Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
References
Key Qualifications
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Dennis Jesus Padilla

Hopatcong

Summary

Dynamic Lead Diesel Technician with Penske, skilled in advanced diagnostics and repair. Proven leadership in managing teams and enhancing shop productivity. Proficient at ensuring vehicle safety and minimizing downtime through effective maintenance practices. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while mentoring technicians to excel in their roles.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Diesel Technician

Penske
01.2020 - Current
  • Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
  • Using Penske's tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including advanced vehicle diagnostics.
  • Doing preventative maintenance and major repairs like replacing brakes, transmission problems, after treatment issues and completing vehicle preventative maintenance, electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles
  • Quickly diagnose repair roadside breakdown to minimize fleet downtime
  • Partnering with my manager to learn new skills using Penske's technician training and hands on coaching
  • Working on other projects and training new technician as assigned by supervisor

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

New Jersey National Guard, Army
06.2016 - Current
  • Assigning work orders and reviewing repairs
  • Managing 60 people
  • Ensured all vehicles were up to speed with repairs and maintenance.
  • Running operations and vehicle fleet
  • Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
  • Order parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
  • Performs monthly, semi annual and annual scheduled on military vehicles.

Pipe fitter

Evco Mechanical
06.2015 - 04.2019
  • Plumbing and sprinkler systems
  • Higher and lower pressure gases
  • Potable, sanitary, and process water
  • Dry and wet sprinkler fire protection
  • Check mechanical systems for steam, hydronic, and domestic heat
  • Chillers cooling towers and condensers
  • Energy recovery units and air handlers exhaust

Education

Wheeled vehicle Mechanic -

United States Army Ordinance School
Fort Lee, VA
01.2017

Basic Training -

United States Army Basic Training
Fort Jackson, SC
10.2016

High School Degree -

North Bergen High School
North Bergen
06.2016

Skills

  • Advanced Diesel Engine Diagnostics and repair
  • Leadership and Team Supervision
  • Managing and reviewing work orders
  • Customer service
  • Running operations
  • Safety First Maintenance Practices
  • Lead and mentor diesel technicians to achieve high shop productivity

Certification

CDL Class A

Basic Leader Course

609 MVAC Certification

Vehicle Recovery Certification

References

  • Yvon Raymond, Penske supervisor, (973) 336 5232
  • Sean Kellogg, Staff Sergeant (SSG) military, (609) 722 7499

Key Qualifications

  • Preventive and reparative maintenance
  • Inspection procedures
  • Managing and making work orders
  • Customer service
  • Running operations

Timeline

Lead Diesel Technician

Penske
01.2020 - Current

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

New Jersey National Guard, Army
06.2016 - Current

Pipe fitter

Evco Mechanical
06.2015 - 04.2019

Wheeled vehicle Mechanic -

United States Army Ordinance School

Basic Training -

United States Army Basic Training

High School Degree -

North Bergen High School
Dennis Jesus Padilla