Luis Lucero
Shafter,CA
Summary
Skilled Fire Equipment Technician with a proven track record at Kern County Fire Department, enhancing equipment functionality and safety. Expert in electrical troubleshooting and emergency equipment maintenance, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and a positive attitude. Achieved significant improvements in equipment reliability and efficiency, showcasing dedication to excellence and a strong ability to adapt to challenging environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Equipment Technician
Kern County Fire Department
Shafter, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Repair/Maintain/Test Ladders
- Repair//Inspect Emergency Services Equipment
- Performed routine maintenance on all fire protection equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Repair/Inspect Fire, Booster and Wildland Hose
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Maintained, tested and assembled over a number of pieces of equipment weekly.
- Repair/Inspect Fire-Wildland Nozzles
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Digging/installing conduit above/below ground
- Have a good attitude
- Repair/Maintain Specialized Fire Equipment
- Maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Maintain/Repair/Inspect of (SCBA) and (o2)
- Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
- Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays, and various work schedules
- Ability to work in remote work locations with possible exposure to poison oak, snakes, spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ticks and rodents
- Ability to maneuver on steep and/or uneven terrain
- Ability to work around high voltage, energized and/or large mechanical rotating equipment
- Maintained records of equipment repairs and monitored the performance of all machines.
- Repair/ Maintain ladders on emergency apparatus
- Maintain/Inspect high pressure air compressors
- Managed inventory levels for spare parts needed for repairs or replacements.
- Inspected equipment and made repairs and replacements.
- Repair/Maintain Hurst hydraulic tools on emergency apparatus
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed when repairing or installing new equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds over mountainous terrain, dams, canals and/or up stairways and ladders
- Ability to work in a confined space and in elevated areas
- Ability to perform work tasks from ladders, platforms, metal grating, scaffolds and/or ropes
- Ability to work with and/or around bodies of water
- Ability to work with and/or around helicopters
Tire and Lube Technician
Pacific Coast Tires
Shafter, CA
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Inspected tires and checked tire pressure to ensure proper inflation levels.
- Performed oil changes, lube jobs, filter replacements, and other minor maintenance services on customer vehicles.
- Diagnosed issues with braking systems and suspension components.
- Rotated tires for customers to help improve wear patterns.
- Repaired punctures and patched tubes as needed.
- Monitored inventory of parts, equipment, and supplies needed for tire repair work.
- Maintained records of all work performed as well as all parts used during service repairs.
- Operated lifts in order to raise vehicle off ground for access underneath it.
- Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
- Reviewed completed work and road-tested vehicles.
Education
Electrical Technician - Electrical
UEI College
Bakersfield10-2024
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
Shafter, CA08-2022
Skills
- Dig trenches and holes in an ergonomically safe manner
- Load and unload equipment, material, job site debris and maintain housekeeping according to Kern County Fire Department safety standards and procedures
- Perform construction work in powerhouses and switch yards throughout the service territory
- Use and maintain various hand and power tools and equipment
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Digging/installing conduit above/below ground
- Have a good attitude
- Follow the direction of their journeyman and/or supervisor
- Able to read and comply with all required company standards and procedures
- Well with working in a team environment
- Always work safely as defined by safety standards and procedures
- Repair/Maintain/Test Ladders
- Repair//Inspect Emergency Services Equipment
- Repair/Maintain Specialized Fire Equipment
- Maintain/Repair/Inspect of (SCBA) and (o2)
- Repair/Maintain/Inspect Hydraulic Rescue tools
- Operation of hand and power tools
- Brushing
- Maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Working with large rotating equipment
- Repair/Inspect Small Engines On Emergency Apparatus
- Grinding
- Repair/Inspect Fire, Booster and Wildland Hose
- Maintain/Work With High Pressure Air Compressors
- Records Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Carpentry Work
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory organization
- Welding work
- Equipment monitoring
- Ordering Supplies
- Stocking and Organization
Timeline
Fire Equipment Technician
Kern County Fire Department
03.2023 - Current
Tire and Lube Technician
Pacific Coast Tires
03.2020 - 03.2023
Electrical Technician - Electrical
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
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