Hugh Horn
LOUISVILLE,KY
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Waste Managment
LOUISVILLE, KY
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in diesel engines and related systems.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on waste collection vehicles.
- Communicated effectively with team members about repair needs and vehicle status.
- Collaborated with waste management staff to ensure vehicle readiness for operations.
- Followed safety protocols while conducting repairs and servicing equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and services performed on vehicles.
- Assisted senior mechanics in complex repair tasks and maintenance procedures.
Diesel Mechanic
Waste Managment
LOUISVILLE, KY
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Diagnose and repair hydraulics, brakes, engine components, wheel ends, drive lines, electrical.
- Perform PM inspections
- Perform QCI inspections
- Maintain DOT standards
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on waste collection vehicles.
- Followed safety protocols while conducting repairs and servicing equipment.
- Assisted senior mechanics in complex repair tasks and maintenance procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and services performed on vehicles.
- Communicated effectively with team members about repair needs and vehicle status.
- Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts before reassembly of the unit, engine, vehicle .
- Ensured that all tools were properly cleaned after use.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
- Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USN
San Diego, California
06.2018 - 08.2024
- Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft to ensure safety and compliance.
- Performed routine maintenance on various aircraft systems and components.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Documented maintenance activities in compliance with military standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical systems and avionics issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working on aircraft operations.
- Maintained inventory of tools, parts, and supplies for maintenance work.
- Used specialized tools such as torque wrenches and micrometers for precise measurements.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Tested electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and other aircraft components for proper functioning.
- Inspected aircraft components to detect any signs of wear or malfunctioning.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
- Managed repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
- Recommended replacement, repair or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on aircraft, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts.
- Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance adhered to standards and procedures.
- Serviced and maintained aircraft systems, flushing crankcases, cleaning screens and greasing moving parts.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
- Followed detailed instructions while conducting complex repairs on the aircraft.
- Applied corrosion preventive treatments during regular maintenance checks.
- Repaired damaged airframes and wing assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
- Utilized drawings and schematics to install, remove and modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
- Installed fuel tanks, landing gear assemblies, exhaust systems, and other components.
Education
Heavy Duty Diesel
Universal Technical Institute
12.2024 - 04.2025
Skills
- Diesel engine diagnostics
- Hydraulic system repair
- Vehicle maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Quality control inspections
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Equipment operation
- Inspection procedures
- Turbocharger systems
- Brake systems
- Root-cause analysis
- MIG welding
- Heavy equipment repair
- Fuel injection systems
- Electronic control modules
- Welding and fabrication
Affiliations
- Building diesel trucks
- Time with family
- Fishing
- Hunting
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Waste Managment
04.2025 - 04.2026
Diesel Mechanic
Waste Managment
04.2025 - 03.2026
Heavy Duty Diesel
Universal Technical Institute
12.2024 - 04.2025
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USN
06.2018 - 08.2024