Kenneth Rubalcaba
Benson,IL
Summary
Dependable Diesel Mechanic experienced in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and vehicle systems. Demonstrated contributions through effective troubleshooting of mechanical issues and implementation of preventative maintenance strategies. Focused on delivering excellent customer service and enhancing team efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Southern Tire Mart
Bloomington, IL
12.2023 - 10.2026
- Diagnosed diesel engine, brake, and electrical issues on Southern Tire Mart fleet trucks to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Performed preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, and service vehicles.
- Replaced tires, wheels, and hubs using Southern Tire Mart shop equipment.
- Inspected air brakes, suspension, and steering systems for safety compliance.
- Completed roadside service calls for truck and trailer repairs, providing immediate solutions to minimize downtime.
- Tested batteries, starters, and alternators during troubleshooting.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and other critical components during service orders to maintain vehicle reliability.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their diesel engine needs.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Conducted comprehensive diagnostics to troubleshoot heating and cooling system issues. on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
Diesel Mechanic
Travel center of America
Bloomington, IL
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Diagnosed diesel engine, brake, and electrical.
- Performed preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, and service vehicles.
- Replaced tires, wheels, and hubs using shop equipment.
- Inspected air brakes, suspension, and steering systems for safety compliance.
- Completed roadside service calls for truck and trailer repairs.
- Tested batteries, starters, and alternators during troubleshooting.
- Assisted team with tire rotations, alignments, and general diesel repairs.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Verified dimensions and clearances of parts to achieve conformance to factory specifications.
Tire technician
Discount Tire
Normal, Illinois
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Installed, rotated, and balanced tires for Discount Tire customers.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Mounted tires on rims using Discount Tire equipment.
- Torqued lug nuts and verified safe wheel installation.
- Inspected tires and wheels for wear, damage, and pressure issues.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Sealed punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures.
- Located tire punctures by inspection or immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
- Performed flat repairs and replaced damaged valve stems.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Maintained clean service bays and organized tire inventory.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
- Followed safety procedures and communicated repair needs with team.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
Education
McClintock High School
Tempe, AZSkills
- Diesel diagnostics
- Engine diagnostics
- Brake systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
- Electronic control modules
- Preventive maintenance
- Heavy-duty repair
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle inspections
- Cooling systems
- Suspension systems
- Steering systems
- Clutch systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Exhaust systems
- Diagnostic testing
- Troubleshooting
- Roadside service
- Parts replacement
- Tire service
- Oil changes
- Oil service
- Brake and tires
- Engine repair
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Problem-solving
- Independent worker
- Customer service
- Performance enhancement
- Computer troubleshooting
- Battery maintenance
- Suspension work
- Oil service
- Inspection procedures
- Independent worker
- Performance enhancement
Certification
- Certified heavy duty diesel mechanic
- Certified 309 AC systems
- DOT certification on heavy duty units and trailers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Southern Tire Mart
12.2023 - 10.2026
Diesel Mechanic
Travel center of America
12.2020 - 12.2023
Tire technician
Discount Tire
01.2018 - 07.2020
McClintock High School