Joshuel Rivera Sánchez
Easley,SC
Summary
Dynamic Automotive Technician with a strong work ethic and proven expertise in advanced diagnostics and engine repair at Walmart. Enhanced service efficiency through process improvements, achieving a notable reduction in vehicle turnaround time. Skilled in troubleshooting and customer relations, committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Walmart
South Carolina
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance on various vehicle types, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service efficiency and customer satisfaction levels.
- Assisted in training new technicians on best practices for repairs and customer service protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced vehicle turnaround time during peak hours.
- 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.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Assistant Manager
AdvancedAutoParts
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock accuracy and availability for customer needs.
- Supported daily operations by coordinating team schedules and optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on company policies, procedures, and safety standards to ensure compliance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing product placement and promotional strategies.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals, share feedback, and motivate staff towards performance targets.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced customer service response times and satisfaction levels.
- Developed training materials that improved onboarding processes for new employees and reduced training time.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
Assistant Manager
AutoZone
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with management to streamline operations, resulting in increased productivity across departments.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
Chipping Tire
Tire Rack
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
GED -
Colegio San Lazaro
Carolina Puerto RicoSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Changing oil
- Valid Driver's license
- Hand and power tools
- Time management
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Replacing parts
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts replacement
- Fluid exchanges
- Customer service
- Brake systems
- Inspecting vehicles
- Steering systems
- Tire services
- Suspension systems
- Vehicle inspection
- Alignments experience
- System repairs
- Fuel systems
- Exhaust systems
- Team collaboration
- Preventive maintenance services
- Installing equipment
- Electrical failure repairs
- Battery services
- Heavy lifting
- Replacing filters
- Engine rebuilds
- Vehicle inspections
- Drivetrain repair
- Automotive electronics
- Drivetrain and axle installation
- Customer relations
- Wheel alignments
- Rebuilding engines
- Advanced diagnostics
- Flexible schedule
- Physical stamina
- Estimating work
- Electrical systems
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality assurance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Preparing work orders
- Calibrating systems
- Managing parts
- Manual transmissions
- Purchasing parts and inventory
- Inventory organizing
- Issue resolution
- Job scheduling
- Optimizing engine performance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Walmart
03.2025 - 10.2025
Assistant Manager
AdvancedAutoParts
01.2024 - 10.2025
Assistant Manager
AutoZone
01.2023 - 02.2024
Chipping Tire
Tire Rack
01.2021 - 02.2022
GED -
Colegio San Lazaro