Chad Nicolas
Downey,CA
Summary
Professional diesel mechanic with more than 10 years of experience in Preventive maintenance, heavy-duty and light-duty repair and replacement practices. Hungry to learn more, hardest worker in the room and not afraid to get my hands dirty. The dedication I have to provide the best life possible for my family, drives me to be the best that I can be.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Penske Truck Leasing
La Mirada, California
05.2016 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues on diesel engines for fleet maintenance.
- Proficient in preventive maintenance service routines on various truck models such as Freightliner, International, Hino, Volvo and Isuzu.
- Repaired fuel systems, brakes, and electrical components efficiently.
- 1000+ hours of experience in Brake system repairs and replacements, drum and disc brakes, wheel seals both grease and oil based bearing designs, Air line and hydraulic brake line management on both automotive and diesel vehicles.
- 500+ hours of experience in exhaust related jobs, Diesel Particulate Filter replacements, Regeneration performances, One-Box replacements, Oxygen Sensors etc.
- CTC (Clean Truck Check) Certified, 450+ trucks inspected in 2025-2026.
- 4 years of experience as an offsite mechanic, traveling to various accounts performing preventive maintenance and repairs out of service truck
- 609 Certification for MVAC repairs and diagnostics, A/C compressor, condenser, dryer and high and low pressure line replacements
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- 20,000 dollar collection of various tools, power tools, hand tools, specialty tools, etc.
Education
Norwalk High School
Norwalk, CASkills
- Diesel engine diagnostics
- Fuel systems repair
- Brake system management
- A/C system troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Brakes and tires
- Cooling systems
- Suspension work
- Customer service
Certification
- 609 EPA Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification
- CTC (Clean Truck Check) certification
- Penske PM certification
- Commercial License class B holder with air brake endorsement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Penske Truck Leasing
05.2016 - Current
Norwalk High School