Joshua Mendoza
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Resourceful Mobile Diesel Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in diagnostic testing, engine repair, and preventative maintenance. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring top-notch service delivery and customer satisfaction. I have over 11 years of experience in the automotive and truck industry. Experienced in shop settings and roadside settings while ensuring safety and making sure repairs get finished.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Diesel Technician
King Country Trailer
Amarillo, Tx
02.2020 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines in various mobile units.
- Performed routine maintenance on heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
- Inspected fuel systems for leaks and ensured optimal performance.
- Provide roadside assistance on trucks trailer reefer units and various other types of equipment
- Weld/Fabricate aluminum and metal to fix trucks and trailers
- Computer diagnostics
- Troubleshoot DTC’s on trucks
- Troubleshoot and diagnose ABS systems
- HVAC repair on trucks and trailers
- Wheel end repair
- Brake repair
- Repair lighting issues on trucks and trailers
- Remove and replace transmissions and clutch’s on trucks
- Diagnose and repair air brake systems
- Heavy duty steering and suspension repair
- Truck alignments
- Certified state inspector for automotive and commercial vehicles
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify vehicle problems efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding service recommendations.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in diverse environments.
- Provided guidance to junior technicians during their training period.
- Examined vehicle frames, bodies, transmissions, axles, brakes, steering mechanisms, and exhaust systems for damage or wear.
- Researched technical information from service manuals when troubleshooting problems with components or systems.
- Completed paperwork accurately and timely documenting details of services rendered and materials used in each repair job.
- Followed prescribed safety procedures while operating heavy machinery or performing hazardous tasks.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions aimed at increasing knowledge base of new technologies related to mobile diesel engines.
- Assisted other technicians with complex repairs when needed.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on mobile diesel engines, including oil changes, filter replacements, and belt adjustments.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Fleet/Mobile Diesel Technician
Western Dairy Transportation
Shallowater, Texas
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Conducted routine maintenance on fleet vehicles to ensure reliability.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engine issues for transportation vehicles.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and enhance efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance performed on vehicles.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety procedures and equipment usage.
- Inspected vehicles for compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Replaced worn out or broken parts such as spark plugs, filters, hoses, belts, as required by manufacturers' recommendations.
- Kept records of trucks and trailers needing maintenance
- Worked on CNG trucks ( compressed natural gas)
- Did service calls for trucks and trailers Computer diagnostics that went down
- Troubleshoot computer codes
- Weld on trailers
Education
Certification Of Completion - Diesel Technician
Lincoln College of Technology
Grand Prairie, TX 06.2014 - 07.2015
Dimmitt High School
Dimmitt, TXSkills
- Diesel engine repair
- Computer diagnostics
- Brake inspection
- HVAC repair
- Air brake systems repair
- ABS diagnostics and repair
- Welding/Fabricating
- Torch/ Plasma cutting
- Wheel end repair
- Certified state inspector
- Heavy duty suspension repair
- Truck alignments (3 axles)
- Tire repair and replacement
- Reefer unit repair
- Electrical lighting troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Oil changes and preventative maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Drive train repair
- Clutch repair
- Mobile repair services
- Cooling system service
- Steering systems
- Chassis lubrication
- Roadside assistance
- Exhaust systems repair
- After treatment repairs (Def) issues
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Mobile Diesel Technician
King Country Trailer
02.2020 - Current
Fleet/Mobile Diesel Technician
Western Dairy Transportation
10.2016 - 02.2020
Certification Of Completion - Diesel Technician
Lincoln College of Technology
06.2014 - 07.2015
Dimmitt High School