Leonardo Kempis

The wheeled vehicle mechanic supervises and performs field and sustainment-level maintenance, and recovery operations on light and heavy wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers, and material handling equipment (MHE).

• Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
• Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
• Maintained power assisted brake systems, wheeled vehicle suspension systems, wheel and hub assemblies and wheeled vehicle hydraulic steering systems.
• Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
• Replaced damaged body parts and panels of wheeled vehicles using hand tools and power tools.
• Performed services and preventive maintenance checks on all assigned vehicles.
• Used diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems with wheeled vehicles.
• Performed preventive maintenance services on wheeled vehicles such as oil changes, lubrication, filter replacements and tune-ups.