Jose A Vargas
El Centro,CA
Summary
Dynamic mechanic with extensive experience at Tasco, specializing in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Proven track record of enhancing service efficiency and customer satisfaction through process improvements. Skilled in equipment diagnostics and safety management, consistently maintaining a safe work environment while reducing repair turnaround times.
Organized mechanic with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic
Tasco
Brawley, CA
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted routine maintenance to ensure optimal vehicle performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance service efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced repair turnaround times and enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
Mechanic
P&T Enterprise
Calipatria, CA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Assisted in training junior mechanics on best practices and safety protocols.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Mechanic/Tractors Driver Supervisor
Spruce Farms
Brawley, CA
03.2009 - 05.2022
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance on farm machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components to minimize equipment downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and improve efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Implemented safety protocols, enhancing compliance and reducing incidents among drivers.
Education
Welding
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CAHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Central Union High School
El Centro, CA06.2005
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy equipment repair
- Brake systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Belt and hose replacements
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Workplace safety
- Fluid exchanges
- Fuel systems
- Vehicle inspections
- Equipment diagnostics
- Filter replacements
- Documentation and reporting
- Grease and lubricant application
- Systems troubleshooting
- Safety management
- Hydraulic repair
- Battery services
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment adjustment
- Safety procedures
- Defective parts disassembly
- Detailing and cleaning
- Recordkeeping
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Component repairs
- OSHA
- Generator repair
Certification
English/Spanish
Fluxcore welding certification
Timeline
Mechanic
Tasco
08.2024 - 03.2025
Mechanic
P&T Enterprise
10.2022 - 11.2023
Mechanic/Tractors Driver Supervisor
Spruce Farms
03.2009 - 05.2022
Welding
Imperial Valley College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Central Union High School