Candidate #1714 Technician in Ferndale, Washington
Passively Looking for Technician jobs within 15 miles of Ferndale, Washington.
I started working on Cars at age 13. I've gone from enthusiast to professional. I have a sense of urgency with repair, however I want to find the reason a repair is necessary. A symptom is only part of the problem. Ensuring I don't have a come back means that the reason something went wrong has to be fixed as well. I don't fret over the cost of the repair, because that shouldn't be relevant, period. It is more of a headache to the driver to come back and repair a vehicle multiple times. I find if the customer is disclosed the information as to the necessity of the repair prior to cost discussion they make the best decision for themselves. I began as a technician became a manager for Firestone and came back to being a technician. I like heavy line the most of any repair work as well as brakes steering suspension and repairing wrecked vehicles. I have owned numerous Fiats, a Pontiac Trans AM, 2 Oldsmobile Cutlass 3 Motorcycles etc. My family drive Hondas because they are dependable and take me away to repair them very little.
Skills & Knowledge
Carlines
Asian
Domestic (US)
European
German
BMW
Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac
Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep
Fiat
Ford/Lincoln/Mercury
Honda/Acura
Hyundai/Kia
Isuzu
Jaguar
Land Rover
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
MG
Mini
Mitsubishi
Nissan/Infiniti
Saab
Skills
10+ years Engine Performance / Driveability Analysis & Repair
10+ years Engine Mechanical Analysis & Repair
10+ years Chassis / Suspension / Alignment Analysis & Repair
10+ years HVAC Analysis & Repair
10+ years Drivetrain / Driveline Analysis & Repair
10+ years Electrical / Electronic Analysis & Repair
10+ years Braking System Analysis & Repair
10+ years Automobile Service Consultant
10+ years Sales
10+ years Management
Tools and Equipment
I have a Macsimizer lower tool box a generic upper and a Monster Garage cart. They are filled with hand and power tools. I have a work top roll cart. I have pictures of all my tools for insurance purposes. I own a Stanley (fluke) multi meter a Mityvac vacuum pump, Snap on Mac Tools, Matco and Cornwell hand tools. I own a fair amount of Fiat and Honda specialty tools. I have a multi-vacuum gauge for multiple carburetor balance adjustment.
Work Experience
Mechanic
2019–Present
I love working here. The environment is conducive to delivering great finished work to our customers. I have done engine diagnosis, engine repair ( engines in stalled and cylinder heads)front end repair heating and a/c ( evaporator cores to ac compressors) brakes electrical( repair rat wiring repairs) front end (knee assembly, struts shocks air bags etc). If it can be priced properly i can repair it.
Lead Technician supervisor
2022–Present
I service 2017 to 2023 Ford Transit vans. diagnosis and repair of any and every thing. heater core and evaporator replacement, transmission and engine replacement, fluid replacement and maintenance, electrical repair, Abs repairs, steering and suspension, etc.
Automotive Technician
2013–2019
Alignments brakes, steering and suspension, engine repair, engine diagnosis, drivability, heating and ac repair etc.
General Manager
2002–2013
Meeting daily sales, monthly sales annual sales quotas through mentoring, training and participating. Maintaining daily operations and training store or corporate when requested. I participated in Dallas district training and employee acquisitions. I was a managing partner and set sales records in all three stores I ran.