Horace Lawson

I owned up to four big rigs hauling containers,chips and logs. With a variety of trucks and different types of engines,I had the responsibility of over 95% of the maintenance/upkeep of the vehicles.Oil changes,electrical,tires,brakes,metal fabrications,welding etc. Bumper to Bumper responsibilities.

NOTE; I was also an active class A CDL driver,during my ownership.

• Diagnosed vehicle issues and provided effective roadside assistance for diverse automotive problems.
• Operated diagnostic tools to troubleshoot mechanical failures and ensure safe vehicle performance.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance service response times and customer satisfaction.
• Educated customers on vehicle maintenance practices to prevent future breakdowns
• Worked on light,medium,and heavy-duty vehicles

• Diagnosed and resolved vehicle issues to ensure safe and efficient roadside assistance.
• Operated specialized tools for tire changes, battery boosts, and lockouts in various environments.
• Provided support during emergency situations, ensuring timely service delivery to stranded customers.
• Mentored junior technicians on best practices for vehicle repairs and customer interactions.
• Worked on light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles

• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in heavy-duty equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Conducted routine maintenance on vehicles and machinery to prolong lifespan and improve efficiency.
• Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex problems and implement effective solutions.
• Maintained accurate records of repairs, parts used, and maintenance schedules for compliance and tracking.
• Lots of hydraulics,pneumatics and electrical components on the subject vehicles, Garbage trucks;; frontend loaders,sidearm loaders,rearloaders,and rolloff units.Consisting of engine, transmission, blade repairs,cylinder r&r,hydraulic hoses r&r, welding etc.

• Oversaw installation and maintenance of mechanical systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostics on complex machinery, enhancing reliability and uptime.
• Mentored junior technicians in best practices for mechanical repair and equipment handling.
• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment failures.
• Maintained,repaired and refurbished various military vehicles. Off the frame,sandblasted, with 85% restoration;

engine,transmission,wiring,stenciling,etc.

• Operated and maintained production machinery to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
• Conducted quality control inspections, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and reduce downtime.
• Trained new technicians on equipment operations and safety protocols to enhance team competency.
• Very detailed optical,pneumatic, sensor-based and cycle-timed equipment, producing various lock assemblies and entry devices.