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expectations in his ability to complete
repairs right the first time. "
Matney adds he is " almost OCD " about
double and triple checking his work to
prevent comebacks.
" It's replaying the process through
in my head, " he explains. " Making sure
I have every line hooked up, every bolt
tightened, no matter if it takes the extra
20 or 30 minutes or so, just making sure
that when it leaves our shop it's in the best
shape it can be. "
ATTITUDE
Matney's " can-do attitude " really sets him
apart on the team. Palmer says he is often
chosen over more senior technicians to
complete complex repairs because of his
impressive diagnostic skills, technical
prowess, and positive attitude.
" Since I was born, my dad has always
instilled a good work ethic in me, " he
notes. " Whether it was sports, or school,
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or any other aspect in life, just giving it
100 percent all the time, and even if things
get tough, or you face some adversity, just
keep pushing through. "
His father-in-law had a big influence
here as well by always encouraging him to
take a step back and look at the job with
a clear head.
" It's important to think things through
instead of getting worked up and possibly
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messing up the job you're working on, "
Matney says. " Being a mechanic, you can
face jobs that just get into your head mentally. "
Palmer says Matney is the cornerstone
of the new legacy of the fleet at the city -
since 66 percent of technicians recently
retired - and he is a breath of fresh air.
" He is the poster child of going from the
past days of being a mechanic to being a
modern-day technician. "
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