COLIN W. HOTCHKISS
Thomaston, CT 06787
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OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in a challenging and responsible position in the diesel industry with the
opportunity to utilize my education and further my experience.
EXPERIENCE
07/09-09/10 DATTCO SALES AND SERVICE, Hartford, CT
Diesel Technician. Service school bus fleet by performing routine mechanical maintenance,
inspect and troubleshoot to identify defects, and maintain DMV maintenance records. Complete
evaluations for annual DMV inspections. Prepare custom modifications to customer specifications
and pre-delivery inspections.
Supervisor: Garret Monde
08/08-02/09 JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS, Bloomfield, CT
Engineering Lab Technician. Worked with engineers performing Dyno as well as Endurance tests
on large and smaller diesel engines. New engine preps involved measuring all parameters on the
engines from temperatures to pressure pick up points, in some cases fabricating to exact
engineer specifications. Performed maintenance as required.
Supervisor: Dean Drzwiecki
06/07-10/07. VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE, Torrington, CT
Service Technician. Entered vehicles into the computer system as they were dropped off,
checked all fluids, serviced vehicles based on mileage, and assisted customers
Supervisor: Patrick Gallager
06/06-03/07. TOWN FAIR TIRE, Torrington, CT
Tire Technician. Installed custom wheels and changed tires
Supervisor: Mike Buccellato
EDUCATION
WYOTECH, Blairsville, PA
Diploma - Motor sports Chassis Fabrication with Diesel Technology Program
consisting of 1,500 hours in lab and theory.
Graduation Date: June 20, 2008
4 EPA MVAC 609 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning
Perfect Attendance
5
MIG/TIG Welding
6
Hot Work
7
OLIVER WOLCOTT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, Torrington, CT;
Diploma – General high school curriculum and Automotive Technology
Graduation Date: June 2007
REFERENCES
Charlie LaPenna, Hearing specialist
Colebrook, CT 06021
Jeff Coe, Plumber
Bethany, CT 06483
Patrick Gallager, Manager
Torrington, CT 06790