martin Diamond
Wichita,Kansas
Summary
Experienced with vehicle evaluations and identifying safety and mechanical issues. Utilizes diagnostic tools to accurately assess and report findings. Strong understanding of automotive standards and compliance procedures.
Professional automotive inspection specialist with strong analytical skills in vehicle assessment and diagnostics. Proven ability to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. Excels in team collaboration, adapting to changing requirements, and consistently delivering high-quality results. Skilled in identifying mechanical issues, performing thorough inspections, and maintaining detailed records. Dependable and results-driven, with focus on achieving operational efficiency.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Used Car Inspector
Subaru Dealership
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Inspect, service and or repair vehicles purchased through dealership. Tasks included filling out reports on laptop and making videos of the inspection. Repairs were undertaken to high standard. Vehicles were always test driven.
Autotech Plaza
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Service and repair of fleet contract trucks and vans.
- Performed engine diagnostics with latest scan tools. Accurately identified and resolve mechanical issues including powertrain, suspension other areas of vehicles.
- Conducted transmission and drivetrain services and repairs ensuring optimal functionality and longevity of vehicle systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle electrical systems.
- Carried out comprehensive vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Import Specialty Auto
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Serviced and repaired all makes vehicles to high standard.
- Performed engine diagnostics with latest scan tools. Accurately identified and resolve mechanical issues including powertrain, suspension other areas of vehicles.
Auto Mechanic
Worthey Automotive
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Performed oil changes efficiently to ensure optimal vehicle performance and longevity.
- Repaired transmissions by diagnosing issues and restoring functionality to vehicles.
- Inspected brake systems to guarantee safety and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted emission tests to assess vehicle compliance with environmental regulations.
- Diagnosed vehicle issues by utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Replaced exhaust systems to enhance vehicle performance and reduce emissions.
Auto Technician
Harry HP Auto Repair
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Diagnosed vehicle issues and recommended appropriate repairs. Performed oil changes using industry-standard procedures.
- Conducted brake system repairs to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Utilized engine diagnostics tools to pinpoint mechanical problems.
- Replaced spark plugs to maintain engine efficiency.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills to address client needs.
Auto Technician
Bills Auto Electric and Repair
05.2015 - 10.2019
- Service and repair regular customer and local vineyard and other owned cars and light to medium duty trucks.
- Electrical and brake work on small and larger motorhomes, trailers.
- Tire puncture repair, replacement - lawn mower to implement tire sizes.
- 2 wheel and 4 wheel alignments and repairs if necessary.
- Electrical, drivability (gas/diesel fuel related problem diagnostics, ignition/starting/charging diagnostic and repair, Air conditioning service, repair and conversion from r12., manual, automatic transmission and clutch replacement.
- Driveline, suspension diagnostic and repair.
- All diagnostic work carried out with up to date scan tools.
Fully Skilled Mechanic & Automotive Technician
Halfords Auto Centre's
05.2000 - 04.2013
- Recommended interval service and repairs of current model gas, and diesel cars and vans.
- Ministry of Transport inspection of all light duty vehicles.
- Carried out alignments, major and minor repairs, including brake, exhaust, suspension, drive train, engine and diagnostic work and or repairs to manufacturer standard.
- Worked as mobil technician around local centers to help out other tech's.
- Installed towing hitch's, audio systems sold by Halford's store.
Mechanic & Emission Tester
Academy Auto Service
09.1997 - 12.1999
- Position: Full Mechanic and Colorado Emission program Tester
- Duties Include: Minor and Major servicing all makes cars, vans and trucks.
- All facets of work taken on including Major and minor repairs required.
- Engine, gearbox and chassis work.
- Management or premises, invoicing of Used car pre purchase inspections carried out.
- Jobs, ordering parts and dealing with customers
- Contact: (01144719) 597-0501
Automotive Technician
Japanese Connection
05.1996 - 09.1997
- Duties include: Minor and Major servicing and repair of all Japanese makes cars, vans and trucks.
- Clutch and brake work to include grinding of flywheel, discs and drums.
- Valve adjustment and carburetor work.
- Contact: (01144719) 574-5415
Apprentice Mechanic
Liberty Toyota - Main Dealership
11.1992 - 05.1996
- Responsibilities: Train as apprentice under Master mechanic.
- Learned necessary skills to move forward as mechanic.
- (service, repair, pdi inspections or all model Toyota's) and other make and models.
Air Force
02.1983 - 07.1992
- Requirements: Maintain aircraft to A.F. regulations including diagnose, repair or replace fuel system components as required.
- Repair fuel leak problems in wing with appropriate tools and safety procedures to get job done.
- R.A.F. Upper Heyford (united kingdom) for 2 years and 7 years northern calif (travis afb) Job requirements very demanding and working all shifts during peace and war (desert storm) times.
- Opted for early out of enlistment. (reduction in forces at the time.) i got out came back to states.
Education
A.A.S. - automotive technology / toyota T10 program
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, Co01.1994
Skills
- Vehicle inspection expertise
- Documentation and reporting
- Exhaust system inspection
- Engine performance analysis
Accomplishments
- Obtained A.A.S. degree in automotive technology at Pikes Peak Community College. Colorado Springs, Co.
- Successfully finished T-10 program
- Aircraft Fuel Systems Mechanic
Timeline
Used Car Inspector
Subaru Dealership
07.2025 - 11.2025
Autotech Plaza
07.2024 - 02.2025
Import Specialty Auto
10.2022 - 07.2024
Auto Mechanic
Worthey Automotive
06.2020 - 09.2022
Auto Technician
Harry HP Auto Repair
11.2019 - 05.2020
Auto Technician
Bills Auto Electric and Repair
05.2015 - 10.2019
Fully Skilled Mechanic & Automotive Technician
Halfords Auto Centre's
05.2000 - 04.2013
Mechanic & Emission Tester
Academy Auto Service
09.1997 - 12.1999
Automotive Technician
Japanese Connection
05.1996 - 09.1997
Apprentice Mechanic
Liberty Toyota - Main Dealership
11.1992 - 05.1996
Air Force
02.1983 - 07.1992
A.A.S. - automotive technology / toyota T10 program
Pikes Peak Community College