Benjamin Tarlton
LAFAYETTE,Colorado
Summary
Professional driver skilled in safe and efficient transportation, vehicle maintenance, and route planning. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and meeting changing demands. Known for reliability and excellent customer service, consistently delivering results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
John Deere
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Upheld quality control standards for all completed work, ensuring each vehicle left the shop operating at peak performance.
- Diagnosed electrical problems using advanced diagnostic tools; repaired or replaced faulty wiring harnesses as needed for optimal functionality.
PM Tech
West Direct Oil
06.2014 - 02.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Performed DOTS on trucks
- Performed Preventative maintenance on fleet and customers and minor repairs
- Preventative maintenance on customers heavy equipment
- Transferred trucks to Emissions, Tank tests, and road tests
Mechanic
Big O Tires
02.2010 - 06.2014
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Upheld quality control standards for all completed work, ensuring each vehicle left the shop operating at peak performance.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Diagnosed electrical problems using advanced diagnostic tools; repaired or replaced faulty wiring harnesses as needed for optimal functionality.
- Increased tire lifespan by accurately aligning wheels, balancing tires, and performing rotations as needed.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Diesel Technologies
Lincoln College of Technology
12-2013
Skills
- Class B CDLwith Hazmat and tanker Endorsements
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Driving
- Delivering
- Preventive Maintenance
- Workplace safety
- Work order management
Timeline
Mechanic
John Deere
02.2024 - 08.2025
PM Tech
West Direct Oil
06.2014 - 02.2024
Mechanic
Big O Tires
02.2010 - 06.2014
Certificate of Technical Studies - Diesel Technologies
Lincoln College of Technology
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