ALEXANDER MCCARTY
Caroga Lake,NY
Summary
Efficient and skilled diesel mechanic and United States Marine Corps Veteran. With five years of experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair, specializing in diesel engines and school buses. Proven track record of conducting thorough inspections, performing routine maintenance, and utilizing diagnostic tools to ensure quality repairs. Dedicated to delivering high-quality service in diverse environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Student Transportation of America, STA
Amsterdam, NY
03.2026 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance on fleet vehicles to enhance safety and adhere to strict New York State DOT inspections.
- Utilized diagnostic software and equipment to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively to meet critical deadlines.
- Led team in executing complex repairs, and trained less experienced mechanics on repairs they were not familiar with.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
School Bus Mechanic
Duplin County Schools
Kenansville, NC
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Utilized OEM troubleshooting software to diagnose fuel, air, electrical, engine, and transmission system faults and efficiently repair to OEM specifications.
- Visually inspect and repair disk and drum wheel end assembly’s to include wheel seals, bearings, and foundation brake components.
- Removal, cleaning, and reinstallation of all components of the exhaust gas recirculating system to restore proper after-treatment function and engine performance.
- Diagnose and repair faulty HVAC components such as compressors, fans, condensers, evaporators, and valves to restore proper heating and cooling of buses.
- Conducted monthly bus inspections in accordance with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to ensure safety and reliability of our bus fleet.
- Responded to bus breakdowns and wrecks in county provided service truck as a fill in route mechanic.
Road Technician
Sunbelt Rentals
Jacksonville, NC
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment including excavators, skid-steer loaders, drum rollers, aerial work platforms, forklifts, generators, and welders.
- Utilized a variety of computerized systems and software to diagnose equipment issues accurately and efficiently to minimize downtime for the customer and identify the root cause of failures.
- Troubleshooting of engine, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and safety systems and repair in accordance with manufacturers service manual.
- Utilized computerized systems for tracking work orders, documenting repairs, and billing of parts.
- Collaborated with other mechanics to troubleshoot and solve challenging technical problems.
- Responded promptly to emergency repair requests to minimize downtime for customer.
United States Marine - Corporal : 3531/3536
United States Armed Services
Camp Lejeune, NC
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Deployed with 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to assist in Operation Allies Refuge in Afghanistan in August 2021.
- Oversee, supervise, and counsel a fireteam of 8 Marines to ensure they comprehended expectations and accountability.
- Completed follow on training to include wrecker operators course, motor transport NCO course, and corporals course.
- Train Marines on how to operate a variety of vehicle variants, the vehicles capabilities, and proper loading of cargo using chains, binds, and ratchet straps to ensure safe transportation to and from pick up and drop off locations
- Recover and tow vehicles due to mechanical failures safely back to their facility.
- Erect rigging with snatch blocks, shackles, and winches to recover equipment that became inoperable due to terrain.
Education
Diesel Mechanic Certificates - Diesel Information Technology
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Paintsville, KY05.2019
Skills
- CDL class B
- Diagnostic Troubleshooting
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Steering, Suspension, and Brake Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- Diesel Mechanic Certification
- School Bus Endorsement
- Passenger Endorsement
- Air Brake Endorsement
- CDL B
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Student Transportation of America, STA
03.2026 - Current
School Bus Mechanic
Duplin County Schools
10.2024 - 03.2026
Road Technician
Sunbelt Rentals
01.2023 - 03.2024
United States Marine - Corporal : 3531/3536
United States Armed Services
05.2019 - 05.2023
Diesel Mechanic Certificates - Diesel Information Technology
Big Sandy Community And Technical College