniques.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Reduced repeat repair visits by implementing thorough quality control checks.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Automotive Technician
Cannons Automotive
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- 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.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Automotive Technician
Chicagoland Independent Auction
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Assisted in customer service by clearly communicating repair processes and recommendations to clients.
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
Automotive Technician
D&B Motors
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles using diagnostic tools, ensuring efficient troubleshooting and resolution of issues.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, including oil changes and tire rotations, to enhance vehicle performance and safety.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Education
GED -
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso, INSkills
- Dedicated work ethic
- Tire replacement
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Engine maintenance and troubleshooting
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Chris's Car Care
07.2025 - Current
Automotive Technician
Cannons Automotive
07.2024 - 07.2025
Automotive Technician
Chicagoland Independent Auction
06.2023 - 07.2024
Automotive Technician
D&B Motors
03.2020 - 06.2023
GED -
Valparaiso High School
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