Selvin A Ramos Navas

• Perform transmission swaps.
• Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
• Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
• Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
• Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
• Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
• Assisted in the removal of engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
• Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
• Examined brake systems for proper operation; replaced pads or shoes when needed.

Was hired as a B diesel technician and changed to the diesel fields. Performed brake changes, oil changes, fuel filters, dryers, suspension and steering work on school buses. Replaced brake slacks adjusters and chambers as needed. Worked on replacement of brake air lines, transmissions, lights, tires, and would also weld when necessary. Made sure school buses are ready to be inspected by D.O.T on a weekly basis and would make sure children are safe to ride the bus on a daily basis.

Was hired as a B technician at the time gained a lot of experience in the automotive field. Performed engine repair, tune ups, brakes, suspension and steering repairs, water pumps, radiators, timing belt and diagnostic and much more.

Started in the automotive field as a lube technician performing oil change, tire balancing, vehicle inspections, small repairs such as tire patch, replacing wipers, light bulbs, and performed based skill recalls on vehicles.

Started as a cleaning person for the automotive shop, would help out with pumping gas, restocking filters, checking tire air pressure, emptying oil cans for mechanics etc.