Michael Steele
Harmony
Summary
Dedicated automotive technician with several years in service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive technician/ tractor mechanic
A&A Sales and Service
Statesville
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Diag and repair customers cars, trucks, lawn mowers, and tractors
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic equipment and tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance on various automotive systems and components.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance service efficiency.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
- Operated a variety of shop equipment safely and efficiently.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
- Adjusted headlights for proper alignment per customer request.
- Filed records with state as part of performing vehicle safety inspections.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
Automotive technician
Manheim auto auction
Statesville
09.2018 - 11.2024
- Tech level 3 automotive technician.
- Diag and repair cars coming into the auto auction for clients
- Performed arbitrations on cars brought back to auto auction for issues found by the client
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
- Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
Mechanic/CDL Truck Driver
Jack B Wooten co.
Statesville
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Truck and trailer mechanic for most of the time employed here
- Got my class A CDLs and drove a truck for the last 6 months for this company
- Repaired and replaced defective parts to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Maintained accurate records of services performed and parts used.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and regulations during transportation activities.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo following proper safety protocols.
- Managed delivery schedules to optimize routes and minimize delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Mechanic
Douglas and Sons inc.
Statesville
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Worked as a trailer mechanic
- Performed routine maintenance on various vehicle models and systems.
- Collaborated with team members to improve repair processes and workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and service history for vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
Mechanic
Gray rock farms inc.
Statesville
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Started off as a truck washer
- Moved into the trailer shop repairing trailers
- Moved into the truck shop repairing trucks and performing scheduled maintenance
Education
Automotive technology -
Wilkes community college
Wilkesboro, NCSkills
- Brake repair
- Engine repair
- Alignment
- Automotive repair
- Vehicle maintenance
- Automotive service
- Automotive diagnostics
- Mechanical knowledge
- Automotive electrical systems
- Service technician experience
- Suspension
- HVAC
- Advanced diagnostics
- Brake inspection
- Engine performance
- Tire rotation
- Suspension evaluation
- Vehicle safety inspection
- Parts ordering
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Hand and power tools
Certification
- Driver's License, 2025 to 2027
- State inspection license, Safety and emissions inspection license for the state of NC
Timeline
Automotive technician/ tractor mechanic
A&A Sales and Service
11.2024 - 08.2025
Automotive technician
Manheim auto auction
09.2018 - 11.2024
Mechanic/CDL Truck Driver
Jack B Wooten co.
01.2016 - 08.2018
Mechanic
Douglas and Sons inc.
04.2015 - 12.2015
Mechanic
Gray rock farms inc.
12.2013 - 03.2015
Automotive technology -
Wilkes community college