Pedro Pena
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Vehicle Inspector with a proven track record at Lemon Squad, excelling in inspection reporting and quality control. Enhanced vehicle safety through meticulous damage assessments and effective issue resolution. Strong mechanical expertise combined with excellent client communication skills, fostering trust and repeat business while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vehicle Inspector
America Isa Inspector
03.2023 - Current
- Test drove vehicles following repair work to check for any remaining issues.
- Prepared reports on vehicles' condition after inspection and submitted to supervisor.
- Identified improperly repaired items and addressed with supervisor to resolve.
- Conducted in-depth inspections of vehicles to identify damage, missing parts, and mechanical issues.
- Took photos of all damaged areas to include with repair reports.
- Enhanced vehicle safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential issues.
Vehicle Inspector
Lemon Squad
06.2021 - Current
- Strengthened client relationships through clear explanations of technical terms within the context of their specific vehicle''s needs.
- Elevated company reputation through consistent provision of high-quality, reliable inspection services that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations through diligent adherence to guidelines during inspections.
- Contributed to company growth by maintaining strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Inspected vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage or mechanical malfunction.
- Issued notices and recommended corrective actions upon discovery of infractions or problems.
- Reviewed vehicle repairs to check work for quality and assess whether services performed were within acceptable quality and safety guidelines.
Automotive Technician
Penas Smog and Electric Smog and Repair
08.2020 - 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.
- 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.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Achieved consistency across all repairs by strictly following manufacturer guidelines and using OEM parts whenever possible.
Education
Associate Degree in Automotive - Automotive
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CASkills
- Inspection reporting
- Inspection documentation
- Multi-point inspection
- Mechanical expertise
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety inspection
- Quality control
- Issue resolution
- Photo documentation
- Vehicle damage review
- Interior and exterior inspection
- Damage assessment
Certification
- Nissan Dealer Certified, Nissan of Bakersfield - 2013-Current
- Ase master certificate - 2014-Current
- SMOG License - 2013-Current
- SMOG Repair License - 2014-Current
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Vehicle Inspector
America Isa Inspector
03.2023 - Current
Vehicle Inspector
Lemon Squad
06.2021 - Current
Automotive Technician
Penas Smog and Electric Smog and Repair
08.2020 - Current
Associate Degree in Automotive - Automotive
College of The Sequoias
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