Allan Tellez-Zarate
Merced,CA
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Motivated professional offering Associates Degree in Automotive, Criminal Justice and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tire and Lube Technician
Travel Centers of America
Livingston, CA
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
- Applied sealants or lubricants onto threads prior to installing lug nuts onto wheels.
- Checked all fluid levels including engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid and windshield washer solvent.
- Lubricated moving parts by injecting grease into springs, universal joints and steering knuckles using hand or compressed-air powered grease gun.
- Balanced wheels using a computerized wheel balancer machine.
- Repaired punctures and patched tubes as needed.
- Documented work performed on repair orders, submitting reports to supervisor for implementation into corporate system.
- Performed oil changes, lube jobs, filter replacements, and other minor maintenance services on customer vehicles.
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
US Army
Fort Bliss, TX
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Performed maintenance and repair on wheeled vehicles, such as Humvees and 5-ton trucks.
- Adjusted, repaired, or replaced parts and components of wheeled vehicles, such as engines, transmissions, brakes, steering mechanisms.
- Replaced damaged body parts and panels of wheeled vehicles using hand tools and power tools.
- Provided technical assistance to other mechanics when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all work completed on the various types of wheeled vehicles.
- Assisted with loading, unloading heavy items onto, from the bed of a truck or trailer.
- Operated forklifts to move heavy objects around the shop area.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Automotive Master Technician
Merced College
Merced, CA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Merced College
Merced, CA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Merced College
Merced, CA05-2024
Skills
- Safety Checks
- Replacing Parts
- Inspecting Vehicles
- Vehicle Inspection
- Tire Damage Repair
- Brakes Replacement
- Fluid Checks
- Service Scheduling
- Parts Ordering
- Automotive Lift Operation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Received 2 Company coins during my 3 years in the Army for maintaining all tools and equipment issued to me.
Certification
- Level 1 and 2 certificates in Automotive Technology
- Master Level Technician
Timeline
Tire and Lube Technician
Travel Centers of America
04.2021 - 09.2021
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
US Army
01.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts - Automotive Master Technician
Merced College
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Merced College
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Merced College