Kyle Paul
Longmont,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented Diesel Mechanic experienced in troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair Consistently completes scheduled maintenance accurately and efficiently. Dedicated to keeping team members safe and vehicles operating in peak performance. Proficient in checklists and working with customers to evaluate vehicle needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Floyd's Truck Center
Belgrade, MT
11.2008 - 10.2023
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, and other vehicle systems.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, engines and transmissions.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Diagnosed and repaired Mercedes Benz Sprinters, preformed recalls and updated software utilizing Xentry diagnostic tool.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.
- Executed tune-ups on diesel engines by adjusting valves and setting engine timing.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
Diesel Mechanic
Kenyon Noble Ready Mix
Belgrade MT
03.2002 - 11.2008
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, and other vehicle systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, engines, cement mixer components, and transmissions.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
Diesel Mechanic
Golden's Companies
Longmont, CO
04.1997 - 03.2002
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, cement mixer components, and other vehicle systems.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in cement mixers and construction vehicles.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
62B Off Road Equipment Repairer
US Army
Ft Bragg, NC
03.1992 - 03.1997
- Troubleshot and repaired electromechanical and pneumatic systems, using schematics.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Assisted in mentoring junior technicians by providing guidance and directions.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- Engine Diagnosis and Repair
- Oil Changes
- Parts Ordering
- Documentation
- Inspection Procedures
- Brake Systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- Fleet Management
- Vehicle Checklists
- Updating Software
- Changing customer parameters
- ECM replacement
- Sprinter Recalls
- Freight liner recalls
- Steering Systems
Certification
DD 15 Expert certified
Freightliner Heavy Duty truck expert certified
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic - Floyd's Truck Center
11.2008 - 10.2023
Diesel Mechanic - Kenyon Noble Ready Mix
03.2002 - 11.2008
Diesel Mechanic - Golden's Companies
04.1997 - 03.2002
62B Off Road Equipment Repairer - US Army
03.1992 - 03.1997
Montana State University - Bozeman - No Degree, Mechanical Engineering