Candidate #1815 Owner/Technician in Hahira, Georgia
Actively Looking for Technician jobs and is willing to relocate for the right position.
Retired USAF Vet of 21 years active duty Master Sgt. Owned a 3 bay shop in Arkansas while stationed at Little Rock AFB in the early 1990's. Owned a mobile business for 20 years while stationed and post retirement in Tokyo Japan until 2013. Moved to the Philippines in 2014 to use my GI Bill to attain a BSCS in Computer Science, Class of 2019. Returned to South Georgia during a 7 month stay with a 5 month job in 2025 at a Ford Dealership. Now looking for work while living in an RV anywhere in the USA based on pay vs Cost of Living in the area starting on 1 APR '26 to the end of SEP '26 based on the start/end of the pay week. I am also actively working with the US Embassy in the Philippines to bring my family to the USA and once approved, I will settle in my work area if you are willing to accept me as a reverse snow bird, spring through autumn worker for now please.
I would like an online/US phone interview prior to 10 Mar '26 any followups and acceptance by 20 Mar '26 please. I will be in S. Georgia by 16 Mar but still on Philippine sleeping habit for many days adjusting as quicky as possible but ready to start work on 1 Apr based on traveling from S. Georgia to your place via my RV. US cell [...] is in my hand here in PI.
Skills & Knowledge
Carlines
Asian
Ford/Lincoln/Mercury
Domestic (US)
Certifications
ASE
ASE Master
ASE L1
Gov't Cert
Skills
10+ years Engine Performance / Driveability Analysis & Repair
10+ years Engine Mechanical Analysis & Repair
10+ years HVAC Analysis & Repair
10+ years Electrical / Electronic Analysis & Repair
10+ years Braking System Analysis & Repair
10+ years General Service
Tools and Equipment
I have most typical hand tools as any Tech would own for non-diesel specialty work. Large Craftsman rollaway box with large upper chest. I use battery powered impact tools. I have manual AC gauge sets. I used the Vetronix 4 Channel Scope Master Kit and Launch 431x Series 1 Scanner, while living in Japan. I have upgraded to the TOPDON Phoenix MAX with 4 Channel Scope Master Kit in 2025, Teslong 500 Boroscope. OBDII Breakout Box. Multimeter Kit. Smoke Machine w/multi-adaptor kit. Relay test kit. Coolant system test kit. 3 shelf tool cart. Portable Solder Iron. Subscribed to iATN since 2000, Member Diag.net since near the beginning, and DiagnoseDan for the past few years along with being their Moderator for primarily EURO domestic sold vehicles.
Work Experience
Technician
2025–2025
All around Dealer Tech. Utilized Ford OEM scan tools and changed parts primarily based on DTC as per policy based on speed of service Flat Rate System. Included minor services and repairs to Ford Powerstroke engines. Dealer TSB & Recall jobs of many systems. HVAC, PCM, BCM malfunctions. CAN & LIN diag & repairs. Wire harness corrosion & broken circuit diag & repairs. ABS, EVAP, Fuel, Instruments, 4WD vacuum & mechanical diag & repairs. Trailer Brake diag & repairs, Charging system, Batteries, & fuse panel diag & repairs. Power Steering & mechanical components diag & repairs. TPMS, Tuneups, fuel filters, & oil services. Accept Inspections for new and used vehicles prior to sale. No Hybrid work at this Dealership as they did not sell any Hybrids.
Owner/Tech
1995–2013
All around works to include damaged Body Panel replacement, windshield replacement, Japanese Safety Inspection with all required repairs. Buy and Sell Vehicles. Typical Mechanical, Electronic, Diagnostic, Tires, Batteries, Junk, deregister services, New & Used Parts procurment, Service Info Japanese Schematics & repair manual procurment. Can attach my business card will all services list on the reverse side.
Owner/Tech
1994–1995
3 bay Garage accepting all types of mechanical and electronic work, complete engine rebuild, electronic specialist, HVAC, all around mechanical systems, tuneups, tires, transmission clutch works, buy and sell used vehicles. Closed due to Military move to Japan.