Michael Joshua Valencia
Georgetown, KY 40324
************@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE:
US Army Reserves
Bardstown, KY
*/**** – 7/2013
Senior Mechanic (federal position)
Duties include: Senior mechanic and squad leader in charge of all other mechanics and vehicles. Monthly duties
performed included annual services using part manuals, a variety of tools, test equipment and measuring instruments, and
identifying, correcting, and road testing all vehicles.
Responsibilities: Make sure tasks get completed to standards. Complete and turn in all paperwork for all work completed
to higher command.
Clarke Power Services
Georgetown, KY
08/2011 - 12/2012
Diesel Technician
Duties included: Performed services on the following; Detroit Diesel, Mercedes-Benz Truck engines, Sterling Trucks,
Allison Transmission; trouble shooting diagnostics, performing a variety of services, engine and transmission repairs.
Replaced and patched tires, brake component replacement, repaired any and all hydraulic, fuel, and air leak, limited body
work by replacing, mirrors, doors, fenders, and bumpers. Also performed limited amount of painting and cleaning the in
and outside of the trucks, trouble shot, repaired and recharged AC systems, worked on coolant systems, replaced batteries,
belts, hoses, and light bulbs.
Responsibilities: Provide outstanding value to our customers by consistently completing each job and filling each order
right the first time, on time, at the quoted price while maintaining clear communications with each customer and
management before, during, and after each transaction.
Army National Guard 206th EN BN FSC
Owensboro, KY
11/2010 - 02/2012
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Duties included: Monthly duties performed were annual services using part manuals, a variety of tools, test equipment and
measuring instruments, and identifying, correcting, and road testing all vehicles.
Responsibilities: Organizational maintenance on equipment such as HMMWV'S.
Bluegrass Station/CSMS
Lexington/Frankfort, KY
12/2010 - 08/2011
Mechanic Inspector (This is a federal position)
Duties included: Inspector of surface maintenance equipment to ensure that physical and operating characteristics are
within acceptable standards and specifications.
Responsibilities: Inspected a large variety of heavy-duty mobile equipment (i.e., combat, tactical, etc.) and automotive
vehicles.
Army National Guard B. BTRY 2/138th FA
Carlisle, KY
07/2005 - 11/2010
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Duties included: Monthly duties performed were annual services using part manuals, a variety of tools, test equipment and
measuring instruments, and identifying, correcting, and road testing all vehicles.
Responsibilities: Organizational maintenance on equipment such as HMMWV'S, 2 1/2 Tons, and PLS's.
FMS 3
Lexington, KY
08/2008 - 11/2010
Surface Maintenance Repairer (federal position)
Duties included: Remove, replace, adjust, clean and install parts and components such as wheel seals, switches, sensors,
fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, brakes, filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel
cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, battery cables, and other items of similar complexity. Independently performed routine
maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing
defective parts of components and systems using standard parts. Conducted limited readiness and repair inspections on
vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
Responsibilities: Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat,
tactical and automotive vehicles. Also performed limited diagnosis to determine the cause of mechanical failures by
means of visual and auditory checks and or use of basic test equipment such as compression testers, voltmeters,
ohmmeters, and pressure gauges.
Precision
Georgetown, KY
06/2006 - 05/2007
Assembly Team Member
Duties included: Assembling parts such as headlights, seat belts, and front and rear bumpers onto the Toyota vehicles,
while practicing safety first.
Responsibilities: Ensure safety by performing every task as trained, perform tasks in any and all areas assigned, and
perform quality checks on every vehicle.
Transfreight
Georgetown, KY
11/2004 - 06/2006
Fork Lift Operator
Duties included: Operating fork lift to load and unload trucks of freight, staged then tagged freight, and moved into proper
lanes for pick up.
Responsibilities: Ensure safety, perform daily inspections of forklift and perform assigned duties given by management.
Liberty Appliances
Lomita, CA
07/2004 - 11/2004
Deliver/Installer
Duties included: Delivered and installed general appliances into residential communities, modified for custom fit, and
responded to service calls.
Responsibilities: Pick up and deliver appliances into homes/business, using precaution and care in order to avoid any
damage to the properties or appliances being installed.
McLellan Integrated Services
Georgetown, KY
10/2003 - 06/2004
Team Leader
Duties included: Managed group of individuals to perform industrial cleaning at Toyota factory.
Responsibilities: Managed payroll, work schedule, safety permits, and general office work.
EDUCATION:
ITT Technical Institution Lexington, KY United States
Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering 03/2015
Fine Blanking Stamping Tokyo, Japan
07/22/2013-08/09/2013
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
This course covered three week training on fine blanking stamping process. Learned about the operations and
characteristics of different machines. Performed Die changes along with maintenance. Inspected quality of parts to
familiarize with products of brake and transmission components.
TWPS Training Ft. Story, VA United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 05/2010
FMTV/MSD Training Ft. Knox, KY United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 04/2010
MRAP training course Taji, Iraq
Technical or Occupational Certificate 12/2007
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
This course covered electrical schematics, troubleshooting, air brakes, hydraulics, recovery, and drivers training.
AIT 63B School Columbus, SC United States
Technical or Occupational Certificate 02/2006
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
This course covered unit maintenance and recovery operations on gasoline and diesel fueled light-wheeled
Vehicles; covering brake systems, suspension systems, hub assemblies, steering systems, and electrical systems;
Troubleshooting, reading schematics, proper use of Technical Manuals, and tools.
Cardome Georgetown, KY United States
GED 05/2005
JOB RELATED TRAINING:
I've received a lot of on the job training and certification with AC, electronic and overall maintenance work. My duties
while deployed included providing organizational maintenance on FMTV’s, ASV’s, and MRAP’s, annual/semi-annual
services on vehicles, troubleshooting, testing, and ordering/installing vehicle parts.
LANGUAGES:
Spoken Written Read
English Advanced Advanced Advanced
Spanish Advanced Intermediate Advanced