By GABRIEL CANTU
TSTC Communication Specialist
gabriel.cantu@tstc.edu
HARLINGEN—Utility companies depend on highly skilled automotive technicians to keep their fleet vehicles ready for everything from routine service calls to emergencies.
Alex Alvarado, of San Benito, is a fourth-semester Automotive Technology student at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, where he is studying for an Associate of Applied Science degree. He was recently hired for an internship to work on fleet vehicles for American Electric Power at the company’s San Benito location.
“My instructor (Miguel) Zoleta mentioned (the internship) to me and a few other students,” he said. “I’m aware AEP has an excellent work culture.”
Alvarado said he is shadowing a professional technician at AEP.
“I’m involved in morning and afternoon briefs that pertain to safety,” he said. “As for duties, I work on bigger international diesel trucks, doing basic service such as oil changes and topping off fluids such as coolant. I change window wipers and perform other tasks.”
Joe Leal, fleet supervisor for AEP Texas in the Rio Grande Valley and Laredo districts, said Alvarado demonstrates a high level of interest in what it takes to become a top-notch AEP fleet technician.
“Alex has active participation in our AEP safety culture,” he said. “He has shown dedication to learn on the job and assist our highly skilled and knowledgeable fleet technicians.”
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