Victor Vargas
Austin
Summary
Dynamic team leader with over 14 years of experience in the trucking industry. Skilled in troubleshooting, component welding, and safety compliance. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment while driving project success and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Truck Technician
Aguirre Paint & Body
Buda
03.2026 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in various truck models.
- Disassembled components from trucks to gain access to areas that need attention.
- Replaced faulty parts on trucks such as brakes, clutches, radiators, alternators, starters and fuel pumps.
- Reconnected wiring harnesses after replacing electrical components on vehicles.
- Welded broken truck frames to restore structural integrity of the vehicle body.
- Inspected truck components to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Tested vehicle systems after completion of repairs to ensure proper operation.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on trucks to ensure safety compliance.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace while following safety protocols.
Water Truck Department Lead
Niemco Inc
Buda
08.2012 - 03.2026
- Provided leadership, motivation, direction and support to team members in order to achieve individual success as well as team goals.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to ensure job expectations were met.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to streamline project execution.
- Performed welding on components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions to ensure structural integrity.
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Heavy equipment repair
- Routine maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Vehicle inspection
- Equipment operation
- Visual inspection
- Safety compliance
- Safety requirements
- Quality assurance
- Performance monitoring
- Parts sourcing
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Continuous improvement
- Project execution
- Team leadership
- Leadership skills
- Customer service
- Metal fabrication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Commercial Truck Technician
Aguirre Paint & Body
03.2026 - Current
Water Truck Department Lead
Niemco Inc
08.2012 - 03.2026