Mechanic resume that shows your ASE certs and diagnostic skills
Shop managers want to know which ASE tests you passed, which makes you know, what scan tools you use and how many hours you turn. This prompt has your todo.is agent pull those facts out of your notes and build a clean, one-page auto mechanic resume matched to the job ad.
The prompt
- Write a mechanic resume for [JOB POSTING LINK OR SHOP NAME AND ROLE]. I'm [YOUR NAME] from [CITY, STATE]. Certifications: [ASE TESTS, MANUFACTURER TRAINING, EPA 609, STATE INSPECTION LICENSE]. Experience: [SHOPS, DATES, VEHICLES/BRANDS, TYPICAL WORK]. Tools and software: [SCAN TOOLS, SHOP SOFTWARE, OWN TOOLS?]. Put certifications near the top, show diagnostics and productivity with numbers (hours, comebacks, CSI), use keywords from the ad, one page, simple single-column layout, and give me a .docx file.
What to change
- [JOB POSTING LINK OR SHOP NAME AND ROLE]: e.g. "Automotive Technician, Valley Ford dealership" or the link to the ad.
- [YOUR NAME]: Full name.
- [CITY, STATE]: Where you live.
- [ASE TESTS, MANUFACTURER TRAINING, EPA 609, STATE INSPECTION LICENSE]: e.g. "ASE A1, A4, A5, A6, A8, Ford Senior Master, EPA 609".
- [SHOPS, DATES, VEHICLES/BRANDS, TYPICAL WORK]: e.g. "QuickFix Auto 2019-now, mostly Toyota and Honda, brakes, electrical, engine diag". Attaching your old resume works too.
- [SCAN TOOLS, SHOP SOFTWARE, OWN TOOLS?]: e.g. "Snap-on Zeus, Autel, Mitchell 1, Tekmetric, full personal toolbox".
Example result
- Luis Ortega
- Phoenix, AZ · (555) 220-6634 · luis.ortega@email.com
- Summary
- ASE-certified automotive technician with 8 years in independent and dealership shops. Strong electrical and drivability diagnostics, averaging 150% productivity on flat rate with a comeback rate under 2%.
- Certifications
- • ASE A1 Engine Repair, A4 Suspension & Steering, A5 Brakes, A6 Electrical, A8 Engine Performance
- • ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance
- • EPA Section 609 (A/C refrigerant)
- • Toyota T-TEN graduate
- Experience
- Automotive Technician, Desert Toyota · 2020 – today
- • Diagnose and repair late-model Toyota and Lexus vehicles, including hybrid systems
- • Turn 55–65 flat-rate hours a week, top 3 in a 14-tech shop
- • Kept comebacks below 2% for three straight years
- • Mentor 2 lube techs moving into brake and suspension work
- Mechanic, QuickFix Auto Repair · 2016 – 2020
- • Handled brakes, suspension, cooling and A/C work on all makes
- • Traced intermittent electrical faults with wiring diagrams and a lab scope
- • Wrote clear repair notes that cut customer callbacks
- Tools & Software
- Snap-on Zeus and Verus · Autel MaxiSys · Toyota Techstream · Lab scope · Mitchell 1 ProDemand · Alldata · Tekmetric · Full personal toolset
- Education
- Automotive Technology Certificate, GateWay Community College
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and change the [bracketed] parts to your certs, shops and tools.
- Send it to your agent in todo.is (Today screen) or by WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Snap a photo of your ASE card or old resume and attach it if you like.
- Download the .docx and ask for tweaks, like "focus on diesel" or "add my inspection license".
Tips for a better result
- List each ASE test by code and name (A1 to A8). Shop managers and ATS filters look for them.
- Flat-rate productivity, comeback rate and customer satisfaction scores are the numbers that matter in a shop.
- Name the brands and systems you know well: hybrids, diesel, European, ADAS calibration.
- Mention if you own a full toolset. Many shops ask for it.
- For a diesel or heavy equipment role, ask your agent to switch the focus and keywords.
mechanic resume: FAQ
- What skills should a mechanic put on a resume? Diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, brakes, suspension, engine repair, A/C service, scan tools and repair software, plus soft skills like clear repair notes and customer communication.
- Do I need ASE certification to get hired? Not always, but it helps a lot. If you have none yet, list your training program and say which ASE tests you plan to take.
- How long should a mechanic resume be? One page is ideal for most technicians. Senior or master techs with many certifications can use two.
- Can it write a diesel mechanic resume? Yes. Describe your diesel work and paste a diesel job ad, and your agent uses the right terms such as aftertreatment, DOT inspections and heavy-duty diagnostics.
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