Eduardo Castaneda Estrada
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Former U.S. Army Abrams Tank System Maintainer with extensive hands-on experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and weapon systems. Skilled in preventive maintenance, technical diagnostics, schematics, and heavy equipment repair. Strong background in military maintenance operations, safety procedures, and equipment readiness. Dependable team player with leadership experience supervising junior personnel and completing mission-critical tasks under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Worker/Laborer
Sandoval and sons Renovations
Murrieta, CA
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed home renovation labor with emphasis on residential electrical work
- Installed outlets, switches, lighting, and ceiling fans in remodeled homes
- Pulled wire, mounted junction boxes, and labeled circuits according to plans
- Followed electrical codes, safety procedures, and job-site standards
- Coordinated with contractors and homeowners to complete projects on schedule
- Operated heavy machinery to complete renovation projects efficiently.
- Assisted in framing, drywall installation, and finishing work for residential renovations.
Abrams Tank System Maintainer
U.S. Army
Fort Hood, TX
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Troubleshooting on M1A2 SEP v2 and SEP v3 Abrams tanks, ensuring operational readiness.
- Conducted system fault isolation and digital diagnostics, identifying failures and performing LRU removal and replacement in accordance with technical manuals.
- Completed New Equipment Training (NET) for M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams and CROWS upgrades and served as a subject matter expert providing instruction to operators and maintainers.
- Supported fielding and modernization efforts by maintaining and troubleshooting newly fielded systems.
- Provided on-the-job training and mentorship to junior maintainers on Abrams diagnostics, maintenance procedures, and safety standards.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Delivery Driver
South West Millworks Inc
San Diego, CA
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Completed a daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery of the day.
- Selected the most efficient routes in compliance with delivery instructions and fuel policy.
- Picked up and delivered cargo in a tractor-trailer using knowledge of roads, highways and interstates.
- Checked vehicle's fluid levels and tire pressure and scheduled any required repairs.
- Verified loads against shipping papers.
- Operated heavy equipment, including forklifts, stair climbers and pallet jacks.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations.
Maintenance Assistant
California Crafted Marble
Santee, CA
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Troubleshoot equipment problems using tools such as multi-meters and general hand-tools.
- Serviced equipment and systems in owned and leased facilities.
- Inspected facility-related manufacturing support systems on a daily basis.
- Installed equipment and systems on time and on schedule.
- Performed facility tool and system PMS according to manufacturing and internal specifications.
- Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups to company vehicles.
Automotive Technician
Street Knowledge Hydraulics
Vista, CA
02.2011 - 08.2013
- Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape or paper to protect from paint.
- Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy and overall appearance of vehicle.
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles using air grinders and miscellaneous hand tools and install replacement parts using hand tools or welding equipment.
- Install, adjust, or repair custom hydraulic and airbag suspension mechanisms used to raise and lower vehicles.
- Custom fabrication of suspension components.
- Complete frame off automotive restorations.
Education
Trade School - Automotive Technician
UEI College
Oceanside, CA11-2026
Trade School - HVAC Technician
San Joaquin Valley College
Temecula12-2025
Trade School - Electrical Program Student
San Joaquin Valley College
Temecula, CA01-2025
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Vista, CA06-2012
Skills
- Mechanical knowledge
- Suspension
- Tractor-Trailer
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Brake Repair
- Attention to detail
- Electrical experience
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Fast learner
Certification
- OSHA 10 August 2024 to Present
- Driver's License
- Secret Clearance
Military Service
- Branch: United States Army
- Rank: Specialist
- January 2018- August 2022
Timeline
Construction Worker/Laborer
Sandoval and sons Renovations
07.2022 - 01.2024
Abrams Tank System Maintainer
U.S. Army
01.2018 - 08.2022
Delivery Driver
South West Millworks Inc
08.2014 - 04.2015
Maintenance Assistant
California Crafted Marble
01.2014 - 03.2014
Automotive Technician
Street Knowledge Hydraulics
02.2011 - 08.2013
Trade School - Automotive Technician
UEI College
Trade School - HVAC Technician
San Joaquin Valley College
Trade School - Electrical Program Student
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School