Kevin Rodriguez
Downey,CA
Summary
Seasoned Automotive Technician with comprehensive experience in diagnostics, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at managing teams to ensure efficient work flow and high-quality service. Demonstrates strong problem-solving capabilities, coupled with deep understanding of current automotive technology trends. Previous roles have involved significant contributions to improving shop productivity and customer satisfaction levels.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Automotive Technician B Level
Firestone Complete Auto Care, BRO
Downey, CA
12.2020 - 01.2025
- Performed preventative maintenance on vehicles, including oil changes, brake repairs, engine tune-ups and suspension work.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Instructed apprentices in proper techniques for repairing various components within an automobile system.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Supervised junior technicians in the completion of their tasks while ensuring accuracy in all aspects of their work.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Reviewed technical documents such as schematics and diagrams when diagnosing complex problems.
- Explained repair procedures to customers in an understandable manner.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
Associate
JCPenney
Downey, CA
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and ensured product displays were neat and orderly.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Assisted customers with selecting items and answering questions about products.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Operated equipment such as scanners and scales correctly during checkout process.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
Education
Associate Degree in Auto & Diesel Mechanics - Automotive
Universal Technical Institute
Long Beach, CA08-2022
Skills
- Alignment services
- Fuel injection systems
- Engine repair
- Battery services
- Fluid services
- Suspension systems
- Driveability diagnosis
- HVAC systems
- Tire services
- Electrical systems
- Steering systems
- Preventative maintenance
- Vehicle inspections
- Brake systems
- Exhaust systems
- Transmission repair
- Advanced diagnostics
- Hybrid technology
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Automotive Technician B Level
Firestone Complete Auto Care, BRO
12.2020 - 01.2025
Associate
JCPenney
08.2018 - 03.2020
Associate Degree in Auto & Diesel Mechanics - Automotive
Universal Technical Institute