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David Gonzalez

Porterville,CA

Summary

Proven Automotive Technician with a track record of enhancing vehicle performance and workshop efficiency at Dann’s Discount Auto Sales. Expert in diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and engine repair, complemented by a strong work ethic and team collaboration skills. Achieved significant improvements in vehicle reliability and customer satisfaction.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Technician

Dann’s Discount Auto Sales
Tulare, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
  • Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Alignments on vehicles if needed

Construction Worker

County of Tulare
Terra Bella, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023

Grinded down roads and laid new material down so that the road is like new and patched pot holes and drove heavy equipment

Education

High School Diploma -

Monache High School
Porterville, CA

Certificate - Automotive Technician

UEI College
Bakersfield, CA
01.2024

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Changing tires
  • Engine repair
  • Problem-Solving
  • Safety awareness
  • Changing Oil
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Hand and power tools
  • Brake systems understanding
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Replacing parts
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Parts Replacement
  • Fluid Exchanges
  • Diagnostic abilities
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Steering systems
  • Tire Services
  • Suspension Systems
  • Alignments experience
  • System repairs
  • Transmissions
  • Fuel systems
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Team Collaboration
  • Preventive maintenance services
  • Coolant System Control
  • Installing equipment
  • Electrical failure repairs
  • Battery Services
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Replacing Filters
  • Electrical understanding
  • Engine Rebuilds
  • Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Drivetrain Repair
  • Drivetrain and Axle Installation
  • Wheel Alignments
  • Emissions Control
  • Advanced Diagnostics
  • Flexible Schedule

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Dann’s Discount Auto Sales
08.2024 - Current

Construction Worker

County of Tulare
04.2022 - 04.2023

High School Diploma -

Monache High School

Certificate - Automotive Technician

UEI College
David Gonzalez