Daniel Cerda
Spring,TX
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with 19+ years in service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation
Houston, TX
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Followed established guidelines for troubleshooting and diagnosing various types of automotive systems.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
Automotive Technician
Planet Ford 59
Humble, TX
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Followed established guidelines for troubleshooting and diagnosing various types of automotive systems.
- Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
Automotive Mechanic
Self-employed
Lubbock, TX
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Replaced defective engines, suspension systems, transmissions, exhaust systems, radiators and related components.
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Provided estimates for labor costs involved in repair jobs based on customer requests.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Repaired faulty electrical wiring harnesses within automobile engines.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Diagnosed complex mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Installed timing belts and drive chains in automobiles according to specifications.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding repair status updates throughout the process.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
Automotive Technician
Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation
Lubbock, TX
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Followed established guidelines for troubleshooting and diagnosing various types of automotive systems.
- Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with customers regarding their automotive needs.
- Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
Education
Automotive Diploma - Auto/Diesel/Industrial
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc
Houston, TX08-2007
Skills
- Customer Service
- Preventive Maintenance
- Alignments Experience
- Calibration Understanding
- Changing Oil
- Performance Upgrades
- Estimating Work
- Inspecting Vehicles
- Detecting Refrigerant Leaks & AC Repairs
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Drivability Issues
- Replacing Parts
- Electrical Circuits Diagrams
- Foreign/Domestic Vehicles
- Suspension Systems Understanding
- Writing Work Tickets
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Relationship Building
- Suspension Systems
- Fluid Flushes
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Brake Systems
- Gasket Replacements
- Customer Relations
- Heavy Lifting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Engine Repair
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Powerlifting
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation
12.2023 - 01.2024
Automotive Technician
Planet Ford 59
09.2023 - 12.2023
Automotive Mechanic
Self-employed
04.2018 - 09.2023
Automotive Technician
Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation
01.2014 - 04.2018
Automotive Diploma - Auto/Diesel/Industrial
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc