Diesel Mechanic
Johannes Mare
Self Employed
Tampa
21
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Adaptable mechanical professional with extensive experience across passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, agricultural equipment, and underground mining machines. Strong in troubleshooting, rebuilding, fabrication, and preventive maintenance, with a focus on reducing downtime and delivering dependable repairs. Ran own company for 21 years in South Africa, specializing in building and maintaining underground diesel machines in coal mines.
Matriculated in 1998 and immediately started an apprenticeship with Mercedes Benz and qualified in 2004.
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
21 Years 4 Months- Diagnosed diesel engine faults using scan tools, multimeters, and pressure gauges.
- Repaired brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and cooling systems for heavy-duty vehicles.
- Rebuilt engines, transmissions, and fuel systems to restore reliable operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance, inspections, and fluid services to reduce breakdowns.
- Calibrated components and adjusted systems for optimal performance and compliance.
- Fabricated and replaced worn parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Documented repair findings, parts usage, and service recommendations accurately.
- Managed customer repairs independently, prioritizing urgent work and minimizing vehicle downtime.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.
- Vehicle Brands worked on: Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Ford, Toyota, Isuzu, Hyundai, Honda, etc.
- Agricultural vehicles worked on: Case, Fiat, John Deere, Ford, New Holland,Massey Ferguson, Mahindra.
- Semi Truck Brands Worked on: FAW, Mercedes Benz, Hino, Fuso, Scania, Volvo, MAN, TATA, Iveco.
- Built and repaired flame proof tractors for the underground mining industry in South Africa.
Education
- Mechanic
Skills
Preventive Maintenance on Cars
Trucks and Earthmoving machines
Heavy equipment repair
Diesel engine failure diagnosis and rebuilding
Petrol engine failure diagnosis and rebuilding
Petrol and Diesel common rail
Hydraulic systems and components repair
Aircon systems diagnosis and repairs
Transmission and Differential diagnosis and repairs
Extensive experience on lathes and milling machines
Extensive experience on petrol and diesel engineering works
4 wheel alignment experience
Extensive experience on CAT
Komatsu
New Holland
John Deere
Shantui
Case IH
Mercedes Benz & Mitsubishi
Very broad experience on all vehicle types such as passenger
commercial and underground mining machines
Ran own business in South Africa for 21 years
Languages
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Self Employed
06.2005 - 10.2026Read More
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