Ricardo Cazares
Midway City,CA
Summary
Skilled Diesel Technician with a robust background in preventive maintenance and diesel engine repair, honed at KKW Trucking and the United States Marine Corps. Excelled in fleet management and team collaboration, ensuring operational efficiency and vehicle reliability. Demonstrates a strong blend of technical expertise and leadership, significantly enhancing fleet readiness and performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel technician
KKW trucking
10.2023 - Current
- Here at KKW trucking my responsibilities were to ensure all vehicles from our fleet are ready to get on the road without having any issues along the way
- I performed bit inspections, preventative maintenance checks and any necessary repairs that were found when performing the bit inspections
Diesel technician Apprentice
Monrovia CDJR
07.2023 - Current
- As an apprentice my responsibility was to perform preventative maintenance checks on customer vehicles that would get assigned to me and my instructor
- I took care of all oil changes and smaller repairs and when there was time to learn something new, I would work with my instructor on the bigger repairs
Crewman
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - Current
- My responsibility as a crewman was to maintain our fleet of vehicles functional at all times
- When maintaining our vehicles we made sure all fluids met the specified requirements, engine and drivetrain components were in good condition and functional for any kind of road march or field operation
- Being one of the senior marines in my platoon has also given me the responsibility of a platoon of 20+ marines
- With this responsibility I am able to spread the work between us and supervise my marines in order to make sure everyone is working on a vehicle
Education
Associate Degree - Diesel Technology
Citrus College
Glendora, CAHigh School Diploma -
Westminster High School
Westminster, CA01.2018
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fuel system repair
- Workplace safety
- HVAC systems maintenance
- Cooling system service
- Hydraulic systems proficiency
- Exhaust system repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Battery maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Drive shaft maintenance
- Inspection procedures
- Parts replacement
- Vehicle repairs
- Performing repairs
- Steering and suspension
- Fluid adjustments
- Team collaboration
- Fleet management
- Drivetrain components
- Welding and fabrication
- Powertrain service
- Diesel engine expertise
- Calibration
- Advanced diagnostics
- Transmission troubleshooting
- Managing fleet vehicles
- Work order interpretation
- Electrical systems
- Maintenance and repair
- Maintenance servicing
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Shop safety procedures
- ABS servicing
- Air brake systems
- Engine rebuilds
- Customer service
- Brake system maintenance
- Vehicle safety and maintenance
- Oil changes
- Engine diagnostics
- Engine diagnostic software
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment and machinery lubrication
- Parts ordering
- Malfunction diagnostics
- HVAC repair
- Brake systems
- Exhaust emissions management
- Auto and engine repair
- Decision-making
- Visual inspection
- Circuit testing
- Parts installation
- Steering mechanisms
- Battery checks
- Parts reconditioning
- Grease and lubricant application
- Wheel bearings
- Forklift operation
- Quality assurance
- Alternative fuel systems repair
- Wire stripping
- Diesel engine repair
- Heavy equipment repair
- Repair work orders
- Hand and power tool operation
- Employee supervision
- Fuel injection systems
Accomplishments
Received the following certificates and licenses
- wheel end installation certificate of completion
- Horton diagnostic and repair training certificate of completion
- Practical hydraulics section 01 safety certificate of completion
- 525F digital multimeter (DMM) certificate of certification
- section 609 HVAC certification and licensed
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Diesel technician
KKW trucking
10.2023 - Current
Diesel technician Apprentice
Monrovia CDJR
07.2023 - Current
Crewman
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - Current
Associate Degree - Diesel Technology
Citrus College
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School