Sergio Nieto
Summary
Hardworking ASE MASTER TECHNICIAN with 21+ years in maintaining and repairing diverse vehicles using advanced manual and mechanical skills. Collaborate with customers and other mechanics to understand problems and plan repairs. Focused on maximizing customer satisfaction with dependable, expert service. Experienced Service Tech with extensive knowledge of vehicle testing, maintenance and repair. Adept at reading and understanding technical documentation. Excellent customer service, time management and multitasking abilities. 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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Service Technician
LOGGOS AUTOMOTIVE
Pearland, TX
01.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Shop Foreman
Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation
9245 S.SAM HOUSTON PKWY EAST HOUSTON TEXAS 77075
02.2014 - 12.2020
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Directed daily operations of team of [Number] technicians and shop professionals.
- Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Automotive Technician
HOBBS AUTOMOTIVE
HOUSTON TEXAS
11.2010 - 12.2011
- 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.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- 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.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
Automotive Technician
INDIAN AUTOMOTIVE
15925 Hwy 6, Santa Fe, TX 77517
12.2011 - 12.2015
- 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.
- 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.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Certified Automotive Technician
DeMontrond Hyundai / CHEVROLET
3260 Gulf Fwy, Texas City, TX 77591
04.2008 - 11.2010
- 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.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Certified Automotive Technician
Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
GULF FREWAY HOUSTON
03.2005 - 04.2008
- 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.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
Automotive Master Technician
All Tune And Lube
Laredo, TX
02.2001 - 02.2005
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
Education
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - HANDS ON AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR & TECHNOLOGY
Universal Technical Institute
Houston, TX03.2001
BBA -
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX08.1998
GED -
Austin High School
Houston, TX08.1994
Skills
- Valid Driver's License
- Preventive Maintenance Services
- Fluid Checks
- Bay Management
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Dealership and Factory Standards
- Team Collaboration
- Electrical Systems
- Calibrating Instruments
- Electrical Repair Procedures
- Power Steering Repair
- Electronic Systems
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Systems Repair
- Overseeing Garage Operations
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- 609 License - 2001
- AST - Advanced Service Technician
- ASE L1 MASTER TECHNICIAN - 2027
- CHRYSLER FACTORY TRAIN, DODGE - 2008
- FACTORY TRAIN, Hyundai Motor Company-2010
- FORD FACTORY TRAIN, FORD MOTOR COMPANY -2010
FISHING AND COOKING
LOVE TO COOK FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY I ENJOY PEOPLE TO ENJOY MY FOOD. ALSO LOVE TO GO OF SHORE FISHING FOR RED SNAPER AND KING FISH AND COME BACK HOME AND COOK FRESH FISH..
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Automotive Service Technician
LOGGOS AUTOMOTIVE
01.2021 - Current
Shop Foreman
Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation
02.2014 - 12.2020
Automotive Technician
INDIAN AUTOMOTIVE
12.2011 - 12.2015
Automotive Technician
HOBBS AUTOMOTIVE
11.2010 - 12.2011
Certified Automotive Technician
DeMontrond Hyundai / CHEVROLET
04.2008 - 11.2010
Certified Automotive Technician
Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
03.2005 - 04.2008
Automotive Master Technician
All Tune And Lube
02.2001 - 02.2005
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - HANDS ON AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR & TECHNOLOGY
Universal Technical Institute
BBA -
Laredo Community College
GED -
Austin High School