Raul Valadez
Heber
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mechanic
L & L Repair
Heber
08.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Conducted inspections and performed routine maintenance on a variety of vehicles.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined necessary repairs using technical manuals and diagnostic equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles, equipment and tools to ensure proper working order.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, components or systems using hand tools, power tools and special equipment.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to customers concerning their automotive needs.
- Tested mechanical units to diagnose malfunctions, using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing equipment.
- Prioritized tasks to plan and delegate work to reduce delays and increase productivity.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations within the workplace environment.
Master Mechanic
Park City Municipal Corporation
Park City
04.2019 - 07.2025
- Completed repairs and maintenance work on all fleet vehicles such as, small engines equipment, street equipment, police vehicles and transit vehicles with consistently high productivity and efficient approach.
- Welded, fabricated, repaired, rebuilt, or replaced mechanical systems and components to ensure operational reliability.
- Work on combustion engine, hybrid and fully electric vehicles that meet the city's transportation needs.
- Communicated with parts department to order needed components, following up until delivery.
- Run diagnostics on light, medium and heavy duty vehicles Diesel and Gas.
- Trained co-workers on knowledge when required.
- Operated forklifts during material handling tasks.
- Provided on-call support to maintain operational readiness during assigned rotations.
- Maintained police vehicles and street equipment to uphold safety and service standards.
- Perform Utah State Inspections, on light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, Diesel and Gas.
- Used hoists and lifts to move heavy components without causing damage.
- Welded and soldered broken parts and structural components to achieve strong and a strong and durable connection.
- Maintained up-to-date service records to keep track of maintenance and repair needs.
- Replaced damaged and worn parts to restore the full functionality of the equipment with minimal downtime.
- Used special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machinery to realign wheels, frames, and steering mechanisms for optimal vehicle performance.
Mechanic
KARL MALONE CDJR
Heber City
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Analyzed potential labor and equipment costs in order to provide customers with a reliable estimate.
- Followed detailed checklists to ensure every component in a vehicle got inspected.
- Performed routine maintenance jobs on gas and diesel vehicles.
- Documented work logs and repairs in database, maintaining accurate records.
- Oiled and lubricated moving parts to optimize performance.
- Obtained specific computer codes from vehicles and helped trace faults using specialized devices.
- Retrofit vehicles with aftermarket products for mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Changed fuel filters, air filters, and spark plugs as part of routine vehicle maintenance.
- Test-drove vehicles before and after service to verify functionality and quality of repairs.
- Protected customer's vehicle with floor mats and seat and steering wheel covers.
- Performed maintenance and oil changes, multi-point vehicle inspections and vehicle maintenance-related operations.
Education
Utah State Inspector -
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City09-2019
High School Diploma -
Wasatch High School
Heber City05-2013
Light, Medium, and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspector Certification -
MATC
Skills
- Utah State Inspector
- Weld and Fabricate Structures
- Rewire electrical systems
- Forklift Certified
- Time Management
- Mechanic experience
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment operation
- Computer diagnostics
- CDL Class B w/ air brakes and passenger endorsement
- R134A and R123YF AC Certified
- Electrical systems
- Transmission repair
- Battery maintenance
- Technical training
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Diesel engines
- Fuel systems
- Brake systems
- Preventative maintenance
- Fleet management
- Safety monitoring
- Computer skills
- Pneumatic tools
References
- Brent Crystal (435)659-9890
- John Pierce (435)640-3317
- Amy Villarreal (435)400-4143
Timeline
Lead Mechanic
L & L Repair
08.2025 - Current
Master Mechanic
Park City Municipal Corporation
04.2019 - 07.2025
Mechanic
KARL MALONE CDJR
08.2015 - 03.2019
Utah State Inspector -
Salt Lake Community College
High School Diploma -
Wasatch High School
Light, Medium, and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspector Certification -
MATC