Luis Garcia
Menifee,CA
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 9 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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Valvoline Instant Oil
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Service Technician
Hyundai Of Escondido
08.2014 - 02.2021
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- 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.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Service Technician
Temecula Hyundai
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Service Technician
DCH Kia Of Temecula
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- 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.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Education
N/A -
Ortega High School
Lake Elsinore, CASkills
- Transmission and Engine Replacement
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Valid Driver's License
- Changing Tires
- Preventive Maintenance Services
- Wheel Rotation and Balancing
- Dealership and Factory Standards
- Hand and Power Tools
- Time Management
- Electrical Repair Procedures
- Fluid Replacement
- Alignment Experience
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Checking and Refilling Fluids
- Replacing Parts
- Soldering Skills
- Installing Equipment
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Oil Changes
- Engine Tuneup and Repairs
Timeline
Service Technician
DCH Kia Of Temecula
02.2023 - 07.2023
Service Technician
Temecula Hyundai
03.2021 - 01.2023
Service Technician
Hyundai Of Escondido
08.2014 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager
Valvoline Instant Oil
07.2010 - 07.2012
N/A -
Ortega High School