Nathan Hoyser
UNION SPRINGS,NY
Summary
Talented Automotive professional with strong background working on all types of vehicles. Quick to identify mechanical issues and complete repairs. Bringing strong work ethic and record of reliability. Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Gillespie Chevrolet
07.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems, ensuring optimal vehicle performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance services, enhancing vehicle reliability for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair workflows, improving service efficiency.
- Implemented diagnostic tools and software to accurately assess vehicle 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.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Cornell Feet Service
Cornell College
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in fleet vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment, extending vehicle lifespan and reducing downtime.
- Managed repairs on various systems including brakes, transmissions, and engines, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Prepared vehicles for annual DOT inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues, resulting in faster problem resolution times.
- Used computer equipment, hand tools and technical skills to diagnose faults.
- Maintained open communication with drivers, promptly addressing mechanical concerns and scheduling necessary repairs.
- Completed multi-point inspections and washed and refueled units.
- Strengthened compliance with federal regulations through meticulous documentation of all maintenance activities.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical issues, leading to reduction in downtime for fleet vehicles.
- Resolved electrical and mechanical failures, restoring vehicle functionality and driver confidence.
- Established cost-saving measures within the department by identifying areas for improvement in resource allocation and asset utilization strategies.
Automotive Technician
Spicers Auto Center
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Automotive Technician
Van Bortel Subaru
12.2011 - 02.2021
- Resolved customer complaints by identifying malfunctions and implementing effective solutions.
- Executed customer orders and warranty services following strict manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Coached junior employees on repair procedures, enhancing team skill sets and efficiency.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using troubleshooting procedures to identify root causes.
Education
Associate - Automotive Technology
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY2012
High School Diploma -
Ruben A Cirillo Gananda High School
New York, NY06-2010
Skills
- Automotive Engineering
- Coolant Flushes
- Time Management
- Operating Air Compressors
- Engine Rebuilds
- Optimizing Engine Performance
- Gasket Replacements
- Hand and Power Tools
- Managing Parts
- Brake Systems Understanding
- Safety Awareness
- Valid Driver's License
- Safety Procedures
- Oil Changes
- Filter Replacement
- Customer Relationship Management
- OSHA Regulation Compliance
- Checking and Refilling Fluids
- Team Collaboration
- Preventive Maintenance Services
- Road-Worthiness Evaluations
- Overseeing Garage Operations
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Quality Assurance
- Heavy Lifting
- Drivability Issues
- Electrical Systems
- Replacing Parts
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Installing Equipment
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Electrical Circuits Diagrams
- Spark Plug Replacement
- Engine Tuneup and Repairs
- Electrical Repair Procedures
- Changing Tires
- Relaying Complex Information
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Problem-solving
- Hand and power tools
- Time management
- Brake systems understanding
- Replacing parts
- Parts replacement
- Customer service
- Transmissions
- Fuel systems
- Exhaust systems
- Engine rebuilds
- Drivetrain repair
- Drivetrain and axle installation
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Gillespie Chevrolet
07.2025 - Current
Cornell Feet Service
Cornell College
09.2023 - 07.2025
Automotive Technician
Spicers Auto Center
02.2021 - 09.2023
Automotive Technician
Van Bortel Subaru
12.2011 - 02.2021
Associate - Automotive Technology
Monroe Community College
High School Diploma -
Ruben A Cirillo Gananda High School