Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Technician
Republic Services
South Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
Able to perform PM’s (A,B,C) on tractor trailer, roll offs, vacuum trucks, end dumps, roll off trailers, and dry vans
Perform tire changes
Able to drive manual transmissions
Perform brake jobs
Able to make and remove hydraulic hoses
Can use JPro software
Work on hydraulics
Light electrical work such as wiring work lights, etc
Tested vehicle components to ensure proper functioning and identified potential malfunctions or defects.
Replaced worn out parts such as injectors, pumps, air filters, spark plugs and belts.
Inspected vehicles for damage and performed repairs when necessary.
Cleaned fuel tanks with appropriate solvents to remove sediment buildup or corrosion deposits.
Monitored emissions levels during testing procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Provided technical advice on how best to use a variety of different types of equipment powered by diesel engines.
Read job orders and observed and listened to vehicles in operation to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
Used tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs.
Partnered with manager to learn new skills using technician training and hands-on coaching.
Assisted shop personnel and helped create cohesive and well-rounded technical environment centered around customer service, teamwork and learning.
Performed routine maintenance and repair services on diesel engines, including engine overhauls, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, transmissions and clutches.
Diagnosed and repaired electrical problems in diesel engines using specialized diagnostic tools.
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
Missouri City, TX
09.2021 - 04.2023
Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
Install aftermarket wheels and tires.
Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
Aligned vehicle wheels according to manufacturer specifications.
Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on vehicles.