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Johnny Langford

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Driven mechanical professional well-versed in trailer design and related systems. Excellent welding, fabrication and body repair abilities. Strengths include reading schematics, leadership,organizing work load, and communicating easily with team members and customers.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Trailer Mechanic/Tractor Trainee

Saia LTL Freight
02.2021 - Current
  • RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING INSPECTIONS, SERVICE, AND REPAIRS ON DRY VAN TYPE TRAILERS DIAGNOSING FAILURES AND MAKING REPAIRS ON MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL OR OTHER VARIOUS SYSTEMS ON TRAILER
  • USING HYDRAULIC JACKS OR HOIST, TO GAIN ACCESS TO UNDERSIDE OF UNIT AND TO AID IN REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT OF ASSEMBLIES SUCH AS SPRINGS, AXLES, LANDING GEAR, AND BRAKES, ETC
  • TRAINING IN REPAIR OF HYDRAULIC LIFT GATE
  • TRAINING IN REPAIR OF REFRIGERATION/HEATER UNITS.
  • TRACTOR~ DIAGNOSE FAILURES, MAKE REPAIRS AND MAINTAIN ALL SYSTEMS AND PARTS ASSOCIATED WITH CLASS 6, 7, & 8 DIESEL POWERED TRACTORS
  • DIAGNOSING FAILURES AND MAKING REPAIRS ON MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, OR OTHER VARIOUS SYSTEMS ON A VEHICLE
  • DISCUSSING THE NATURE OF DIFFICULTY WITH DRIVER(S)
  • USING HYDRAULIC JACKS OR HOIST, TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE UNIT AND TO AID IN THE REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT OF ASSEMBLIES SUCH AS ENGINES, TRANSMISSIONS, DIFFERENTIALS, SPRINGS, ETC
  • USING ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE TO ASSIST IN THE TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ENGINE, BRAKING, ELECTRICAL, AND COOLING AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
  • CONDUCTED FULL OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS BEFORE RELEASING VEHICLES FOR USE.

Trailer Technician

FleetPride
03.2013 - 02.2020
  • INSPECTING, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND REPAIRING SEMI-TRUCK AND TRAILER BODIES, SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS.
  • PERFORMING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE MEASURES ON SEMI-TRUCKS AND TRAILERS.
  • ASSEMBLING AND DISSEMBLING VEHICLE ENGINES AND CLEANING THE FUEL TANKS.
  • MAINTAINING HUBS AND AXLES AND ADJUSTING OR REPLACING THEM WHEN REQUIRED.
  • INSPECTING, SERVICING, AND REPLACING TRAILER PARTS, INCLUDING TIRES.
  • CHECKING AND REPAIRING THE BRAKE, ELECTRICAL, AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS.
  • TESTING ALL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES.
  • ENSURING THAT TRAILERS MEET THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S ROAD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
  • COMPILING INSPECTION REPORTS, DOCUMENTING REPAIRS, AND REPORTING ALL FINDINGS TO MANAGEMENT.
  • RESPONDING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO CLIENT QUERIES.

Technician

Pacific Architects And Engineers
06.2011 - 02.2013
  • INSPECTS, EVALUATES, AND REPAIRS A VARIETY OF COMPLEX AND CRITICAL STATIONARY AND MOBILE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES.
  • MONITORS OPERATIONAL DETAILS AND PERFORMS OR OVERSEES MAINTENANCE WORK IN CONFORMANCE WITH OEM RECOMMENDATIONS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, AND TO DEPARTMENT STANDARD.
  • PROVIDES INPUT ON SUPERVISED STAFF PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS INCLUDING MATTERS OF DISCIPLINE AND/OR COMMENDATION.
  • REGULARLY USES THE COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CMMS) TO CREATE, ASSIGN, COMPLETE, AND ENTER WORK DONE ON WORK ORDERS; REQUISITIONS MATERIALS AS REQUIRED.
  • DEVELOPS, REVIEWS, AND ARCHIVES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATING PROCEDURES.
  • MAINTAINS ACCURATE RECORDS AND FILES ELECTRONICALLY AND/OR IN HARD COPY AS REQUIRED OF JOB PLANS, WORK PERFORMED, AND MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES USED.
  • REGULARLY REVIEWS CRITICAL EQUIPMENT RECORDS TO ENSURE ASSET CONDITION UPDATES AND REPAIR PLANNING.
  • REPAIRS, OVERHAULS OR REPLACES MALFUNCTIONING, DAMAGED EQUIPMENT OR WORN PARTS.
  • DEMONSTRATED ADAPTABILITY WHEN FACED WITH NEW CHALLENGES OR TECHNOLOGIES, ENABLING QUICK MASTERY OF NECESSARY SKILLS.
  • COLLABORATED WITH CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS TO ENSURE TIMELY COMPLETION OF COMPLEX PROJECTS.

Shop Technician

Braxton Automotive Group Inc
11.2009 - 03.2011
  • PARTNERED WITH SHOP TEAM TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS, CORRECT FAULTS AND RESTORE EQUIPMENT TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS THROUGH TIMELY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.
  • PARTICIPATED IN ONGOING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO STAY CURRENT WITH INDUSTRY TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES IN SHOP OPERATIONS.
  • SERVICED VEHICLES ACCORDING TO OEM RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES FOR OIL CHANGES, ENGINE TUNE-UPS AND FLUID CHANGES.
  • COMPLETED FULL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS TO CHECK FOR LEAKS, DAMAGE, OR OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN.
  • CONTRIBUTED TO A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT BY MAINTAINING OPEN LINES OF COMMUNICATION WITH COLLEAGUES AND MANAGEMENT REGARDING POTENTIAL AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT OR NEED FOR ASSISTANCE.
  • REPAIRED BRAKE, EXHAUST, ELECTRICAL AND OTHER SYSTEMS FOR DOMESTIC AUTOMOTIVE BRANDS.
  • UTILIZED SPECIAL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AND WHEEL-BALANCING MACHINES TO ALIGN WHEELS, AXLES, FRAMES AND STEERING MECHANISMS OF AUTOMOBILES.

Junior Mechanic

My Transportation Inc.
03.2006 - 01.2009
  • DIAGNOSES AND REPAIRS VEHICLES ACCURATELY AND WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME AND WITH A QUALITY OF WORK THAT EXCEEDS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS.
  • PERFORM ADVANCED REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, AND DIAGNOSTIC WORK ACCURATELY ACCORDING TO DAILY WORK ORDERS AS RECEIVED FROM ANY MANAGER INCLUDING: EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS; THROTTLE BODY INJECTION; ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON COMPUTERIZED VEHICLES; CONDITIONS BETWEEN
  • COMPUTER, IGNITION, AND MECHANICAL PROBLEMS; ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS; CRUISE CONTROL; ALL

NON-COMPUTERIZED ACCESSORIES; DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS; ON-BOARD COMPUTER PROBLEMS; IMPORT FUEL INJECTION; IMPORT IGNITION ON COMPUTERIZED VEHICLES; AUTO TRANSMISSIONS; COMPUTERIZED A/C SYSTEMS; AND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS.

  • TRAIN MEMBERS OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THOROUGHLY IN VARIOUS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR RESPONSIBILITIES.
  • ASSIST LOCATION MANAGERS WITH DAILY OPERATION OF THE FACILITY THROUGH PRICING WORK ORDERS, REQUISITIONING PARTS, SHOP ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION OF OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
  • KNOWS, UNDERSTANDS, AND PERFORMS ALL DUTIES OF ALL TECHNICIAN ROLES.
  • OBSERVES AND FOLLOWS ALL NECESSARY SAFETY REGULATIONS WHEN OPERATING MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS.
  • PERFORM WORK OF OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IF BUSINESS NECESSITATES.
  • PERFORM ANY OTHER DUTIES EITHER NECESSARY FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE OR PERCEIVED BY OR ASSIGNED TO THE JOB.

Skills

  • HAND AND POWER TOOLS
  • FABRICATION EXPERIENCE
  • TROUBLESHOOTING ABILITIES
  • SUSPENSION REPAIR
  • WELDING EXPERTISE
  • HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS PROFICIENCY
  • DOT REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE
  • EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
  • OPERATION MONITORING
  • ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS
  • PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS UNDERSTANDING
  • WELDING SKILLS
  • TRAILER DIAGNOSTICS
  • DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR
  • HYDRAULIC REPAIR
  • ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE
  • GREASE AND LUBRICANT APPLICATION

Timeline

Lead Trailer Mechanic/Tractor Trainee

Saia LTL Freight
02.2021 - Current

Trailer Technician

FleetPride
03.2013 - 02.2020

Technician

Pacific Architects And Engineers
06.2011 - 02.2013

Shop Technician

Braxton Automotive Group Inc
11.2009 - 03.2011

Junior Mechanic

My Transportation Inc.
03.2006 - 01.2009
Johnny Langford