Skilled and reliable mechanic with extensive experience in vehicle maintenance, mechanical repairs, field servicing and an ability to identify issues for innovative problem-solving in complex repairs.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Automotive Mechanic
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Chinle, AZ
11.2019 - Current
Perform scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, tune-ups and lubrications.
Repair and replace worn brake pads, wheel bearings, and other automotive parts.
Diagnose fault codes using scanner tool.
Maintain an organized workspace at all times while adhering to safety protocols.
Keep detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Peabody Western Coal Company
Kayenta, AZ
03.2005 - 08.2019
Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy mobile equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, graders and other related machinery.
Replaced worn out parts with new components to restore machines to full working order.
Followed detailed instructions from diagrams or schematics when performing complex repairs.
Cleaned work area after each repair job was completed according to safety regulations.
Journeyman Automotive Mechanic
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Fort Defiance, AZ
08.1996 - 03.2005
Change engine oil, replace filters and add correct amount engine oil, transmission oil, transfer case oil, front and rear differential oil.
Replace defective parts on vehicle powertrain, brake system, steering system, suspension system, fuel system, and exhaust system.
Repair tires, replace tires and balance tires on cars, light duty and medium duty trucks.
Troubleshoot electrical systems.
Light Wheel/Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
US Army/Army National Guard
White Sands Missile Range, NM/Showlow, AZ
10.1985 - 10.2009
Served 4 years Active Duty US Army, 10/1985 to 10/1989.
Served 20 years Arizona Army National Guard, 10/1989 to 10/2009
Education
Certificate - Automotive Mechanic
Bureau of Apprenticeship And Training
Fort Defiance, AZ
12-1999
Diploma - Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
US Army Training Center
Fort Jackson, SC
04-1986
Certificate - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, CO
05-1984
High School Diploma -
San Juan High School
Blanding, UT
05-1983
Skills
Safety awareness
Field servicing and inspection
Ability to work under pressure
Dependable independent worker
Attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Strong communication skills
Fluent in english and navajo
Timeline
Journeyman Automotive Mechanic
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
11.2019 - Current
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Peabody Western Coal Company
03.2005 - 08.2019
Journeyman Automotive Mechanic
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
08.1996 - 03.2005
Light Wheel/Heavy Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
US Army/Army National Guard
10.1985 - 10.2009
Certificate - Automotive Mechanic
Bureau of Apprenticeship And Training
Diploma - Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
US Army Training Center
Certificate - Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Trinidad State Junior College
High School Diploma -
San Juan High School
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