Elmer Novoa
Frederick,MD
Summary
Mechanical professional with solid foundation in equipment maintenance and repair, ready to contribute effectively to team goals. Known for reliability and ability to adapt to changing needs while consistently delivering quality results. Skilled in diagnostic assessments, preventive maintenance, and system optimization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railcar Mechanic
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WMATA)
Washington, DC
03.2025 - Current
- On course to become a full time RailCar Mechanic Electrician after successfully completing the 2 year apprentice program.
Bus Garage Mechanic C
WMATA
Landover, MD
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Bladensburg bus division as a Bus mechanic.
- CDL Class A licensed
- Forklift Certified
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Parts pick up
- Courses taken:
- Engines 303
- Engines 201
- Basic Hydraulics
- Engines 101
- Automatic transmission
- Entrance and exit doors
- Brakes 303
- MAN Disc brake
- Brakes 302
- Brakes 304
- Service lane operation
- PM service
- Maximo
- Confined space driving
- Basic mechanical
- Wheel and tire maintenance
- Pneumatics systems
- Steering and Supension
- Steam cleaner
- Fall protection
- HVAC fundamentals
- HVAC Recovery
Line Technician
Lakeforest Fitzgerald Subaru
Gaithersburg, MD
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Performed engine maintenance and repairs such as head gasket and short block replacements.
- Performed Subaru certified Recalls such as Airbag inflator R&R
- Aquired the ability to establish myself in a Team System Flat rate environment.
- Performed Maryland state inspections as well as used car inspections on used car inventory.
Line Technician
Criswell Nissan of Germantown
Germantown, MD
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Complete both major and minor repairs on vehicles and perform light diagnostic.
- Calibrate equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Perform Maryland State Inspections on used Car inventory.
- Perform Recalls and Service Campaigns
- Carefully examine all products for efficiency and quality.
Line Technician
Darcars 355 Toyota
Rockville, MD
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Completed both major and minor repairs and performed light diagnostic on mainly Toyota vehicles.
- Calibrated equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Safely handled industry-specific equipment such as GR8 and TechStream Scantool.
- Accurately recorded and reported all operations and maintained communication with other workers.
- Continually cleaned work areas and equipment.
- Performed Maryland State Inspections on Used Car inventory.
- Performed Recalls and Service Campaigns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albert Einstein High School
Kensington, MDSkills
Ability to work in Safety sensitive zones
Quality inspection
Teamwork and collaboration
Comfortability in large-scale operations and logistics
Certification
- Forklift certification
- CPR certified
- Class A Commercials Drivers Licenced
- EPA section 608 Certified
Timeline
Railcar Mechanic
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WMATA)
03.2025 - Current
Bus Garage Mechanic C
WMATA
06.2022 - 03.2025
Line Technician
Lakeforest Fitzgerald Subaru
04.2019 - 05.2022
Line Technician
Criswell Nissan of Germantown
08.2018 - 03.2019
Line Technician
Darcars 355 Toyota
08.2013 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Albert Einstein High School