Julian Deala
Foster City,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic B
SamTrans
San Carlos, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Diagnose and repair mechanical issues in buses to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Conduct routine preventative maintenance and safety inspections to reduce downtime of fleet.
- Collaborate with team members to perform major repairs and diagnose complex troubleshooting issues.
- Train junior mechanics on proper procedures for maintenance and repair while ensuring safety protocols.
Apprentice Mechanic C
SamTrans
San Carlos, CA
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections, and repairs.
- Support in diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues using technical manuals and basic scan tools.
- Assisted senior mechanics with component replacements, including brakes, radiators, and engine maintenance.
- Document inspection results, report and repair defects, communicate work order progress with supervisor.
- Uphold safety standards in every task and assist staff members with repairs.
Utility Maintenance Worker
SamTrans
San Carlos, CA
10.2020 - 07.2024
- Conducted fluid checks and refills for entire transit fleet.
- Identified and reported defects during service.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and hazard-free yard.
- Gained familiarity with SamTrans safety procedures and shop environment.
Cargo Checker / Loadmaster
Alliance Ground International
San Francisco, CA
12.2015 - 04.2020
- Performed daily inspections and logged maintenance on heavy equipment.
- Ensured safe transport of cargo including dangerous goods.
- Coordinated closely with airline and ground teams for efficiency and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
South San Francisco High School
South San Francisco05-2014
Skills
- Capable of referencing schematics and manuals for troubleshooting and repairs
- Able to identify, use, and maintain shop tools and diagnostic equipment
- Experience with diesel, gasoline, and hybrid transit vehicles
- Proficient in documenting defects, repairs, and inspection results
- Skilled in using vehicle sub-systems for diagnostics and data retrieval
- Strong safety practices with a clean record
- Effective communication with leads and supervisors on project status
- Team player with leadership potential and a willingness to guide peers
Certification
-608/609 certification for Type 2 systems
Timeline
Mechanic B
SamTrans
10.2025 - Current
Apprentice Mechanic C
SamTrans
07.2024 - 10.2025
Utility Maintenance Worker
SamTrans
10.2020 - 07.2024
Cargo Checker / Loadmaster
Alliance Ground International
12.2015 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
South San Francisco High School
Personal Automotive Experience
Over 5 years of hands-on work maintaining and repairing personal and family vehicles, including:
- Oil and transmission fluid services
- Brake system repairs
- Gasket and belt replacements
- Spark plug and coil changes
- Tire rotations, balancing, and mounting
- Use of diagnostic tools and code scanners
- Adherence to safety procedures and tool care