Eddie Cervantes
Instructor I
** ****** **** **, *.O. Box 20 - Palmer, MI 49871
acggbd@r.postjobfree.com - 906-***-****
Obtain a position as a diesel or gas engine mechanic, vehicle, truck or heavy equipment mechanic, hydraulic
specialist or driver. Have extensive training and experience in all of these fields. Able to read, interpret and
utilize manufactures manuals and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
Possess CDL Class B CDL with a safe driving record. Trainable, adaptable, willing to learn new skills and
ways of doing things. Reliable and dependable.
WORK EXPERIENCE
TECH III
Ryder Transportation - Houma, LA - March 2013 to Present
Maintain and perform Preventive Maintenance on Tractors and Trailors,Bob tails and Flat beds.Troubleshoot
and repair electrical systems,Hydraulic and Air Brakes. Repair electrical wiring,A/C systems. Diesel engines
such as Detroit,Cummings,CAT,MACK,International and Volvo .Replace brakes,clutches,inner and outer
wheel seals.
Lead Mechanic
NAVISTAR DEFENSE - Afghanistan (FOB)SHANK - October 2011 to December 2012
Work as Lead Mechanic in support of (UIK) UnderArmor Improvment Kits for the M-ATV vehicles for the
US Army.Also working as Lead Mechanic for (ISS) Independent Suspension Systems for the International
MaxxPro vehicles,remove and replace all under carriage armor,axles,transfers,drive lines and air tanks.
Instructor I
BAE Systems - Sealy, TX - June 2008 to April 2009
Train U.S. Army soldiers on operation and maintenance of the Mine Resistant and Ambush Protected MRAP
Vehicle through different national military bases. Also trained the soldiers on the electrical and hydraulic
troubleshooting 5 Ton Dump Trucks.
• Extensive training on electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair. Also extensive training
on Diesel and Gasoline Engines.
Instructor Mechanic
AECOM, Camp Taji - January 2008 to June 2008
IRAQ
Train Iraqi soldiers on maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of American Humvees on American Base
Camp Taji, Iraq.
• Extensive training on Humvee electrical, mechanical and hydraulic repair. Also Diesel and Gasoline Engines.
Lead Mechanic / Instructor
ITT Federal Services Int'l. Corporation - August 2004 to December 2007
Kuwait
Train U.S. Soldiers on the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the M1070A1 Tractor, M1000
Trailer Tansport for the M1A2 Main Battle Tank.
• Extensive training on hydraulic repair and rebuild of the M1070 Tractor and the M1000 Trailer, hydraulic
system and diesel engines.
Lead Mechanic
ITT Federal Services Int'l. Corporation - July 2003 to July 2004
Arcent-QATAR
Operate, troubleshoot, repair of the electrical and hydraulics system of the M900 Series 5 Ton Trucks for the
U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corp. Also troubleshoot and repair the electrical and hydraulic system of the
U.S. Army STRYKER.
• Knowledgeable on electrical, troubleshooting and hydraulic system repair of Gasoline and Diesel Engines/
Turbine Engine Repair.
Mechanic
US Logistics, Kuwait - March 2003 to June 2003
Operate, troubleshoot, repair and replace Diesel engines, transmissions, transfers, rearends on the U.S. Army
Humvees. Also troubleshoot, diagnose electrical systems faults.
• Extensive troubleshooting on Diesel and Gasoline engines and electrical, hydraulics system.
Lead Mechanic
Ogden Aviation - Houston, TX - May 1997 to February 2003
Operate, troubleshoot and repair the electrical and hydraulic systems of Ground Aviation Fueling Heavy
Equipment. Such as Belt Loaders, Tugs, Fuel Trucks, Tow Carts and K-Loaders.
• Knowledgeable of Diesel and Gasoline Engines and repairs, troubleshooting on electrical and hydraulic
systems.
Station Manager
Miami Aircraft Support, Inc - San Antonio, TX - November 1992 to April 1997
Oversee proper operations of loading and offloading of the U.S. Mail Aircraft, DHL Aircraft, Burlington Aircraft
and small private aircrafts. Also performed duties such as payroll, office management, from time to time
mechanical duties of ground equipment.
• Supervised and ensured the safety of 14 personnel crew with the loading and offloading of the aircrafts under
contract timing pressure.
Maintenance Sergeant
U.S. Army - Fort Hood, TX - August 1978 to September 1992
63E3H M1 Abrams Tank Systems Mechanic Instructor.
Train all soldiers on the Safety Operation and
Electrical and Hydraulic System Troubleshooting / Repair of the Turbine AGT1500 Engine. 63N30 M60A1/A3
Tank System Mechanic, Troubleshoot and Repair the Electrical System of the Tank Turret. Repair, Replace,
Troubleshoot Tank Hull Diesel Engine.
• Extensive training on Turbine, Diesel, Gasoline Engines. Extensive training on Electrical and Hydraulic
System Repairs.
EDUCATION
Certificate in General Studies
Central Texas College
SKILLS
Diesel Engine PM/Troubleshoot and repair.I have worked on Detroit,Cummings,CAT,MACK,International and
Volvo engines.I am also good with Hydraulic and Air Brakes on Heavy Equipment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
QUALIFICATIONS
• Vocational Certificate of 40-Hour Maintenance Training Course for the Mine Resistant and Ambush Protected
MRAP Vehicle.
• Vocational Certificate of Training for the Computer Users Security Course.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive training on Troubleshooting and Repair of Diesel and Gasoline Engines. Extensive training on
troubleshooting of Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems.