Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Computer Experience
Skills Experience
Drivers License
Own Transport
Dependants
References
Personal Information
Languages
Timeline
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Dewald Barnard

Dewald Barnard

Knysna,South Africa

Summary

Detail-oriented Diesel Mechanic experienced as fleet mechanic for small logistics company. Consistently completes scheduled maintenance accurately and efficiently. Dedicated to keeping team members safe and vehicles operating in peak performance.

I am a Hardworking Diesel Mechanic versed in troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair. Completes routine repairs, preventive maintenance and specialized rebuilds. Proficient in checklists and working with customers to evaluate vehicle needs.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel mechanic and General worker

HoofInIt trucking
03.2024 - Current
  • Servicing and maintenance of owner’s vehicles as required
  • Remove and rebuild of differentials, gearboxes and engines
  • Remove and fitment of parts and equipment according specification
  • Standby mechanic
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • General duties and maintenance
  • Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
  • Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
  • Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks and passenger vehicles.
  • Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
  • Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.

Diesel mechanic

SHORT’S Commercial Vehicles (NISSAN-UD)
05.2022 - 02.2024
  • Servicing and maintenance of customer vehicles as per dealer specifications
  • Remove and rebuild of differentials, gearboxes and engines
  • Remove and fitment of parts and equipment according to dealer specification
  • Standby mechanic
  • Electrical diagnostics

Senior Store man / Diesel mechanic

Adstock Traders
04.2014 - 05.2022
  • Stock controlling
  • Issuing Job Cards
  • Receiving of parts
  • Issuing of parts to production
  • Purchasing of parts and materials for production
  • Credit and returns of incorrect/faulty parts/stock to suppliers
  • Repair and service of trucks, trailers and other vehicles
  • Repair of engines, transmissions and differentials.

Senior Store man

George Switch Boards
02.2014 - 04.2014
  • Stock controlling
  • Managing of staff
  • Receiving of parts
  • Issuing of parts to production
  • Purchasing of parts and materials for production
  • Credit and returns of incorrect/faulty parts/stock to suppliers

Retail Purchasing Officer & Yard Supervisor

Build It George
08.2012 - 02.2014
  • Obtaining the best price / quotation from suppliers
  • Issuing of orders and buying of products
  • Organize collection of all product orders
  • Stock controlling
  • Sales
  • Yard Managing
  • Managing Deliveries

Purchasing Officer

DenRon, Plettenberg Bay
02.2006 - 08.2012
  • Obtaining the best price / quotation from suppliers
  • Issuing of orders and buying of spares / products
  • Organize collection of all spares / product orders
  • Stock controlling

Receiving Clerk

Penny Pinchers, Knysna
06.2005 - 01.2006
  • Receiving all stock
  • Booking in of stock
  • Assistant on Sales Counter
  • Counting of all stock and capturing of all stock levels

Education

Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, Accounting, Mathematics, Business Economics, Computer Studies

Knysna High School
01.2004

SECTION 28 - DIESEL MECHANIC

BELCOMEC TRAINING CENTRE
07.2021

Skills

  • Basic IT

  • Basic Servicing Experience on passenger vehicles & LDV’s

  • Organized

  • Supply Management of Mobile crusher wear parts

  • Transport Vehicles maintenance

  • Team Player

  • Arch Welding

  • Mig welding

  • Cutting torch

  • Fluid changes

  • Oil service

  • Brakes and tires

  • Engine repair

Computer Experience

  • MS Word
  • Basic Pastel
  • N3 Computer Practice (2002)
  • Kerridge

Skills Experience

  • Basic IT
  • Basic Servicing Experience on passenger vehicles & LDV’s
  • Good Negotiable skills
  • Organized
  • Supply Management of Mobile crusher wear parts (Pegson, Terex, Nordburg)
  • Transport Vehicles maintenance (International, Freightliner, Cummins and a bit of Detroit, Cat, Mercedes, MAN, Volvo, Nissan, Toyota, Isuzu, Mack EM7, Peterbilt, Kentworth, Allison transmissions[electrical], Fuller, Spicer, Rockwell)
  • Excavating Plan (Bell, Volvo, Komatsu)
  • Team Player, as well as working individually
  • Arch Welding, mig welding and cutting torch

Drivers License

EC & A, NEBRASKA, 02/04/24, 30/12/24

Own Transport

True

Dependants

4

References

  • Mr. Fredirich Muller, Short’s Commercial, 044 878 0840
  • Mr. Ray Preston, Adstock Traders, 063 730 8824
  • Miss Wilma, Build It George, (044) 875 9999
  • Miss C Leech, DenRon, (044) 533 0884
  • Mrs S Ellis, Penny Pinchers, (044) 382 5140

Personal Information

  • Available: 1 Month
  • ID Number: 8606175040084
  • Passport Number: A10968276
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Diesel mechanic and General worker

HoofInIt trucking
03.2024 - Current

Diesel mechanic

SHORT’S Commercial Vehicles (NISSAN-UD)
05.2022 - 02.2024

Senior Store man / Diesel mechanic

Adstock Traders
04.2014 - 05.2022

Senior Store man

George Switch Boards
02.2014 - 04.2014

Retail Purchasing Officer & Yard Supervisor

Build It George
08.2012 - 02.2014

Purchasing Officer

DenRon, Plettenberg Bay
02.2006 - 08.2012

Receiving Clerk

Penny Pinchers, Knysna
06.2005 - 01.2006

SECTION 28 - DIESEL MECHANIC

BELCOMEC TRAINING CENTRE

Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, Accounting, Mathematics, Business Economics, Computer Studies

Knysna High School

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