Francisco J. Zavala
Houston, TX 77009
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Objective
My objective is to become a professional auto/diesel and industrial technician with the desires, knowledge, and skills required to diagnose and repair mechanical systems.
Qualifications
ASE certified in the following:
T2: Diesel engines
T6: Electrical/Electronic systems
T8: Preventive Maintenance
Uhaul Qualifications:
PM Inspector
Brakes Inspector
Certified A/C Inspector
Certified to perform Road Test Inspections
Firestone Qualifications:
Brakes Inspector
Under Car Inspector
A/C Inspector
PM Inspector
Education
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)-Houston, Texas
Diploma in Auto/Diesel and Industrial Technology
Graduated on October 31, 2003.
Training included 1,580 hours in the following subjects:
Automotive Engines & Repair
Automotive Drive Train
Electronic Fundamentals
Electronic Diagnostics
Advanced Electronic Diagnostics
Drive Ability I (GM)
Drive Ability II (Ford, Chrysler, & Imports)
Automotive Brakes
Automotive Under Car (Steering & Suspension)
Automotive A/C
Hydraulic Application
Transport Refrigeration
Truck Brakes & Chassis
Truck Drive Trains
Truck Preventive Maintenance
Diesel Engines
Diesel Fuel Systems
Diesel Engine Accessories
Jefferson Davis High School-Houston, Texas
Diploma in General Academics
Graduated on June 1, 2002
Work Experience
09/2008-Present
Empire Waste Ltd-Houston, Tx
Shop Foreman
-Oversee shop operation
-Diagnose & repair major electrical and mechanical issues
-Assist less experienced mechanics
-Road call assistance
-Specialize in Mack trucks
-Familiar working on McNeilus and EZ Pack systems
-Engine overhauls
-A/C diagnostics and repair
-Part purchasing and stock inventory
03/2007-09/2008
FedEx Freight-Houston, Tx
Lead Technician
-Lead technician for third shift
-Oversee night shift mechanics and assign work
-Assist less experienced mechanics with work they couldn't handle
-Preventive Maintenance on Tractor and Trailers
-Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems
-Engine tuning on CAT, Cummins, and International engines
-A/C diagnostics and repair
-Major internal engine diagnostic & repair
-Clutch, transmission, rear axles, and engine R & R
-ABS/Traction Control systems (Wabco/Meritor & Bendix)
-Minor forklift repairs
-Trailer work (roll up doors, landing gear, springs, panels, welding of sub frames, air systems...)
09/2005-03/2007
Demontrond Motor homes-Houston, Tx
Technician
-Diagnose & Repair RV's
-Repaired/overhauled RV generators(Onan & Generac)
-Engine tuning on CAT, Cummins, Ford, & GM
-Performed A/C inspections & repair
-Inspections on RV leveling systems(Power Gear, Level Best,
Equalizer...)
-Diagnose & repair dump trucks
-Work on front, side, & rear load trash trucks
-Familiar with hydraulic systems (McNeilus, EZ Pack, & Heil)
-ABS/Traction Control systems (Wabco/Meritor & Bendix)
03/2003-08/2005
U-Haul Repair Shop-Houston, Tx
Preventive Maintenance & Brake Inspector
-Perform PM Inspections on U-Haul vehicles
-Perform Brake Inspections on U-Haul vehicles
-Perform A/C diagnostics and repair
-Perform drive ability diagnostics
-Supervisor of a six person repair team
References available upon request