Daniel Vega
Oakley
Summary
Highly motivated state and federally certified journeyman automotive technician with over 12 years of experience. Specialization in diagnostics of electrical, check engine light, suspension, steering, and brakes. A.S.E. certified and state and federally certified Automotive Journeyman
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Future Ford Of Concord
10.2024 - Current
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, engine cooling, electrical, and heating systems. Tore down, repaired, and rebuilt defective parts including braking, coolant, and steering systems. Analyze vehicle performance by using computerized diagnostic tools, implementing tune-ups accordingly.
Autonomous Vehicle Technician
Cruise Llc
11.2023 - 11.2023
Master Autonomous Vehicle Technician, specialized in AV diagnosis and repair.
Load new test mission onto AVO vehicle system and complete verification of the new route prior to releasing the vehicle.
Experience with embedded component design, CAN Bus and LIN Bus architecture, diagnostics and interoperability of embedded device messaging.
Provided support, guidance and mentorship to less senior technicians.
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Winter Chevrolet
06.2014 - 10.2024
Extensive experience with suspension and steering led to long-standing leader of upselling for Chevy dealership
Superior efficiency and attention to detail resulted in servicing ~ 35 vehicles/week, exceeding dealership standards by ~ 20%
Demonstrated strong diagnostic troubleshooting skills consistently leading to assignment of more challenging cases (eg electrical bugs and “headache” concerns)
Compassionate trainer of over 20 junior lube technicians to ensure promotion to Installer and Apprentice Technician
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Los Medanos Junior College
Pittsburg, CA11.2022
Skills
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Specification Reading
- Diagnosis and Repair
- Critical Thinking
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Problem Solving
- Multi Tasking and Prioritization
- Dealership and Factory Standards
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Decision Making
- Vehicle Operation and Assessment
- Team Player
- Time Management
- Clean Driving Record
- Brake systems
- Tire services
- Fluid exchanges
- Powertrain systems
- Engine repair
- Air conditioning
- Suspension systems
- Advanced diagnostics
- Vehicle inspections
- Electrical systems
- Wheel alignment
- HVAC systems
Certification
- Suspension and Steering Certification (A4) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- Brakes Certification (A5) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification (A6) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- Heating and Air Conditioning Certification (A7) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Timeline
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Future Ford Of Concord
10.2024 - Current
Autonomous Vehicle Technician
Cruise Llc
11.2023 - 11.2023
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Winter Chevrolet
06.2014 - 10.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Los Medanos Junior College
- Suspension and Steering Certification (A4) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- Brakes Certification (A5) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification (A6) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- Heating and Air Conditioning Certification (A7) - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
- EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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