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How to write an auto technician resume
Craft a resume summary statement
A resume summary is your opening statement that highlights your strongest skills and top accomplishments. It is your chance to quickly let recruiters know who you are professionally - and why they should hire you for the auto technician role.
Step 1: Start with your current job title, or the one you aspire to. Are you a passionate manager? A skilled analyst? It's a good starting point.
Step 2: Next put your years of experience in auto technician-related roles.
Step 3: Now is the time to put your biggest accomplishment or something you are professionally proud of.
Step 4: Read over what you have written. It should be 2-4 sentences. Your goal is to summarize your experience, not recite your resume.
These four steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some auto technician interviews.Please upload your resume so Zippia’s job hunt AI can draft a summary statement for you.
List the right project manager skills
Your Skills section is an easy way to let recruiters know you have the skills to do the job. Just as importantly, it can help your resume not get filtered out by hiring software. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:
- Look at the job listing and skills listed. You need to include the exact keywords from the job description to get your resume in front of an actual human. Do you have those skills? Fantastic! Be sure to list them.
- Include as many relevant hard or technical auto technician skills as possible for each job you apply to.
- Be specific with the skills you have and be sure you are using the most up to date and accurate terms.
Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on an auto technician resume:
- Taking Care
- Preventive Maintenance
- Customer Vehicles
- Customer Service
- Work Ethic
- Diagnosis
- Hand Tools
- Dexterity
- Repair Orders
- Oil Changes
- ASE
- Maintenance Services
- Engine Repair
- Shop Equipment
- Diagnostic Devices
- Routine Maintenance
- Perform Routine Maintenance
- Engine Performance
- Technical Manuals
- Air Compressors
- R
- Air Filters
- Engine Tune-Ups
- Mechanical Problems
- Vehicle Inspections
- General Maintenance
- Light Trucks
- Drive Vehicles
- Lube
- Toyota
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How to structure your work experience
Your work experience should be structured:
- With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
- Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
- Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
- Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.
How to write auto technician experience bullet points
Remember, your resume is not a list of responsibilities or a job description. This is your chance to show why you're good at your job and what you accomplished.
Use the XYZ formula for your work experience bullet points. Here's how it works:
- Use strong action verbs like Led, Built, or Optimized.
- Follow up with numbers when possible to support your results. How much did performance improve? How much revenue did you drive?
- Wrap it up by explaining the actions you took to achieve the result and how you made an impact.
This creates bullet points that read Achieved X, measured by Y, by doing Z.
Here are effective examples from auto technician resumes:
Work history example #1
Parts Driver
AutoZone
- Ultilized AllData and Znet applications for related DIY jobs and suggested parts.
- Assisted customers with Internet purchases.
- Worked with technicians to find and bill out parts that the BMW or Mini needed for service.
- Delivered car parts to automotive shops and dealerships
- Developed relationships with personnel from other Chrysler dealerships to participate in a mutually beneficial parts purchase and delivery co op.
Work history example #2
Automobile Technician
Asurion Protection Services
- Installed and supported HVAC and residential application technologies.
- Implemented new and/or modified procedures for several laser calibration techniques.
- Performed additional repairs such as pm services, brakes, HVAC, clutches, and PTO/ transmission work etc.
- Maintained up to date with technical updates with onsite technology and windows updated systems.
- Achieved an expert level certification within first year of employment through instructor-led factory training courses and web-based training seminars.
Work history example #3
Automotive Technician
Westbury
- Repaired, rewired, and troubleshoot electrical systems Operated and inspected machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
- Documented all work done and made recommendations based on vehicle inspections.
- Conducted examinations of vehicles to troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions and to determine the extent of potential damage.
- Provided internet and telephone service to different rig locations.
- Produced recordings of electromotive variations using the electrocardiograph in order to provide data for diagnosis of heart conditions.
Work history example #4
Auto Technician
Walmart
- Certified Automobile Technician *Battery Changing *Certified for Impact Tools and Torque wrenches *Tire Changes *Lift operations *Customer service
- Performed oil changes, tire repair and replacement, battery replacement and headlight restoration
- Returned to Walmart after a short career at Midas.
- Demonstrated tire products and automotive service to customers.
- Performed all services offered in the Tire & Lube Express such as oil changes, tire installations and rotations, etc.
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Add an education section to your resume
- The highest degree you have achieved.
- TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
- TField of study
- TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities
Here are some examples of good education entries from auto technician resumes:
Some College Courses in automotive technology
Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA
2016 - 2016
Some College Courses in automotive technology
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
2009 - 2009
Highlight your auto technician certifications on your resume
If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.
Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.
If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your auto technician resume:
- Certified Auto Glass Technician (AGT)
- Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- Mobile Product Specialist (MECP)
- EPA Amusement Operators Safety Certification (EPA)
- Certified Auto Glass Master
- Master Technician
- Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)