Cody Gathright
Vidalia
Summary
Dynamic Tire Technician with a proven track record at Southern Tire Mart, excelling in tire installation and customer service. Demonstrated expertise in tire balancing and maintenance management, enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction. Known for effective communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring timely and accurate service in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tire Technician
Southern Tire Mart
05.2023 - Current
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire services.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Boosted productivity, performing tire repairs and replacements in a fast-paced environment.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair jobs effectively and efficiently.
- Maintained and managed tire and hardware inventory with regular stock assessments.
- Delivered outstanding service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
- Analyzed customer needs to recommend suitable tires for personalized requirements.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to limit operational disruptions.
- Ensured customer loyalty through exceptional service and expert advice on tire maintenance.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Facilitated strong communication among team members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality control, adhering strictly to company guidelines for tire installation procedures.
- Sourced tires to meet customer quality and budget needs.
Asphalt Laborer
APAC
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Developed specialized skills in various asphalt applications such as patching, resurfacing, sealing cracks, and line striping for diverse client needs.
- Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
Crane Operator
Wagler Custom Homes
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Achieved strong reputation for reliability among supervisors, leading to increased responsibility for critical lifts on high-profile projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Hill High School
Elmer, LASkills
- Tire installation
- Tire mounting
- Tire balancing
- Wheel balancing
- Punctuality
- Crane Operations
- Job Site Safety
- Safety procedures
- Oil changes
- Air compressor operation
- Torque wrench operation
- Vehicle lifting
- Fluid checks
- Hydraulic jack usage
- Time tracking
- Machinery operation
- Maintenance management
- Mounting expertise
- Pressure monitoring
- Alignments experience
- Alignment adjustment
- Rotation and balancing
- New tire installation
- Hand tools proficiency
- Work order processing
- Diagnostic
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Wheel removal
- Active listening
- Heavy lifting
- Tire rotations
- Hand and power tool operation
- Tire sensor resets
- Preventive Maintenance
- Valve stem replacement
- Inventory maintenance
- Issue resolution
- Time management
- Tire damage assessment
- Tire reassembly
Certification
NCCCO
Timeline
Tire Technician
Southern Tire Mart
05.2023 - Current
Asphalt Laborer
APAC
05.2022 - 09.2022
Crane Operator
Wagler Custom Homes
08.2018 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Oak Hill High School
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