Orlando Vargas

Work History

Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Kodiak Express

Oakdale, CA

01.2012 - Current

Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
Read job orders and observed and listened to vehicles in operation to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
Used tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs.
Diagnosed systems by troubleshooting malfunctions and tracing problems.
Checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.
Lubricated moving parts and drove repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
Conducted successful road service for remote breakdowns and verified safe and operational return of company's equipment.
Utilized vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
Examined protective guards, loose bolts and safety devices on trucks to make adjustments.
Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components.
Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.

Finisher/Plumber Technician

Aerotek

Salida, CA

03.2007 - 10.2007

Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.
Inspected work sites for holes and damage.
Finisher add all diamond plates to the Fire Trucks, and then I got promoted to a plumber. I installed all the hoses to the pump and made sure that everything is ready before the water and pump test.

Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Fergs

Escalon, CA

03.2002 - 01.2007

Used tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs.
Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
Diagnosed systems by troubleshooting malfunctions and tracing problems.
Checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.
Lubricated moving parts and drove repaired vehicle to verify conformance to specifications.
Repaired farm types of equipment, welding, and torch cutting.

Security Guard Officer

Suncrest Security

Modesto, CA

07.2001 - 01.2006

Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.

Laborer Hod Carrier

David Hall Masonry

Ripon, CA

09.2001 - 03.2002

Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
Supply masons with cement, set up scuffles, strike walls, wire brush & soft broom. Transported all pieces of equipment to the work site.

Laborer

FergsSoares Underground Construction

Hayward, CA

09.1997 - 07.1999

Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking, and standing for long periods of time.
The equipment operator operated whackers and tractors, drove dump trucks, set up ditch jacks, and supplied all necessary equipment to all the workers.
Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel and other materials.
Maintained good driving record and Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Summary

Overview

Work History

Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Finisher/Plumber Technician

Diesel Technician/Mechanic

Security Guard Officer

Laborer Hod Carrier

Laborer

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Timeline

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