Brian Gonzales

• Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment.
• Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
• Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
• Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
• Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
• Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
• Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.

As a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles that serve the Army in a variety of mission-critical roles. You’ll inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust, and test wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components, and automotive electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and starting and charging systems. This also includes repairs of major and minor systems such as hydraulics ,air brakes ,fuel systems ,and turbo systems. All maintenance is was done on light and heavy duty truck and heavy duty tactical vehicles and equipment

• Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
• Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
• Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
• Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
• Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
• Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
• Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
• Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.

• Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
• Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
• Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
• Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
• Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.

• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
• Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Cleaned and organized work areas, tools and equipment to support productivity.
• Conducted routine oil changes, tire rotations, fluid replacements, and bulb changes.
• Tested vehicles after repairs to verify performance, safety and functionality.
• Performed oil changes, tire rotations and basic vehicle maintenance in alignment with customer requests.