Joshua Pacheco
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with 6+ 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. Resourceful Automotive Technician knowledgeable about regulations governing vehicle safety. Well-versed in disassembling parts and inspecting for wear and testing and adjusting systems to meet manufacturer's performance specifications. Adaptable and dependable individual familiar with mechanical, electronic and electric components.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Brakes Plus
Grand Junction, CO
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
- Operated a variety of shop equipment safely and efficiently.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with customers regarding their automotive needs.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
Tire Technician
Loves Truck Stop
Grand Junction, CO
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
Tire Technician
Southern Tire Mart
Grand Junction, CO
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI to meet load requirements.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill sales and service requests.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Delivered customer service by answering questions and explaining tire installation process.
Education
R-5 High School
Grand Junction, COSkills
- Changing Oil
- Alignments Experience
- Vehicle Inspection
- Bay Maintenance
- Parts Replacement
- Issue Resolution
- Inspecting Vehicles
- Tire Mounting and Balancing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Replacing Filters
- Brake Systems
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Engine Repair
- Coolant Flushes
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Brakes Plus
11.2023 - 02.2024
Tire Technician
Loves Truck Stop
02.2023 - 12.2023
Tire Technician
Southern Tire Mart
02.2022 - 01.2023
R-5 High School