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Colton Galka

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

I have been around the diesel industry my entire life and always helped and maintained a friendly and safe work environment . going from working with my father at a young age to learning on my own and working for other employers . i love what i do and always look forward to learning something new everyday . the day to day changes in our industry is what makes the world a different place and my career the job i am glad i chose .

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diesel Technician

TA/PETRO
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2015 - Current
  • Perform preventive maintenance inspection and DOT inspection on medium and Heavy duty vehicles .
  • Tire replacements and repairs from sizes ranging from 17.5-24.5 tires
  • Diagnose and repair air braking components
  • Diagnose and repair steering and suspension components , perform alignments with hunter machine
  • Diagnose and repair HVAC components on vehicles(exclude APU) or other onboard units.
  • Perform minor electrical repairs , including lights,minor wiring , small harness replacements , fuses,relays and switches .
  • Diesel particulate services . including DPF filter replacement, NOX sensors,Temp sensors,pressure sensors and tubes,injectors,DEF filter replacement,DEF lines and pump.
  • Diagnose low pressure fuel systems from tanks to pumps.
  • Diagnose and repair cooling system.

I have been a Mentor Tech for TA since 2016 for all new techs starting , only for pm services ,tires, minor repairs

Diesel Technician

Ryder Truck Rental
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Performed PM inspection and DOT inspections on all rental or lease
  • Diagnosed and repaired HVAC components.
  • Diagnosed and repaired minor electrical components and wiring.
  • Diagnosed and repaired driveline components including transmission repair, clutch replacements, rebuild components . replace PTO, universal joints,carrier support bearings,removed and replaced differentials and housings.


Movie Theater Employee

Warren Theatres
Moore , Oklahoma
04.2014 - 11.2015
  • Maintained lobby, hallway and auditorium cleanliness using various sanitation practices.
  • Welcomed guests to theater with friendly demeanor and smile and directed to screening rooms.
  • Provided assistance to guests with special needs and helped with seat accommodations.
  • Scanned patrons' tickets, reported invalid tickets to supervisor and assisted patrons to assigned seats.
  • Sold admission, processed payments and issued tickets.
  • Counted and stocked all inventory in building
  • Ran my own 3-5 person crews for all inventory needs

Car Hopper

Sonics Drive In
Midwest City, OK
02.2013 - 03.2014
  • Answered guest questions and promoted special products.
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
  • Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice and trim food.
  • Communicated with management and associates to set and exceed sales and customer satisfaction goals.

Education

GED -

Midwest City High School
Midwest City, OK
09.2013

Skills

  • Routine Maintenance
  • Brake foundation repairs
  • Drivetrain repairs
  • Working well with others

Certification

  • ASE certified in T2-T8
  • Diesel engines
  • Drivetrain
  • Brakes
  • Suspension & Steering
  • Electrical & Electronic systems
  • Heating & Air condition
  • Preventive Maintenance Inspection


Timeline

Diesel Technician

Ryder Truck Rental
01.2019 - 10.2019

Diesel Technician

TA/PETRO
02.2015 - Current

Movie Theater Employee

Warren Theatres
04.2014 - 11.2015

Car Hopper

Sonics Drive In
02.2013 - 03.2014

GED -

Midwest City High School
Colton Galka