Ponaka Long
Springfield
Summary
Detail-oriented Automotive Technician with proven expertise in engine repair, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. Committed to ensuring safety and optimal vehicle performance through thorough inspections and diagnostics.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Fair Oaks Automotive
Chantilly, VA
11.1994 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired complex automotive issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Education
Vocational Degree - Auto Mechanic
Nashville Auto Diesel
Nashville, TN06.1994
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Changing tires
- Safety awareness
- Valid Driver's license
- Problem-solving
- Changing oil
- Hand and power tools
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Replacing parts
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts replacement
- Fluid exchanges
- Brake systems
- Replacing filters
- Coolant system control
Certification
- CST - Certified Service Technician
Languages
Khmer
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Fair Oaks Automotive
11.1994 - Current
Vocational Degree - Auto Mechanic
Nashville Auto Diesel