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Robert Gomez

Summary

Automotive mechanic with over 15 years in the field of service and repair, ranging from single owned vehicle to maintaining a fleet ( Monterey County Office of Education - Polar Refrigeration Service -El Aguila Food Product) with scheduled and preventive maintenance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Lube Trainer

York Dodge Jeep
Prescott, Arizona
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with management to identify training needs and gaps.
  • Coordinated onboarding sessions for new employees in the dealership.
  • Mentored team members to enhance their skills and performance.
  • Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
  • Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes as needed.

Automotive Technician

Gill Auto Group
Madera, CA
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes.
  • Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
  • Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
  • Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
  • Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
  • Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
  • Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.

Automotive Service Technician

York Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Prescott, AZ
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
  • Transmission, engines, coolant systems and suspension systems on vehicles.
  • Wrote up detailed repair orders outlining actions.
  • Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
  • Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
  • Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
  • Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
  • Repaired engines and providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
  • Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
  • Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
  • Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
  • Inspected fluid level for steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, rear axle.
  • Lubricated moving parts by injecting grease into springs, universal joints and steering knuckles using hand or compressed-air powered grease gun.
  • Installed batteries, shock absorbers.
  • Reviewed completed work and road-tested vehicles.
  • Kept shop area neat and clean by removing debris and safely disposing of used oil.
  • Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
  • Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
  • Performed automotive preventive maintenance and inspected tires.
  • Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
  • Checked fluids and maintenance-related parts and topped off or replaced.
  • Answered questions regarding vehicle maintenance and recommended necessary repair work to keep vehicles operating properly.
  • Repaired transmissions, engines, coolant systems and suspension systems on vehicles.

Automotive Technician

Bay Service Automotive
Monterey, CA
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for systems such as brakes, exhaust and electrical.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate the source of malfunctions.
  • Tracked mechanical and repair problems and discussed solutions with shop leadership.
  • Kept the garage clean, organized and efficient.
  • Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
  • Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires.

Mechanical Technician

United Smog
Salinas, Ca
11.2018 - 12.2019

Vehicle diagnostic and trouble shooting - repair of vehicle in a timely manner - mig and gas welding - Catalytic Converter - remove and replace motors and clutches - suspension work

School Bus Driver

Carmel Unified School District
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
12.2013 - 06.2018

Safely transport students from home to school and back home at end of the school day.

Perform pre trip on school bus everyday before leaving the bus yard required by law.


School Bus Driver

Monterey County Office of Education
Salinas, CA
12.2012 - 12.2013

Safely transport school children with disabilities to and from classes; before each run, make a complete inspection of the bus as required by law. Assist fleet maintenance technician with filing and minor repairs of the school bus.

Supervisor

Dave's Automotive Service
Salinas, CA
10.2001 - 05.2012

Supervising the quality of service and employees - customer relationship - fabricating exhaust pipes - catalytic converter - mig and gas welding - daley sales and end of the month reports - license by the State of California to certified salvage vehicles (brake and lamp expired) - automotive tech 

Education

High School Diploma - General Education

Salinas High School
1985

Skills

  • Drivability issues
  • Suspension systems understanding
  • Maintaining records
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Electrical understanding
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Engine repair
  • Brake systems knowledge
  • Accomplish task efficiently
  • Able to work well independently and with others

Timeline

Lube Trainer

York Dodge Jeep
04.2023 - 07.2023

Automotive Technician

Gill Auto Group
10.2022 - 03.2023

Automotive Service Technician

York Dodge Chrysler Jeep
01.2021 - 10.2022

Automotive Technician

Bay Service Automotive
01.2020 - 12.2020

Mechanical Technician

United Smog
11.2018 - 12.2019

School Bus Driver

Carmel Unified School District
12.2013 - 06.2018

School Bus Driver

Monterey County Office of Education
12.2012 - 12.2013

Supervisor

Dave's Automotive Service
10.2001 - 05.2012

High School Diploma - General Education

Salinas High School