Carlos Millan
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced Diesel Technician with 30 + years of expertise in diagnostics and repair of Diesel and Gas , Heavy Duty and light-duty trucks, Busses and Mixers
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ford Technician
Rush Enterprises
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Removed and replaced engines for warranty
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Journeyman Diesel Mechanic
Rush Enterprises
09.2021 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, resupplying inventory.
- Organized test drives in buses and trucks to identify needed repairs.
Diesel Technician
G.O. Rodriguez Trucking
09.2013 - 09.2021
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment
- Ordered new parts resupplying inventory.
- Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, air filters and spark plugs in diesel engines.
- Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.
Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman
Associated Ready Mix
07.2003 - 09.2013
- Repaired and replaced engine parts such as pistons, cylinders and liners to restore function.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Evaluated heavy equipment to determine necessary repairs and maintenance requirements.
Education
GED -
Bakerfield Adult School
Bakersfield, CA05.1992
Skills
- Diagnosing Faults
- A/C Tech R12 &R134A
- Hydraulic tech
- Engine Repair
- Fuller / Eaton Transmission Repair
- Differential Repair
- Suspension & Alignment Repair
Certification
- CumminsTraining
- Ford Training
- A/C
- Brakes
Class A CDL
I acquired my CDL in 2000
Timeline
Ford Technician
Rush Enterprises
03.2022 - Current
Journeyman Diesel Mechanic
Rush Enterprises
09.2021 - Current
Diesel Technician
G.O. Rodriguez Trucking
09.2013 - 09.2021
Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman
Associated Ready Mix
07.2003 - 09.2013
GED -
Bakerfield Adult School