Isai Villagran
Newman
Summary
Highly motivated Army veteran, with 4 years of military training and experience with three years as a heavy diesel mechanic and vehicle recovery operator. Resourceful problem solver with effective communication skills and Leadership qualities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic/ Wheeled Vehicle Recovery Operator
U.S. Army
Fort Hood
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained and serviced 110 pieces of equipment and 45 vehicles
- Was part of a recovery team for emergency maintenance and recovery of all equipment and vehicles
- Lead, trained, and supervised a maintenance team of 8 personnel responsible for maintaining deployment readiness for all 1st Cavalry Aviation Support Brigade vehicles and General Support Equipment
Lowboy Driver
Cal valley trucking
Modesto
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Loaded, secured, and transported heavy equipment to job sites using lowboy trailer.
- Inspected lowboy trailer for safety prior to each trip.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Performed minor repairs on truck as needed.
- Maneuvered vehicle into loading or unloading positions accurately without damaging property or goods.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Ensured proper loading and unloading of cargo from the trailer bed utilizing chains, straps, and other securing devices.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Dump Truck Driver
Al’s paving
Temple
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Hauled and transported gravel, dirt, fill and boulders to and from construction sites.
- Accurately placed loads in optimal locations for spreading and distribution by bulldozers and material movers.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic/ Wheeled Vehicle Recovery Operations Team Leader
U.S. Army
Camp Humphreys
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Lead a recovery team and conducted vehicle recovery operations for all Battalion level training exercises and missions
- Maintained and serviced 60 pieces of equipment and 70 vehicles
- Effectively planned and coordinated a vehicle recovery plan and briefed it to senior leadership in my command
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverbank High School
Riverbank, CA05.2021
U.S. Army Basic Combat Training -
Fort Benning
Fort Benning, GeorgiaU.S. Army wheeled vehicle mechanic school -
Fort Lee
Fort Lee, Virginiaclass A truck driving school -
The CDL School
TexasSkills
- Mechanically inclined
- Good at working with my hands
- Familiar with most heavy machinery, tractor, forklifts, sky jacks, scissor lifts, telehandlers
Qualifications And Certifications
- U.S. Army- Wheeled vehicle recovery operator M984A2, M984A1
- U.S. Army- Motor Vehicle Operator’s License DA form 5984-E
- Security Secret Clearance
- Class A drivers license (CDL)
Timeline
Lowboy Driver
Cal valley trucking
09.2023 - 03.2025
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic/ Wheeled Vehicle Recovery Operator
U.S. Army
10.2021 - Current
Dump Truck Driver
Al’s paving
08.2021 - 09.2023
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic/ Wheeled Vehicle Recovery Operations Team Leader
U.S. Army
08.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Riverbank High School
U.S. Army Basic Combat Training -
Fort Benning
U.S. Army wheeled vehicle mechanic school -
Fort Lee
class A truck driving school -
The CDL School