Kevin Cabrera
The Bronx,NY
Summary
I am a reliable professional with a strong background in the installation, maintenance, and repair of systems and components. I prioritize equipment safety and performance by conducting thorough inspections and making necessary corrections. Committed to delivering quality work, I maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
As a dedicated and adaptable individual, I have a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. My strong work ethic and effective communication skills allow me to contribute positively to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. I am highly motivated and eager to take on new challenges. Additionally, I excel at working independently and mastering new skills efficiently. Currently, I am working towards my ASE Master Technician certification.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Garbage Truck Driver
Royal Waste Services
Bronx, NY
08.2017 - 01.2025
- Ensured all trucks were refueled and topped off with necessary fluids.
- Logged malfunctions in equipment documentation.
- Transported waste materials to designated disposal sites for unloading.
- Operated trucks along predetermined routes in residential, business, and industrial zones.
- Operate machinery to condense gathered waste.
- Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
- Collected recyclable materials including food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, and other electronic items.
- Assessed road and weather conditions to evaluate potential impact on routes.
- Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems.
- Reported hazardous conditions along the route to management team as needed.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on malfunctioning equipment.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
OTR Tractor Trailer Driver
Prime, Inc
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from the loading crew, and checking that the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
- Maintain logs of working hours, vehicle service, or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
- Secure cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers.
- Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading, and along routes, to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, or performing minor repairs.
- Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
- Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
- Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS), or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon.
Technician
Uhaul
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
- Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
- Tune automobile engines to ensure proper, efficient functioning.
- Install or repair air conditioners, and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
- Enhanced vehicle performance through regular replacement of essential parts.
- Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Utilized hand tools to properly splice cables.
- Reviewed blueprints and manufacturer manuals before beginning installation and repair work.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Diesel Technician
Consolidated Bus Transit
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Operated hand tools, including screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, and precision instruments to complete tasks.
- Performed diagnostic evaluations during vehicle test drives to ensure operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions by inspecting, testing, and listening to defective machinery.
- Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
- Skilled in the upkeep and repair of engine parts including fuel injection systems.
- Conducted inspections, repairs, and maintenance on automotive equipment.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Utilized vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical problems in diesel engines using specialized diagnostic tools.
- Read job orders and observed and listened to vehicles in operation to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
- Dismantled fuel injection pumps and replaced defective seals or worn parts such as plungers and barrels.
- Tested vehicle components to ensure proper functioning and identified potential malfunctions or defects.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Maintained current working knowledge of factory technical bulletins and productively responded to customer inquiries.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
- Lubricated moving parts and drove repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
- Resealed oil pans after changing oil filters or performing other related services.
- Checked fan belts for wear or tension issues and replaced them if necessary.
- Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
- Used tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs.
- Partnered with manager to learn new skills using technician training and hands-on coaching.
- Repaired hydraulic hoses and lines according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Tested electronic computer components in automobiles to determine proper operation.
- Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.
- Monitored emissions levels during testing procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Utilized electronic testing equipment to troubleshoot fuel, ignition and emissions control systems.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Examined and adjusted protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
- Conducted visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, discoloration and abrasions.
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Assisted shop personnel and helped create cohesive and well-rounded technical environment centered around customer service, teamwork, and learning.
- Checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.
- Maintained accurate records of all work completed so that future technicians could easily access information about previous repairs.
- Replaced worn out parts such as injectors, pumps, air filters, spark plugs and belts.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Parts Driver
Volkswagen
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Present bills and receipts, and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded.
- Load and unload trucks, vans, or automobiles.
- Read maps, and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
- Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries.
- Verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Picked up and delivered automotive parts, equipment, tools and accessories from or to retail customers, wholesale accounts, dealerships, body shops and vendors.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- Monitored stock levels in the warehouse and alerted supervisor when supplies were low.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with customers during deliveries.
- Operated forklift safely to move pallets around the warehouse.
- Earned highest driver ratings for number of stops made, customer satisfaction, vehicle cleanliness and documentation accuracy.
Assistant Manager
Radioshack
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Set goals and deadlines for the department.
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Acquire, distribute, and store supplies.
- Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well maintained.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Stock
Fine Fare Supermarkets
11.2011 - 06.2013
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Receive, open, unpack, and issue sales floor merchandise.
- Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to the price list.
- Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers, and promote sales.
Maintenance Technician
Tire Kingdom
Kissimmee, FL
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
- Completed system diagnostics and full automotive troubleshooting and testing.
Education
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A -
Prime Inc Training Pogram
Springfield, MO07.2022
Electrical And Electronics Stage 1 - Automotive Engineering
General Motors Service Technical College
Online03-2016
Electrical And Electronics Stage 2 - Automotive Engineering
General Motors Service Technical College
Online03-2016
Electrical And Electronics Stage 3 - Automotive Engineering
General Motors Service Technical College
Online03-2016
Service Information - Automotive Engineering
General Motors Service Technical College
Online03-2016
Highschool -
Dewitt Clinton
Bronx, NY06.2012
Skills
- waste management
- Heavy equipment
- Tractor-trailer
- Tool management
- Battery maintenance
- Hand tools expertise
- Safety awareness
- Power tools proficiency
- Parts replacement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Fault analysis
- Lubrication systems
- Mechanical alignment
- Mechanical repairs
- System diagnostics
Certification
- CDL A
- Driver's license
- Macs Air conditioning certified (CFC-12/HHFC/134a)
- Worker Safety Training Card
- Twic License
- 5 Hour Defensive Course
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Garbage Truck Driver
Royal Waste Services
08.2017 - 01.2025
OTR Tractor Trailer Driver
Prime, Inc
05.2017 - 08.2017
Technician
Uhaul
04.2016 - 05.2017
Diesel Technician
Consolidated Bus Transit
09.2014 - 04.2016
Parts Driver
Volkswagen
08.2013 - 09.2014
Assistant Manager
Radioshack
10.2012 - 09.2014
Stock
Fine Fare Supermarkets
11.2011 - 06.2013
Maintenance Technician
Tire Kingdom
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A -
Prime Inc Training Pogram
Electrical And Electronics Stage 1 - Automotive Engineering
General Motors Service Technical College
Electrical And Electronics Stage 2 - Automotive Engineering
General Motors Service Technical College
Electrical And Electronics Stage 3 - Automotive Engineering
General Motors Service Technical College
Service Information - Automotive Engineering
General Motors Service Technical College
Highschool -
Dewitt Clinton
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