Richard Caparra
Livermore,CA
Summary
Owned and operated Richard's Diesel Service for 26 years servicing personal diesel vehicles to heavy farm/construction equipment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Technician
Mark's Auto & Truck
Livermore, CA
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Replaced parts such as belts, hoses and motors on different systems.
- Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
Shop Foreman
Tennyson Electric
Livermore, CA
09.2019 - 04.2020
Owner/Operator
Richard's Diesel Service
Livermore, CA
03.1993 - 09.2019
Journey Mechanic
Groth Brothers Chevrolet
Livermore, CA
08.1981 - 02.1993
Education
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School
Milpitas, CA06.1981
Skills
- Motor Analyzers
- Decision Making
- Visual Inspection
- Malfunction Diagnostics
- Routine Maintenance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Customer Service
- Equipment and Machinery Lubrication
- Brake System Maintenance
- Testing Instrument Operation
- Handheld Computers
- Critical Thinking
- Safety Examination and Adjustment
- Oil Changes
- Fuel Injection Systems
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Engine Tune-Ups
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Engine Diagnostic Software
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Off road motor sports
Riding my Polaris Razor off road.
Timeline
Diesel Technician
Mark's Auto & Truck
03.2021 - 10.2021
Shop Foreman
Tennyson Electric
09.2019 - 04.2020
Owner/Operator
Richard's Diesel Service
03.1993 - 09.2019
Journey Mechanic
Groth Brothers Chevrolet
08.1981 - 02.1993
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School