Fidel Valencia
Atwater,CA
Summary
Experienced Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician with 18+ years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Skilled in preventative maintenance, engine diagnostics, electrical systems, brake systems, hydraulics, and customer service. Dependable team player committed to safety, quality workmanship, and minimizing vehicle downtime.
Overview
2
2
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Duty Diesel Technician Level @
Cox Automotive
Atwater, California
08.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired heavy-duty trucks and trailers per manufacturer specifications to ensure optimal performance
- Performed preventive maintenance, inspections, and engine diagnostics, replacing components to maintain vehicle reliability
- Troubleshot electrical, fuel, cooling, steering, brake, and hydraulic systems to resolve issues and enhance safety
- Maintain accurate repair documentation and ensure safe, reliable vehicle operation
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic Level 2
Travel Centers of America
Livingston, California
02.2008 - 08.2024
- Performed preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and inspections on heavy-duty vehicles
- Diagnosed and repaired cooling, fuel, electrical, power steering, and brake systems to ensure vehicle reliability
- Identified mechanical issues proactively, minimizing risk of major failures and downtime
- Executed DOT inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain operational integrity
- Conducted inspections on trucks and trailers to ensure safety and compliance
- performed oil changes, lubrication and filter replacements
- Proficient working with Freightliner, Volvo, International, Peterbilt and Kenworth
Education
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School
Atwater, CA06-2005
Skills
- Engine diagnostics
- Preventive maintenance
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle compliance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Trailer repairs
- Component replacement
- Brake systems
- Air brake systems
- Steering and suspension
- Hydraulics
- Autocar EV
- Kalmar
- Taylor equipment
- Forklifts
- Work order management
- Parts procurement
- Teamwork
- Customer service
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Heavy Duty Diesel Technician Level @
Cox Automotive
08.2024 - Current
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic Level 2
Travel Centers of America
02.2008 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Atwater High School