Tomas Caldera
Palmdale,California
Summary
Detail-oriented Express Service Technician skilled in vehicle inspection, diagnostic troubleshooting, and mechanical repair. Committed to ensuring safety compliance and optimal vehicle performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Express Service Technician
Toyota of Lancaster
Lancaster, California
07.2024 - Current
- Documented service records in dealership management system for tracking purposes.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing maintenance tasks.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and reported any discrepancies to the supervisor.
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Army National Gaurd
Lancaster, California
04.2023 - Current
- Active security clearance: Secret.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot vehicle performance problems.
- Trained junior mechanics on safety procedures and repair techniques.
- Performed maintenance and repair on wheeled vehicles, such as Humvees and 5-ton trucks.
- Adjusted, repaired, or replaced parts and components of wheeled vehicles, such as engines, transmissions, brakes, steering mechanisms.
Apprentice Mechanic
torque gt auto repair
North Hollywood, California
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported the repair team with parts retrieval and organization within the shop.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of the work area for safety compliance.
- Engaged with customers to discuss service recommendations and vehicle concerns.
- Repaired or replaced parts such as alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, fuel pumps, ignition coils, and spark plugs.
- Assisted with more complex repairs including engine overhauls, transmission replacements, suspension work, and electrical system diagnostics.
Education
NDI Certifications -
American Aerospace Technical Academy
Palmdale, CA10-2025
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic -
Army Ordnance School
Fort Lee, VA03-2024
High School Diploma -
William J Pete Knight High School
Palmdale, CA05-2023
Skills
- secret security clearance
- Vehicle inspection
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Mechanical repair
- Radiographic testing
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Phased array ultrasonics
- Flaw detection
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Magnetic Particle 1 & 2 AATA
Timeline
Express Service Technician
Toyota of Lancaster
07.2024 - Current
91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Army National Gaurd
04.2023 - Current
Apprentice Mechanic
torque gt auto repair
01.2023 - 09.2023
NDI Certifications -
American Aerospace Technical Academy
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic -
Army Ordnance School
High School Diploma -
William J Pete Knight High School