Garrett McMahon
Grand Valley Local Schools
Warren,Ohio
7
years of post-secondary education
9
years of professional experience
Hardworking Diesel Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Work History
Mechanic
1 Year 6 Months- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
Mechanic
2 Years 2 Months- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Head Mechanic
1 Year 9 Months- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Mechanic
3 Years 10 Months- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, filter replacements, brakes, etc.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Diesel Mechanics Technology
High School Diploma
Certifications/Diploma - Diesel Mechanics Technology
Skills
Vehicle test drives
Troubleshooting
Electrical system rewiring
Servicing vehicles
Vehicle inspections
Hand and power tools
Task prioritization
Diagnostics systems
Repairs
OSHA
Preventive Maintenance
Brake systems
Fleet management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Important To Me
Career advancement
Certifications
- CPR certified
- CDL licensed
- Diesel Technician
Other Qualities
- 10+ years experience in driving bus.
- Experience in driving several kids to schools or on field trips.
- Experienced in dealing with special needs children on bus.
- Experienced in multi-tasking with different problems on buses/vans, always finding a solution to any issue.
Timeline
Head Mechanic
Grand Valley Local Schools
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Mechanic
ODS
05.2023 - 11.2024Read More
Mechanic
Newton Falls school district
03.2021 - 05.2023Read More
Mechanic
Community Bus Services
05.2017 - 03.2021Read More
TDDS Technical Institute
Bachelor of Arts from Diesel Mechanics Technology
05.2016 - 05.2017Read More
Trumbull Career & Technical Center
Certifications/Diploma from Diesel Mechanics Technology
05.2014 - 08.2016Read More
Champion High School
High School Diploma
08.2012 - 05.2016Read More