David L Wahlin
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented Diesel Mechanic experienced as fleet mechanic for large logistics company. Consistently completes scheduled maintenance accurately and efficiently. Dedicated to keeping team members safe and vehicles operating in peak performance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Yellow Trucking
08.2010 - 07.2023
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems, trucks and trailers. 3rd Largest LTL Carrier.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
Sales Associate
Universal Vending
11.2007 - 08.2010
- Established and serviced 50 accounts
- Responsible for pulling cash, handling disputes when machines malfunction
- Repaired all machines
- Helped customers locate products
- Rotated stock and restocked machines to maintain product availability and visual appearance
Fleet Maintenance-Mechanic
SS Supply Trucking INC
05.1994 - 11.2007
- Responsible for monthly servicing of fleet of trucks
- Worked on brake lines, air systems, electrical
- Performed monthly safety inspections
- Fabricated skids for propane tanks initial setups
- Class A CDL license with Hazmat Endorsement
- Installed large propane systems
- Processed large amounts of work
- Performed monthly Federal Hazmat visual and leak test on propane tankers
- DOT monthly inspection
- Obtained Qualified Mans Certificate for both Utah and Nevada
- Delivered propane cylinders for cylinder exchange program
Welding Foreman
Pioneer Welding, Salt Lake City UT Richard Prazen
04.1985 - 05.1994
- Welding repair and fabrication
- Operated various hand tools and also larger machines like; iron worker, drill press, lath, hydraulic press, shear and brake
- Delegated jobs to 10 employees
- Great people skills and problem solving ability
- Took in work from customers and bid the jobs
- Repair work, as well as designed and fabricated furniture and railings out of various types of metal materials
- Worked on drilling equipment
- Experience reading blue prints and reading hand drawn instructions provided by customers
- Used to working indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
Taylorsville, UT05.1986
Skills
- Inspect, repair, replace and modify components of engines including drive lines, transmissions, brake systems, clutches, and steering assemblies
- Welding equipment to fabricate, rebuild and strengthen various equipment such as trailers and dollies
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- Electrical Systems Testing
- Operating Equipment
- Repair Work Orders
- Computer-Assisted Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Computer Controlled Devices
Certification
- Yellow's Basic Electrical Course
- Class A CDL
- MACS Air Conditioning Certification
- Certified Employee -Training Program-National Propane Gas Association
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Yellow Trucking
08.2010 - 07.2023
Sales Associate
Universal Vending
11.2007 - 08.2010
Fleet Maintenance-Mechanic
SS Supply Trucking INC
05.1994 - 11.2007
Welding Foreman
Pioneer Welding, Salt Lake City UT Richard Prazen
04.1985 - 05.1994
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
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