Leandro de souza
Pleasant Hill,CA
Summary
Dynamic Automotive Technician with a strong work ethic and proven problem-solving skills, previously at Diablo Services. Expert in advanced diagnostics and preventive maintenance, enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Known for meticulous attention to detail, effectively reducing vehicle downtime and contributing to a positive shop reputation through exceptional service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Diablo Services
09.2024 - 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Expanded service offerings with continuous professional development efforts, staying informed on new technologies within the automotive industry.
- Elevated shop reputation with outstanding troubleshooting abilities that led to quick identification of complex issues not easily diagnosed by others.
Automotive Technician
Strees Free
06.2022 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Enhanced vehicle performance by conducting detailed diagnostic procedures.
Automotive Technician
Ammco Total Transmission
01.2019 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Contributed to business growth through exceptional customer service, leading to increased repeat clientele and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of automotive industry standards and practices.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- transmission rebuilds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Senai
Brasil01-2017
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Problem-solving
- Changing oil
- Valid Driver's license
- Hand and power tools
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Replacing parts
- Parts replacement
- Fluid exchanges
- Brake systems
- Inspecting vehicles
- Steering systems
- Tire services
- Vehicle inspection
- 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
- Replacing filters
- Engine rebuilds
- Heating and air conditioning
- Vehicle inspections
- Drivetrain repair
- Automotive electronics
- Drivetrain and axle installation
- Wheel alignments
- Electrical experience
- Rebuilding engines
- Advanced diagnostics
- Electrical systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Maintaining records
- Maintenance scheduling
- Preparing work orders
- Calibrating systems
- Managing parts
- Electrical repair procedures
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Diablo Services
09.2024 - Current
Automotive Technician
Strees Free
06.2022 - 09.2024
Automotive Technician
Ammco Total Transmission
01.2019 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Senai
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