Damon Nipper
Rio rancho
Summary
Diligent mechanic with solid background in vehicle maintenance and repair. Successfully handled complex mechanical issues, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical problems and strong ability to work under pressure. Able to diagnose problems with diesel systems and gas systems
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Oreily's Auto Parts
Bernalillo, NM
02.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality customer service.
- Trained and mentored new team members on company policies and product knowledge.
- Implemented inventory management practices to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Analyzed sales trends to forecast demand and adjust inventory accordingly.
- Helped modify customers vehicles with the the right parts both and gas diesel engines
91B Vehicle Mechanic
US Army
Fort Bliss, TX
07.2022 - 01.2026
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle systems, ensuring operational readiness across multiple platforms.
- Conducted preventive maintenance checks and services on military vehicles to enhance reliability.
- Utilized diagnostic tools and equipment to troubleshoot mechanical issues efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows in vehicle maintenance operations.
- Maintained accurate records of service histories and repairs performed on assigned vehicles.
- Ensured optimal performance with meticulous engine tune-ups, fluid replacements, and filter changes.
- Developed expertise in specialized equipment usage for diagnosing complex automotive issues accurately and efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to new technology advancements in automotive diagnostics software to enhance overall proficiency in diagnosing issues effectively.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- overhauled transmissions allison 4l60e
- replaced engines and transmission assembles
- recovered vehicles broken down via wrecker
- experienced with airbrake systems and air over hydraulic systems
Education
High School Diploma -
Cove Charter School
Cove, OR06-2022
Skills
- Brake systems
- Engine repair
- Suspension systems
- Fluid management
- Gearbox maintenance
- Advanced diagnostics
- Fuel systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Transmission repair
- Powertrain components
- Diesel engine repair
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Hoist and crane operations
- Brake system repair
- Willing to learn
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Detail-oriented
- Grease and lubricant application
- Heavy equipment operation
- Inspection skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved maintaining 21 vehicle fleet single handedly by completing NTC to complete the mission with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Air conditioning system License - 11/03/2022
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Oreily's Auto Parts
02.2026 - Current
91B Vehicle Mechanic
US Army
07.2022 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Cove Charter School
Army achevment medal
While serving on Active duty for the US military I was stationed on Fort Bliss under 3rd Brigade 1st armored division working as a wheeled vehicle mechanic. While stationed there I got transferred to an engineer unit that needed a Mechanic the fleet was 21 vehicles 4 hummvs 3 lmtvs 4 hemmit platform gooseneck trucks with 4 lowboy trailers and 2 hemmit variants one for palletized movement and one for vehicle recovery and 1 hummv variant for repairs in the field. I maintained them myself for 1 year and completed a month long training in california without having to send a broken down vehicle.