Cesar Hernandez

Carried out assigned responsibilities to support team operations.

• Performed routine maintenance and repairs on buses to ensure operational efficiency.
• Followed comprehensive maintenance schedules that enhanced vehicle reliability and performance metrics.
• Performed comprehensive inspections on incoming buses, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs or safety concerns.
• Collaborated with other mechanics to diagnose complex issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to find recommended repairs.
• Operated heavy machinery such as a forklift in order to move around vehicle parts and shop equipment.

Delivered Close Air Support to ground units through effective coordination of Casualty Evacuation, Joint Tactical Airstrike Requests, and Assault Support Requests. Verified completeness and accuracy of requests to enhance operational effectiveness. Executed encryption and decryption of coordinates to secure mission-critical data.

Executed operational plans to support mission objectives and enhance team efficiency.

• Coordinated with parts department to secure parts.
• Conducted multi-point inspections of customer vehicles to identify needed maintenance services and repairs.
• Performed work outlined on repair order to meet dealership and factory standards.
• Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
• Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
• Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
• Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.

• Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
• Installed wiper blades and bulbs and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
• Inspected fluids, tires, and brakes to ensure vehicle safety.
• Promoted safety by keeping shop areas organized and free from hazards.
• Assisted other lube technicians in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
• Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
• Topped off all fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.

In a safe and timely manner, I was responsible for dismounting wheel and tire assemblies off of cars, dismounting and remounting tires from the wheel. Able to rebuild or replace TPMS sensors/ valve stem. Use the tire cage to safely inflate tire until the bead pops completely and then inflate/deflate to the proper PSI. Installing wheel and tire onto wheel balancer and then install wheel weights onto wheel balance prevent vibration while driving. Able to lift wheel and tire into dunk tank and determine if the tire is able to be repaired. Dismount and repair the inside of the tire. Able to safely reinstall tire and wheel onto car and torque lug nuts to specification using a torque wrench.

With the assistance of a partner, we were responsible for transportation and medical care to our patients. I was often in charge of collecting the appropriate documentation and writing the report for the call. This job also involves lifting patients onto the stretcher, moving them up or down flights of stairs, or assisting them in walking. The ability to memorize and recite information about the patient is crucial as you will be the liaison to the hospital staff about information such as Medical history, medication taken, vital signs, etc.

References:

- Steve Dickens (Hickory Hills Garage Manager): (773) 574-3607

• Has an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology with High Honors.