Experienced Diesel Mechanic bringing expertise in engines, brakes and other vehicle systems. Effective team player with understanding of customer service standards and documentation requirements. Skilled Diesel Mechanic offering 3 years of experience working on construction equipment. Understand the wear and tear faced by hardworking vehicles. Relate well to operators and owners. Resourceful Diesel Mechanic versed in automobile, truck, and van engineer repair. Ability to complete routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and specialized rebuilds. Proficient in checklists and working with customers to evaluate vehicle needs.
Skills
Oil service
Fluid changes
Inspection checklists
Brakes and tires
Transmission service
Parts ordering
Engine repairs
Organizational skills
People skills
Work ethic
Customer service
Troubleshooting
Experience
12/2020 to Current
Diesel MechanicPgt Trucking – Trenton, NJ,
Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
Reviewed repairs with customers and advocated for vehicle safety.
Diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions using visual inspections, computer programs and specialized equipment.
Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
Operated specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to fixing problems.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
04/2017 to 11/2020
Mechanic/Tire and Lube Technician/Automotive Alignment SpecialistFirstservice Residential – Minneapolis, MN,
Adjusted wheel angles until perpendicular to ground and parallel to each other for maximum tire life and smooth, straight ride.
Delivered and explained to customers before and after printout of vehicle alignment readings and statistics.
Mastered camber, caster, toe-in and toe-out and adjusted angles for optimum alignment and vehicle ride.
Performed both front-end alignments and four-wheel alignments depending on vehicle's suspension and drive type.
Aligned wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars and steering mechanisms on cars, trucks and buses.
Inspected complete steering and suspension systems, including tire wear and air pressure.
Road-tested newly-aligned vehicles to verify and demonstrate correct and complete alignment to customer's satisfaction.
Operated specialized alignment equipment and wheel balancing machines and instructed others in machine operation.
Coordinated entire repair effort, including overall safety inspection and vehicle review to identify less obvious repair or maintenance needs.
Learned and understood manufacturer specifications of every vehicle serviced to verify informed and proper repair.
Investigated and diagnosed automotive ride handling issues and suggested and quoted corrective repairs.
Inspected vehicles to assess damage and strategize repair plans.
Wrote up detailed repair orders outlining all actions and estimated costs.
Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
Examined all critical vehicle systems and parts to determine appropriate repairs and costs.
Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
04/2013 to 01/2020
Landscape LaborerMartinez Landscaping – City, STATE,
Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
Installed ponds, rock gardens and irrigation systems.
Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
Applied weed and pest control chemicals to protect customer lawns.
Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
Administered pesticides to mitigate and control pest damage.
Eliminated undesirable weeds and pests by physically removing problems or applying chemicals.
Limited hazards by cleaning all construction areas with complete compliance.
Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees and grass.
Determined causes of lawn and garden issues and recommended effective solutions.
Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
Exceeded specific team goals while partnering with employees to share and implement best practices.
Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
Consulted with vendors to secure proper planting materials and reduce waste.
Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
Dug irrigation trenches for play-area enclosures, gazebos and other small construction projects.
Leveraged hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.
Planned and cultivated designer lawns and gardens to enhance backyard lawns.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
Conroe High School
Job Titles Held:
Diesel Mechanic
Mechanic/Tire and Lube Technician/Automotive Alignment Specialist