Robert S. Johnston

***** ***** ***** **** • Clermont, Florida • 352-***-**** • cell 630-***-****

Objective

To continually work toward bettering my skills in the automotive industry. It is very important to me to continue to build my skills as a team player as well. I look forward to learning new techniques in both of these areas.

Employment

Mechanic Employed (08/2011 – 04/2012) Ford of Clermont Clermont, Florida

Maintain and repair automobiles and trucks – brakes, ball joints, tie rods, struts and shocks, fluid changes, filter replacements, program keys and modules, driveability, diagnostics, engine gaskets, steering racks, transmission removal and install, some differential work, interior work, window motors, and electrical work. Prep new and used trucks and cars. I also took classes in electronics for Ford.

Mechanic Employed (06/2011 – 08/2011) TRS Orlando, Florida

Maintain and repair automobiles and trucks – brakes, ball joints, tie rods, struts and shocks, fluid changes, filter replacements, program modules, driveability, diagnostics, engine gaskets, steering racks, some differential work, interior work, window motors, and electrical work.

Mechanic Employed (06/2010 – 04/2011) Giant Recreation World Winter Garden, Florida

Maintain and repair motorhomes and recreational trailers. I worked on components such as refrigerators, generators, A/C and electrical systems and water systems. I also repaired motors, brakes, shocks, tune-ups, transmission service and hydraulic systems. Special projects included rebuilding an interior wall of the shop which included knowledge of plumbing, electrical, framing, cement, tile, dry wall, and cabinetry.

Mechanic, Journeyman Years Employed (2000-2009) Packey Webb Ford (Blue Oval Certified) Wheaton, Illinois

Maintain and repair automobiles and trucks – brakes, ball joints, tie rods, struts and shocks, fluid changes, filter replacements, program keys and modules, driveability, diagnostics, engine gaskets, steering racks, transmission removal and install, some differential work, interior work, window motors, and electrical work. Prep new and used trucks and cars.

Mechanic Years Employed (1998-2000) Motorhomes Unlimited Elgin, Illinois

Maintain and repair motorhomes and recreational trailers. Tasks included: Repairing structural damage to motorhomes, working on components such as generators, refrigerators, water systems, A/C and electrical systems, motor repair, oil changes, brakes, shocks, tune-ups, transmission service and hydraulic systems.

Mechanic Years Employed (1991-1998) Cruise America Bartlett, Illinois

Maintain and repair motorhomes for rental use. Tasks included: fiberglass repair, rebuilding floors and roofs. Worked on electrical systems, plumbing, carpeting and aluminum siding.

Education

Majored in Electronics Years Attended (1990-1991) Elgin Community College Elgin, Illinois

Electronics, HVAC (Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning)

Continuing Education Years Attended (1992-1994) College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Electronics, hydraulics, auto cad, graphic arts, printing and general subjects.

Skills

• Winnebago Trade School in 1999 – Onan generator diagnostics and overhauls and electrical systems • Monaco Trade School in 1999 – A/C diagnostics – Dometic A/C refrigeration. Kholer generator diagnostics and overhauls.