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Gabriel Vargas

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

I'm a highly motivated employee who has experience as both an automotive technician and collision repair technician. I graduated from Northwest Kansas Technical College with my A.A.S of automotive technology and graduated from Pikes Peak State College with my A.A.S in collision repair technology. I’m currently a construction inspector but am ready to make the permanent career change back into the automotive industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Inspector

Origins Infrastructure
04.2025 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with contractors to resolve discrepancies and improve construction processes.
  • Reviewed construction plans and specifications for accuracy and feasibility prior to project initiation.
  • Monitored ongoing projects, providing feedback to teams on quality control measures and standards.

Construction Inspector

Basis Partners
09.2021 - 04.2025
  • During summer, I am a representative for the city of Colorado Springs 2C overlay program which uses tax dollars to repair city roads. I inspect the paving crews to confirm a quality product. During the winter, I inspect city storm water pipes to make sure they meet the criteria for the city, as well as inspect concrete projects for the city. I was able to get certified in CAPA with my Inspector certification as well as collect my CDOT certifications to control a CDOT project.

Quality Control Inspector

Martin Marietta Materials
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • I was responsible for testing asphalt produced in the lab, testing densities on the new road and collecting samples out in the field. I was able to get certified in CAPA with certifications A,B,C.

Auto Body Technician

Tri State Auto-body & Glass
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • My duties in the repair shop included disassembly of the project, repair, re-paint, re-assembly, and final detail.

Automotive Technician/Mechanic

Ace Tire
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • I was in charge of the mechanic section of the shop, performing duties such as oil changes, brakes, front end repairs, alignments and doing quick diagnostic work.

Education

A.A.S. - Automotive collision repair

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2019

A.A.S. - Automotive Technology

Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS
05.2017

Skills

  • Suspension
  • Oil Change
  • Brake Repair
  • Automotive Repair
  • Automotive Diagnostics
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Auto body repair (3 years)
  • Auto painting (3 years)
  • Auto glass (3 years)
  • Alignment
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Tire Service
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Heavy lifting
  • Buffing
  • MIG welding
  • Hand tools
  • Auto restoration
  • Power tools
  • Welding
  • Construction
  • Quality control
  • Assembly
  • Automotive repair
  • Construction inspection
  • Customer service
  • Automotive service

Certification

  • Driver's License October 2022 to October 2027
  • OSHA 10 December 2021 to Present

Accomplishments

National Honor Society inductee in 2017 at Northwest Kansas Technical College during my degree for Automotive Technology.

Timeline

Construction Inspector

Origins Infrastructure
04.2025 - Current

Construction Inspector

Basis Partners
09.2021 - 04.2025

Quality Control Inspector

Martin Marietta Materials
06.2020 - 09.2021

Auto Body Technician

Tri State Auto-body & Glass
05.2019 - 06.2020

Automotive Technician/Mechanic

Ace Tire
08.2017 - 05.2018

A.A.S. - Automotive collision repair

Pikes Peak Community College

A.A.S. - Automotive Technology

Northwest Kansas Technical College

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