Jose Cuevas

My military experience has provided me with valuable technical skills, leadership abilities, and a strong work ethic. One of the most important aspects of my service has been operating and maintaining a variety of military vehicles, including Humvee's, Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV), Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), and Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs). Through this experience, I developed a deep understanding of vehicle systems, preventive maintenance procedures, and safe operating practices in demanding environments.

As a military vehicle operator, I was responsible for ensuring that vehicles were mission-ready at all times. This required conducting thorough inspections before, during, and after operations to identify potential mechanical issues and maintain peak performance. I learned how to troubleshoot problems, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate repairs when necessary. Attention to detail was critical, as even minor issues could affect mission success and personnel safety.

Operating vehicles such as Humvee's, JLTVs, and ISVs required adaptability and confidence under pressure. These vehicles are designed to perform in a wide range of terrains and conditions, from paved roads to rugged off-road environments. I gained experience navigating challenging terrain, transporting personnel and equipment, and maintaining situational awareness while following strict safety procedures. This experience strengthened my decision-making skills and taught me how to remain calm and focused in high-stress situations.

In addition to technical skills, my military service emphasized teamwork and accountability. Vehicle operations often involved close coordination with fellow service members to accomplish missions efficiently and safely. I learned the importance of communication, reliability, and leadership, whether working as part of a team or taking responsibility for vehicle readiness and maintenance.

The knowledge and experience I gained through operating and maintaining military vehicles have prepared me for a variety of professional opportunities. My background has given me strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to excellence. These skills, combined with the discipline and professionalism developed through military service, make me a dependable and capable individual ready to contribute to any organization.

• Supervised team of 2 staff members.
• Achieved mission readiness by completing vehicle inspection and maintenance with accuracy and efficiency that enhanced safety, improved team performance by building liability and a successful execution of a task.
• Documented and resolved deficiencies within our ranks, such as accountability of personnel, ensuring the wear of appropriate gear to safely operate, and supervise the correct employment of the equipment which led to no damage of neither the member or equipment, improved confidence on operations and reduced equipment downtime.

• Combat Engineer Course / 2023
• Certified Combat Lifesaver / 2024-2026
• Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape ( SERE ) / 2024
• Level 1 Antiterrorism / 2024
• Operational Security / 2024
• US Forces Driving Training / 2024
• US Forces Driving Training Program for Europe / 2024
• Driver and Mechanic Badge / 2025
• Introduction to Ammunition DL / 2025
• Military Munitions DL / 2025

I was awarded my Driver and Mechanic Badge while deployed overseas in Europe with a time frame of 2024-2025. In which I demonstrated proficiency and safe performance as a military vehicle operator, mechanic, and special equipment operator.

To earn this qualification, I had to meet certain standards such as possessing my valid military operator permit issued by the US Army, as well as being assigned duty as a driver and assistant driver for at least 12 consecutive months or accumulate at least 8,000 miles with no at-fault vehicle accidents or any traffic violation during my qualifying period and meet one of a following.