Brando Rojas
Richmond Hill,NY
Summary
To Obtain a challenging position in the Automotive industry utilizing my acquired knowledge and experience while gaining an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
Overview
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1
Certification
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2
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector
NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission
Woodside, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Performed physical, mechanical, and safety inspections on commercial passenger vehicles (taxis, FHVs, limousines, and accessible vehicles) monthly to ensure 100% adherence to municipal TLC regulations.
- Inspected vehicle safety systems, brake performance, steering assembly, suspension, tires, exhaust system, seatbelts, and emergency signals to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- During inspection we check for vehicle safety systems, brake performance, steering assembly, suspension, tires, exhaust system, seatbelts, and emergency signals.
- Inspected taxi equipment for compliance with safety standards and regulations.,verifying taxi meter calibration, partition safety, emergency lighting, and required passenger signage/postings.
- Operated brake dynos and shaker plate test to verify mechanical precision before issuing approval inspection stickers and decals.
- Issued formal Notice of Failures, summonses, or compliance directives detailing specific mechanical failures or regulatory violations.
Technician
HILLSIDE HONDA EXPRESS MAINTENANCE
Jamaica, NY
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles such as (Oil/Filter Changes, Tire Rotations, Cabin/Engine Air Filters, Wiper Blades, Battery Replacements, and any fluid changes like Brake fluid,Diff fluid,Transmission etc.)
- Perform Multi Point inspectionss and sometimes DMV inspection on every vehicle stating what is the current condition and recording any issues on an MPI sheet. Some examples would be assessing Fluid levels, brake wear, Tire Depth/tread wear, Suspension components, belts, and hoses.
- Mounted tires onto vehicles using specialized equipment., Balancing, and repair a puncture tire by plugging or patching.
- Replaced brakes and rotors, cut rotors, and replaced suspension components, including stabilizer links, control arms, and struts, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety.
- Operate safety and shop maintenance like using two-post and four-post hydraulic vehicle lifts safely in compliance with OSHA and dealership safety protocols.
- Dispose of (used engine oil, fluids, batteries, and oil filters) adhering to EPA guidelines.
AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP ASSISTANT
Apex technical School
Long Island City, NY
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted instructors with curriculum-related activities in the lab/shop.
- Sorted and maintained equipment, preparing materials for student use to ensure smooth lab operations.
- Dismantled completed projects in classroom to make space for new assignments. and puts up new projects in school.
- Inspected tools and equipment for safety and functionality, reported needed repairs to maintain a safe working environment.
Education
Automotive Repair and Service-900 Hour ASE Certified Program -
01-2025
Engines: Assembly/disassembly, cylinder head inspection, cooling/lubrication, repair, distributor replacement; Chassis: Automotive brakes, suspension, tires, disc/drum system, suspension, static/dynamic wheel balancing; Power Trains: Automatic/manual transmission, clutch system differential/ manual/automatic transmission and transaxles, transmission mounts; Electrical Systems: Electric theory/operation, wiring schematic, data; Fuels: Basic fuel/emission system, control diagnostic, OBDII scanners, oscilloscope, 5 gas analyzer; Performance: Oscilloscope diagnosis, scan tools, automotive HVAC, restraint systems, repair
High School Diploma - undefined
06-2023
Skills
- Knowledge of: Front-end maintenance, vehicle safety inspection, suspension inspection, transmission inspection, clutch system evaluation, preventive maintenance, Parts replacement, tire condition evaluation, alignment, Computer diagnostics, Brake repair
- Equipment: Voltmeter, balance tester, scan tools, vacuum gauge, vacuum pump, timing light, emissions testing, wheel alignment assessment, tire inspection, wheel balance evaluation, DVOM, Snap-on Vantage, suspension component inspection, hand tools, brake component inspection, hand tool usage, mechanical tool usage
- Quality control
- Visual inspections
- Inspection reporting
- Safety inspection
- Languages: English & Spanish
Certification
- Valid NYS Driver's License
- DMV Inspectors License
- EPA 609 Universal Certification
- Automotive Repair and Service – 900 Hour ASE Certified Program Certification
- -Perfect Attendance Award
Timeline
Inspector - NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission
01.2026 - Current
Technician - HILLSIDE HONDA EXPRESS MAINTENANCE
03.2025 - 01.2026
AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP ASSISTANT - Apex technical School
08.2024 - 01.2025
Richmond Hill High School - High School Diploma,
APEX TECHNICAL SCHOOL - Automotive Repair and Service-900 Hour ASE Certified Program,