Michael Elizalde
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and determined individual seeking to secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Trainee
Santa Maria Police Department
Santa Maria
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated team members to get mission done in a timely manner
- Troubleshot system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational effectiveness.
- Developed training materials to enhance team performance and knowledge retention.
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
United States Air Force
Lompoc, CA
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Maintained equipment with regular inspections and minor repairs, notifying supervisor immediately of major issues.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.
- Maintained quality and safety by reporting equipment issues and malfunctions for repairs.
- Quickly repaired equipment on job, preventing downtime.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance personnel.
- Operated motor graders, heavy loaders and tractors.
- Responded to both hand and verbal instructions.
- Recorded accurate daily vehicle mileage logs.
Mechanic
Border Tire
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Educated customers on vehicle systems operation and recommended regular maintenance schedules to promote optimal vehicle functionality.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Conducted vehicle inspections and recorded results in database to comply with California vehicle inspection requirements.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations and rebalances.
- Help Disassemble semi truck leaf springs, air bags, truck spindle, king pin inspection
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance
United States Air Force
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Determines the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment, corrections of deficiencies required, and effects repair.
- Systematically analyzes malfunctions by visual and auditory examination or through the use of test equipment.
- Repairs, adjusts, overhauls or replaces major assemblies or subassemblies such as power and drive trains, electrical, air-conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, pumping, suction and agitator, and traction systems.
- Performed routine and preventive maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
- Repairs components by replacing worn or damaged parts with new or reconditioned parts.
- Reassembles, adjusts, and tests repaired units for proper operation.
- Synchronizes remote or manual electrical and hydraulic controls.
- Adjusts power boosters, clutches, drive chains, and tension devices.
- Performs preventive and special maintenance, uses technical publications in maintaining vehicles to prescribed manufactures maintenance schedules.
- Ensures special inspections and maintenance on vehicles are performed correctly such as, corrosion control, winterization, storage and shipment.
- Properly annotates all maintenance performed on prescribed forms for data collection purposes.
- Adheres to all established safety policies and standards to include identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous waste.
- Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Warehouse Worker/Delivery Driver
Kern Pipe & Supply
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Process pipe valve and fitting orders, load and offload incoming/outgoing pipe, and valve shipments.
- Control and manage inventory, inspect condition of tools and equipment used.
- Maintained delivery vehicle in safe and operative condition by inspecting mechanical, safety and emergency equipment and completing log.
- Joined company's Safety Committee to share ideas on ways to bolster OSHA compliance and prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Fabricate and cut various pipe nipples for customers.
- Inspect and solve issues with valves for safe up keeping.
- Help conduct safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks.
- Monthly delivery truck brake inspections.
- Daily coolant and oil check inspections.
- Truck tire inspections for abnormal wear.
Break Down
Men's Wearhouse DC
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Properly scan and break down each product given.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
Stagehand/Wire Puller
AEG Management
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Exemplified positive attitude as team member in dynamic, fast-paced environment and remained composed and professional during complex challenges.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for WWE performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show.
- Help install/maintain wiring, control and lighting systems.
- Help inspect electrical components and identify electrical safety hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA05.2012
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Mechanical Repair
- Critical Thinking
- Willing to Learn
- Attention to details
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Ability to work safely
- Ability to learn rapidly
- Team collaboration
Certification
- OSHA 10 Training - 02/20 Training
- System & Electronics 60K Cargo Loader O/I Maintenance Course
- L7AZT2T352C60KB Certificate- 07/2023
Accomplishments
- Airman of the month award- Feb 2021
- Airman of the month award- Jul 2021
- 30th LRS Civilian of the Quarter- 01 OCT to 31 DEC 2022
- Vehicle Maintenance Civilian Tech of the Month- FEB 2023
Awards
National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, AF Training Ribbon
Training
- Air Force Basic Military Training, Mar 2020
- (SRI) Interservice Mechanic Apprentice Course (IRTO), Jun 2020
- (INP) Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Apprentice, Jul 2020
- (ERT) Law of War- Basic, Dec 2020
Timeline
Police Trainee
Santa Maria Police Department
12.2024 - 01.2025
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
United States Air Force
09.2022 - 12.2024
Mechanic
Border Tire
02.2022 - 09.2022
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance
United States Air Force
01.2020 - 09.2021
Warehouse Worker/Delivery Driver
Kern Pipe & Supply
07.2016 - 01.2020
Break Down
Men's Wearhouse DC
04.2015 - 06.2016
Stagehand/Wire Puller
AEG Management
08.2013 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Foothill High School