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Kyle Shelton

Acworth,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented Diesel Technician with a proven track record in preventive maintenance and vehicle repairs. Skilled in troubleshooting and optimizing workflows to enhance vehicle uptime and reduce repair turnaround times.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Technician Two

Penske Truck Leasing
Kennesaw, GA
05.2021 - Current
  • Improved vehicle uptime with meticulous preventive maintenance schedules, completing PM's under ERT time consistently.
  • Did preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner.
  • Well trained to spot DOT violations during PM inspections and regular routine inspections.
  • Repaired, Replaced and troubleshooted major components such as engines, transmissions and differentials, including replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, DPF filters, EGR Coolers, Differentials housing and gears, Wheel seals, hubs and races, and fifth wheel rebuilds and trouble shooting.
  • Did preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner on all types of vehicles. ( Day Cabs, Sleepers, Box Trucks, 16ft Vans, Flat Bed Box Trucks, Etc)
  • Achieved significant reduction in repair turnaround times by optimizing workflow processes.

PM Technician

Crete Carrier
Marietta, GA
03.2019 - 05.2021
  • Operated and maintained diagnostic equipment for preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Diagnosed technical issues and executed timely repairs on machinery after the completion of the Federal PM.
  • Collaborated with team to maintain maintenance processes, enhancing efficiency for PM workflow.
  • Completed repairs such as Brake changes both disc and drum brakes. Completed Wheel seal replacements, and hub and rotor replacements. Completed brake chamber replacements.
  • Very knowledgeable in Fifth wheel rebuilding.
  • Very skilled in Brake system and all major components.

PM Technician

Western Express Trucking
Atlanta, CA
01.2017 - 03.2019

Completed Pm's and DOT task to effective company standards.

Trained on how to use OEM software.

Completed small task such as fairing repairs and body work.

Preformed brake changes on drum brakes, and basic fifth wheel repairs.

Completed slack adjuster replacements.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12.2027

High School Diploma -

Cherokee High School
Canton
05.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Equipment Technology

Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
12.2017

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Fuel system repair and Diag ( fuel tank replacements, Fuel lines, Fuel filter housing replacements)
  • HVAC systems maintenance ( Condenser, Charge Air Coolers, A/c Lines, and Compressor replacement and Diag knowledge)
  • Cooling system service (Radiator replacements, Heating Core Replacements, Etc)
  • Exhaust system repair( One Box replacements, DPF filters, Inlet, and outlet Nox sensors, Etc)
  • Battery maintenance ( Proper Diag skills for charging system)
  • Troubleshooting skills( Can effectively use Diag 8, Diamond logic Builder, and Cummins Insite software)
  • Equipment inspection
  • Parts replacement
  • Vehicle repairs( Turbos, DPF system, Radiators, Driveshafts, Transmission swaps, Brake Changes both Disc and Drum, Etc)
  • Turbocharger repair
  • Welding and fabrication ( Have basic skill to complete a weld if needed)

Timeline

Diesel Technician Two

Penske Truck Leasing
05.2021 - Current

PM Technician

Crete Carrier
03.2019 - 05.2021

PM Technician

Western Express Trucking
01.2017 - 03.2019

BBA - Business Administration

Georgia State University

High School Diploma -

Cherokee High School

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Equipment Technology

Chattahoochee Technical College