Cage Escobedo
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seasoned professional committed to working as part of strong team to test, maintain and repair fleet vehicles. Familiar with technical manuals and other documentation. Focused on maximizing service through good time management and decision-making abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman/lead Mechanic
Via metropolitan transit
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Help relieve foreman with office duties
- Perform roadcall duties
- Repair revenue buses
- Assisted in identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining quality standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined necessary repairs using technical manuals and diagnostic equipment.
- Analyzed complex mechanical issues quickly and accurately to minimize downtime.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Provided training to new mechanics in the use of test equipment, shop tools and safety procedures.
- Tested mechanical units to diagnose malfunctions, using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing equipment.
- Clerk duties
- Perform repairs in yard to make pullout
Journeyman Mechanic
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Communicated job status and estimated completion times.
- Completed maintenance and repair work on school buses equipped with international Maxxforce engines, cummins engines, psi propane engines.
- Inspected completed work and monitored compliance with regulations and standards.
- Prioritized tasks to plan and delegate work to reduce delays and increase productivity.
- Assigned as temporary supervisor for mechanics in absence of current supervisor to ensure productivity
- Used computer programs such as cummins insite, navistar engine diagnostics, allison transmission diagnostics, diamond logic builder, psi propane diagnostics
- Assisted in training employees on completing repairs and maintenance
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles such as chevy vans, ford vans, ford pickup trucks, chevy pickup trucks, chevy cars, ford cars, components and equipment.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Completed required paperwork/work orders and delivered to supervisor
- Examined loose bolts and specified safety devices on vehicles and made adjustments.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical and minor electrical issues.
- Conducted test drives and adjusted controls and systems to verify vehicle serviceability.
- Overhauled Maxxforce engines
- Replaced propane fuel filters using approved extraction tank
Engineering Technician
MG Building Materials
San Antonio, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Engine overhauls on forklift engines and tractor trailers
- Performed hvac reapirs on tractor trailers
Gs
Baumann Auto Group
San Antonio, TX
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Communicated with customers to explain estimates and provide expected delivery and repair timelines; addressed customer questions or concerns to enhance customer satisfaction
- Performed customer work and warranty repairs in compliance with manufacturer standards
- Tracked mechanical and repair problems and discussed solutions with shop leadership
- Detected combustible gas and refrigerant leaks using special instruments
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for systems such as brakes, exhaust and electrical
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services
Diesel Technician Apprentice
RAYCO AUTOMOTIVE
San Antonio, Texas
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems
- Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment
- Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings
- Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning
- Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls
- Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters
- Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units
- Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines
- Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops
- Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles
- Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy
- Helped maintain a fleet of trucks for multiple towing companies associated with the DBA
- Assisted lead mechanic in all major repairs
- Performed basic maintenance on all vehicles that came through the shop
- Assisted lead mechanic with repairs to customer vehicles
- Performed general diagnostics and cooperated with management to ensure that all repairs were performed to exceed expectations
- Assisted with overhauls of engines and major powertrain related components
Frontline Technician
SAN ANTONIO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM
San Antonio, Texas
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
- Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
- Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
- Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
- Performed general maintenance on customer vehicles.
- Replaced all filters, changed lubrication systems, alignments.
- Performed basic brake jobs.
- Performed all lubrication flushes on vehicles.
- Compiled estimates for customers that needed approvals for any additional work needed.
- Assisted diesel mechanic as apprentice.
- Performed general responsibilities as determined on a job to job basis.
Lube Technician
RED MCCOMB'S TOYOTA
San Antonio, Texas
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
- Performed basic maintenance on customer vehicles as an entry level technician.
- Compiled estimates for customer and gave to management for further approvals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burbank High School
2015
Skills
- Automobiles
- Automotive
- Mechanic
- Repairs
- Technician
- Brake servicing
- State inspector
- Vehicle inspections
- Engine overhauls
- Diesel repair
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Parts replacement
Accomplishments
- Tire Balancing
- Fuel Injection Flushes
- General knowledge of HVAC systems and can use Robinair
- Knowledgeable with aftermarket accessories for diesel engines
- Medium Duty Diesel experience
- Experience with Heavy Duty diesel
- Engine rebuilding of diesel and gas engines
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer skills
Timeline
Journeyman/lead Mechanic
Via metropolitan transit
09.2022 - Current
Journeyman Mechanic
San Antonio ISD
08.2019 - 09.2022
Engineering Technician
MG Building Materials
06.2019 - 08.2019
Gs
Baumann Auto Group
12.2018 - 06.2019
Diesel Technician Apprentice
RAYCO AUTOMOTIVE
04.2018 - 12.2018
Frontline Technician
SAN ANTONIO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM
07.2017 - 04.2018
Lube Technician
RED MCCOMB'S TOYOTA
06.2016 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Burbank High School