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Robert J. Cochran III
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Professional Summary
Recently drove bus and trolley for city transportation. Previously owned and operated a full-service auto repair facility for over 13 years, working on all aspects of vehicle repair, performance upgrades and small engine repair. Diligent auto mechanic with 38 years of experience while staying current with all aspects of repair. Maintained CDL class A with P2 endorsement.
Professional Experience
Bus Driver – City of Durango, Durango, CO June 2017 – April 2018
Drove Trolley and route bus for city of Durango transportation.
Business Owner – Auto Pros Ignacio, CO Sept 2003 – Dec 2016
Owned and operated auto repair facility
Employed 1-2 mechanics, helper, office assistant
Trained and mentored mechanics and helpers
Repaired various motorized systems: lawn mowers, tractors, cars, trucks, etc.
Installed lift-kits, after market upgrades.
Built several show winning hot rods.
Maintained ASE certification – most recently engine repair, brakes, suspension, drive train, air conditioning and heating systems.
Mechanic–Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO 1996– 2003
Maintained 133 pieces of equipment from weed eaters, cars, pick-up trucks, dump trucks to motor graders
Mechanic-Department of Transportation, Durango, CO 1993–1996
Maintained state highway vehicles from cars, pick-up trucks, street sweepers, motor graders.
Driver Part-Time-Mountain Shadows Best Western, Durango, CO 1993–1994
Shuttled tourists from Best Western to downtown Durango.
Mechanic–Various, Denver, CO 1983-1993
Worked at various auto repair facilities in the Denver Metro area prior to moving to Durango, Colorado
Mechanic–U.S. Army, Hanau, Germany 1979 - 1983
Worked on military jeeps, 5 ton dump trucks, pick-up trucks for road and bridge company. S3 captain driver providing transportation for officer to oversee the operation of the companies.
Education
Red Rocks Community College– Lakewood, CO 1985
Licensure
CDL Class A with P2 endorsement