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Entry-Level Diesel Technician

Location:
Aurora, IL
Posted:
April 16, 2025

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Manuel E Salas

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Aurora, IL 60505 Email: *****.******@*****.***

ENTRY-LEVEL AUTOMOTIVE/DIESEL TECHNICIAN

Toyota - Professional - Automotive - Technician (TPAT)

Hands-on Toyota Automotive Technician. Highly motivated, energetic, and professional with good diagnostic skills and attention to detail. Comfortable with multi-tasking with the motivation, knowledge, and skills required to diagnose and repair malfunctions in complete mechanical and electrical systems with TTEN credentials and experience. My experience has equipped me with a firm foundation to build upon, and my dedication to the Army, coupled with Education with Universal Technical Institute has provided the opportunity to apply my skills, and continue to strengthen my career path for success.

EDUCATION

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) –Lisle, IL Diploma Graduation Date: April 3, 2020

Automotive/Toyota TPAT Technology. Training included 1,890 hours in the Following Subjects

Courses:

Automotive Engines & Repair

Advanced Diagnostic Systems

Toyota Systems 553-

Power & Performance IA

Automotive Undercar

Brakes System

Power & Performance IB

Professional Service Writing

Toyota Systems 752-

Power & Performance II

Electronic Diagnostics

Air Conditioning & Climate Control

Fuel & Ignition Systems

Toyota Systems 623-

Toyota Systems 302-

Drivability & Emissions

Basic Electrical diagnosis & Repair

Manual Transmission

Automotive Power Trains

Toyota Systems 652 -

Toyota Systems 274-

Brakes

Electrical Diagnosis

Automatic Transmission Repair

Climate Control

Toyota Systems 852-

Toyota Systems 256-

Automatic Transmission

Engine Control Systems I

Toyota Introduction to Hybrid Systems

Electronic Fundamentals

Toyota Systems 453-

Electronic Technology

Suspension, Steering & Handling

Professional Applications

East Aurora High School, Aurora, IL Diploma Graduation Date: May 2013

MILITARY AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

DEPARTMENT: ARMY/RA; RANK: SPC ; GRADE: E04; DISCHARGE: HONORABLE

AWARDS: ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL//NATIONAL DEFENSE SERIVCE MEDA//GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL//GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SEERVICE MEDAL//ARMY SERVICE RIBBON//DRIVER AND MECHANIC BADGE W/DRIVER-WHEELED VEHICLE(S) CLASP

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

88M10Motor Transport: 2 years 11 months

Operate all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways

Manage load, unload, and safety of personnel being transported

Oversee and check proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers

Employ convoy defense techniques

Identify, correct or report all vehicle deficiencies

Prepare vehicle for movements/shipment by air, rail or vessel

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

National Tire and Battery, Bolingbrook, IL General Services Technician From: 10/2018 To: Current

Repair, rotate, and replace tires as needed

Build trust and communicate with customers on what to expect for repairs

Provide future recommendations which may be needed

Conduct vehicle inspections

Provide repairs such brakes & alignments

Firestone, Aurora, IL General Service Technician From: 4/2018 To: 10/2018

Performed oil changes, fluid refills, and suspension

Operated all tools in a safe manner

Completed safety checks on vehicles

Provided inspections and routine maintenance

Provided other duties as assigned

Ballco, Aurora, IL Service Inspector From: 1/2018 To: 4/2018

Ensured every product being produced was completed to company standards

Operated various tools and machinery

Inspected products after completion

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

1 Year Technician Experience

Bilingual – English and Spanish



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