NICHOLAS CLAUSEN
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Skills Summary
I am a well-rounded, mechanically inclined individual seeking a steady work environment where I can offer my hard work ethic and ability to work independently. I confidently operate any vehicle competently, safely, and with an appropriate pace to perform assigned tasks. Experience
Nick’s Auto Repair
Mechanic/Owner, August 19, 2019-Present
Side business where I offer automotive maintenance and repairs to include:
• Oil changes and fluid flushes
• Basic vehicle diagnostics
• Brake jobs
• Engine rebuilds
• Transmission swaps
• Clutch system replacements
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts
Auto Parts Specialist, January 30th, 2022-Present
• Ensure all customers are served professionally, assist with basic part installation at customer’s request.
• Oversee counter sales
• Protect company and store assets by greeting and observing customers and employees on display floor
Brown Kow Roofing LLC
Roofer, December 20, 2020 – September 7, 2021
Primarily residential roofing services for this small Athol, Idaho based small business.
• Complete roof tear offs, in addition to roof overs.
• Installing metal and laminate tar shingles on new constructions, with some experience sheeting prior to roofing pole buildings (delta rib, smart lock).
• Repairing weather damaged roofs.
Fisher’s Towing and Transport
Tow Truck Operator, August 7, 2020 – September 11, 2020 2
I performed full-service tow operations assigned by dispatch for this Spokane, Washington towing company.
• Operate hydraulic roll bed and 12,000-pound winch for loading vehicles
• Secured load utilizing j-hook steel chains and ratcheting load straps
• Deliver vehicles to designated location, often with customer ride along
• Maintain driver logs, CDL logs, insurance billing forms, and customer billings forms when self- paid.
• Additional services offered to customers: change tires, jump start batteries, and deliver fuel when assigned.
Sunset Towing & Auto Repair
Tow Truck Operator, February 24, 2020 – April 5, 2020 I performed full-service tow operations assigned by dispatch for this Coeur d’Alene, Idaho towing company.
• Operate hydraulic roll bed and 12,000-pound winch for loading vehicles
• Secured load utilizing j-hook steel chains and ratcheting load straps
• Deliver vehicles to designated location, often with customer ride along
• Maintain driver logs, CDL logs, insurance billing forms, and customer billings forms when self- paid.
• Additional services offered to customers: change tires, jump start batteries, and deliver fuel when assigned.
Prudential Builders Center
Delivery Truck Driver, December 5, 2019 – February 12, 2020 With this company, I delivered appliances to new construction homes in the Eastern Washington and North Idaho areas.
• Unloaded and installed appliances at customer request.
• Safely operated a twin forks forklift with hydraulic squeeze clamp attachment
• Drove a 26’ box cargo truck (1991 International full-sized diesel with PTO powered hydraulic lift gate.)
Dave Smith Motors
Automotive Service Technician, November 19, 2019 – February 2, 2020 I performed assigned jobs for this Mopar focused automotive repair shop.
• Oil changes and fluid flushes
• Basic vehicle diagnostics
• Brake jobs
• Engine rebuilds
• Transmission swaps
• Clutch system replacements
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Coeur d’Alene Paving
Equipment Operator, January 4, 2019 – November 26, 2019 I operated multiple size asphalt paver machines in a variety of environments.
• Performed in urban and rural conditions on private and publicly owned land.
• New install and asphalt repair (cold and hot patches)
• Installed tar and oil-based seal coat
• Operated pavement rollers when necessary
• Manually operated hand rake and shovel to ensure even distribution of asphalt mix.