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Zachary Wilcox

El Paso,TX

Summary

Retired Staff Sergeant, adept at diesel engine repair and demonstrating exceptional leadership, I significantly enhanced fleet readiness and mission success during my tenure with U.S. Army Active Duty. By mentoring staff and optimizing vehicle maintenance operations, I ensured robust operational planning and risk assessment, leading to improved efficiency and team proficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic / 19K Armor Crewman

U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2013 - 04.2024
  • Provided valuable input during unit planning sessions to ensure adequate resources were allocated for wheeled vehicle maintenance and repair operations.
  • Assisted in the recovery of disabled vehicles in both field exercises and actual operations to ensure minimum disruption to mission objectives.
  • Enhanced fleet readiness by performing preventative maintenance checks and services on various types of military vehicles.
  • Contributed to mission success by efficiently managing work orders for scheduled maintenance tasks on a diverse array of military vehicles.
  • Mentored junior crew members on best practices for vehicle maintenance, gunnery skills, and overall job proficiency.
  • Maintained high standards of physical fitness to meet the demands of operating in a combat environment.
  • Oversaw deployment preparations by coordinating inspections and servicing tasks that led to minimal mechanical issues during field exercises.
  • Conducted risk assessments prior to any movement or deployment of vehicles/equipment to ensure safe transportation procedures were followed.
  • Facilitated cross-training between mechanics and drivers/operators resulting in improved teamwork and understanding of each other''s roles.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, enhancing accountability and resource management capabilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cienega High School
Vail, AZ
06-2012

Skills

  • Vehicle recovery operations
  • Diesel engine repair
  • Leadership qualities
  • Diagnosing problems
  • Equipment inspection
  • Strategic thinking
  • Operational planning
  • Personnel management
  • Staff mentoring
  • Time management
  • Reliability
  • Risk assessment

Timeline

91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic / 19K Armor Crewman

U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2013 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

Cienega High School
Zachary Wilcox