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Automotive technician resume example

A one-page resume for an experienced automotive technician who has become the diagnostic lead at a dealership. Service managers hire techs on certifications and productivity, so ASE status and flat-rate efficiency are visible in the first lines.

Automotive technician resume example, page 1 of 1Andre VukovicASE Master Automobile TechnicianSUMMARYASE Master Automobile Technician with eight years in dealership andindependent shops, specializing in drivability, electrical diagnosis andADAS calibration. I take the jobs other techs could not finish, flag about52 hours a week and keep comebacks under 2%.EXPERIENCELead Diagnostic TechnicianMar 2021 – PresentCarolina Crossroads Auto Group · Charlotte, NC•Diagnose no-starts, intermittent electrical faults and networkcommunication problems with factory scan tools, a lab scope andwiring diagrams; handle the shop’s hardest 25% of repair orders.•Flag an average of 52 hours a week (130% efficiency) with a 1.4%comeback rate across 2024 and 2025.•Set up the shop’s ADAS calibration bay and now perform about 30camera and radar calibrations a month after windshield and collisionwork.•Service hybrid and electric vehicles under high-voltage safetyprocedures, including battery isolation tests and coolant service.•Mentor 3 apprentice technicians; 2 passed their first ASE tests within ayear.Automotive TechnicianJun 2018 – Feb 2021Queen City Auto Care · Charlotte, NC•Performed brakes, suspension, alignments, timing belts and enginerepairs on domestic and import vehicles, about 40 flagged hours aweek.•Ran North Carolina safety and emissions inspections, around 120 amonth.•Cut wheel alignment comebacks by half by recalibrating the alignmentrack and writing a pre-check sheet.EDUCATIONA.A.S. in Automotive Systems Technology2016 – 2018Central Piedmont Community College · Charlotte, NCCONTACTandre.vukovic@example.com(704) 555-0136Charlotte, NCCERTIFICATIONSASE Master AutomobileTechnician (A1 to A8)ASE · 2022ASE L1 Advanced EnginePerformance SpecialistASE · 2023ASE L3 Light DutyHybrid/Electric VehicleSpecialistASE · 2025EPA Section 609 MVACCertificationEPA-approved certifyingorganization · 2018Safety and EmissionsInspector LicenseNorth Carolina DMV · 2019SKILLSElectrical diagnosisCAN bus and network faultsLab scope (PicoScope)Factory and aftermarket scantoolsEngine performanceADAS calibrationHybrid and EV high-voltagesafetyBrakes, steering andsuspensionWheel alignmentA/C serviceALLDATA and Mitchell 1Full professional tool set
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What recruiters look for

  • ASE certifications: which tests you hold, and Master status if you have it. Many shops pay more per ASE certification.
  • Productivity: flagged hours per week, efficiency and comeback rate. In flat-rate shops these numbers are your pay and your reputation.
  • Diagnostic depth: electrical, network, drivability and scope work. Good diagnosticians are scarce and well paid.
  • Newer technology: hybrid and EV service, ADAS calibration and programming. Shops need techs who can handle them now.
  • Brands and shop type: dealership factory training or independent shop variety. Say which makes you know best.

Writing the summary

Open with your ASE status and years, then your specialty (diagnostics, drivetrain, EV, diesel). Add your efficiency or comeback rate. If you have factory training for a brand, say so.

The summary in this example

ASE Master Automobile Technician with eight years in dealership and independent shops, specializing in drivability, electrical diagnosis and ADAS calibration. I take the jobs other techs could not finish, flag about 52 hours a week and keep comebacks under 2%.

Entry-level or lube technician moving up

Lube and tire technician with two years at a busy independent shop and ASE G1 and A5 certifications, now doing brake and suspension jobs under a lead tech. Finished an automotive certificate program, bring my own tools, and looking for a general service technician role.

Diesel or fleet technician

Diesel and fleet technician with seven years maintaining 120 light and medium-duty trucks for a municipal fleet. ASE T-series and A-series certified, with a PM program that cut road breakdowns by 35%.

Bullet points that work

Strong lines for this role, beyond the ones in the example. Borrow the shape and put in your own numbers.

  • Cut average diagnostic time on electrical no-starts from 3 hours to 1.5 by building a step-by-step test plan the whole shop now uses.
  • Completed 22 factory training courses in 3 years, reaching master-level status in the brand’s program.
  • Rebuilt or replaced 45 automatic transmissions with a 0% comeback rate over 2 years.
  • Raised my efficiency from 105% to 128% in a year by organizing my bay and pre-pulling parts.
  • Performed 400+ module programming and software updates without bricking a single control unit.
  • Recommended needed repairs with photos and clear notes, lifting my approved-work rate from 48% to 63%.
  • Diagnosed a fleet-wide sensor fault on 18 delivery vans and worked with the manufacturer on a field fix.
  • Kept a clean safety record over 8 years, including high-voltage disable procedures on 300+ hybrid and EV jobs.
  • Trained 5 lube techs into general service roles over 4 years.

Skills to list

Hard skills

  • Electrical and electronic diagnosis
  • Scan tools, lab scopes and multimeters
  • Engine performance and drivability
  • Brakes, steering, suspension and alignment
  • Transmission and drivetrain repair
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • Hybrid and EV service
  • ADAS calibration and module programming
  • Repair information systems (ALLDATA, Mitchell 1, OEM sites)

Soft skills

  • Clear notes for service advisors
  • Working efficiently on flat rate
  • Training newer techs
  • Honest repair recommendations

Certifications and licenses worth listing

  • ASE certifications (A1 to A8): the industry standard; list each you hold, or Master status if you have all eight.
  • ASE L1, L2 or L3 advanced specialist: for drivability, diesel or hybrid and EV specialists.
  • EPA Section 609: legally required to service vehicle air conditioning.
  • State inspection license: where your state requires safety or emissions inspections.
  • Manufacturer (factory) training levels: list the brand and the level reached; dealerships care a lot.

Length and format

One page. Certifications in a clear section, near the top or in the sidebar. The current job gets four or five bullets with numbers, the previous one two or three.

Common mistakes

  • Not saying which ASE tests you hold. “ASE certified” could mean one test or Master status.
  • No productivity numbers. Flagged hours and comebacks are easy to find on your pay records.
  • Listing every repair you have ever done. Name your specialties and the tough work.
  • Leaving out factory training, which can decide a dealership job.
  • Forgetting to mention your own tools, which many shops expect.

Questions and answers

Should I list my flat-rate hours?

Yes, as weekly flagged hours or efficiency, if they are solid. Service managers understand them immediately. Pair them with your comeback rate so they see quality as well as speed.

How do I list ASE certifications?

Either list each test (A1 Engine Repair, A4 Suspension and Steering, and so on) or write “ASE Master Automobile Technician (A1 to A8)” if you hold all eight, with the year. Add L-series tests separately.

What if I have no ASE certifications yet?

List the ones you are studying for with a target date, and lead with your training program and hands-on work. ASE requires work experience for full certification, so recent graduates are not expected to have many.

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