Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Dennis Patterson

Inman,SC

Summary

Dynamic Master Technician with extensive experience at Spartanburg Toyota, excelling in advanced troubleshooting and team leadership. Proven track record in diagnosing complex vehicle issues and ensuring compliance with OEM standards. Skilled in engine overhauls and quality control, delivering exceptional service and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high safety and performance standards.

Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed.

Experienced Automotive Technician with [Number]+ years of expertise in diagnostics and repair of [Brand] and [Brand] automobiles and light-duty trucks.

Hardworking Automotive Technician with [Number] years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.

Work History

Spartanburg Toyota

Master Technician
04.2025 - 09.2025

Job overview

  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.

Education

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA

GED
03-1982

University Overview

  • [Number] GPA 3.5 interpersonal communication

Skills

  • Advanced mathematics
  • Advanced troubleshooting
  • Blueprint interpretation expertise
  • Project management
  • Team leadership experience
  • Quality control analysis
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Electrical failure repairs
  • Alignments experience
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Tire mounting and balancing
  • System repairs
  • Engine overhauls
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Engine rebuilds
  • OSHA regulation compliance
  • Transmissions
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Performance tuning
  • Electrical
  • Road testing
  • Brake systems knowledge
  • Brake system repair
  • Calibration
  • Replacing filters
  • Diagnostic
  • Drivetrain and axle installation
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • Computer diagnostics
  • Calibrating systems
  • Software updates
  • Electrical circuits diagrams
  • Suspension systems
  • Warranty procedures
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Engine repair
  • Mechanical aptitude

Timeline

Master Technician

Spartanburg Toyota
04.2025 - 09.2025

Southwestern College

GED
Dennis Patterson