Josh Lockard
Harrodsburg,United States
Summary
Knowledgeable automotive professional specializing in diesel vehicles. Proven strengths in time management, customer relations and problem-solving. Well-versed in keeping an orderly and clean shop for maximum efficiency. Skilled in testing, diagnosing and fixing issues with diesel equipment and vehicles. Excellent communication, organizational and prioritization skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Scheller Automotive
10.2023 - Current
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Safeguarded customer trust by ensuring adherence to ethical repair practices and maintaining a transparent communication approach throughout the service process.
- Streamlined work processes through effective collaboration with other technicians, resulting in faster turnaround times for customer vehicles.
- Contributed to team success by sharing technical expertise during challenging diagnostic scenarios or difficult repairs.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with components.
Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Technician
CT Diesel Performance
12.2020 - 10.2023
- Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
- Replaced parts such as belts, hoses, and motors on different systems.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Applied documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs and identify and prepare required parts and tools.
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.
- Controlled and prepared schedule for technicians and provided them with which jobs to do.
- Trained and help technicians complete tasks.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
Diesel Technician / Construction Laborer
Brown General Contractors
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.
- Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Performed general construction work on both residential and commercial building projects.
- Executed daily duties to meet strict deadlines and drive forward progress.
Diesel Technician
JL Auto Repair
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
- Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, air filters and spark plugs in diesel engines.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.
Tire Technician
Tire Discounters
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to limit operational disruptions.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition.
Education
Diploma - Medium And Heavy Truck Technician
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY04.2020
Diploma - Agriculture Diesel Technician
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY04.2020
High School Diploma -
Garrard County High School
Lancaster, KY05.2018
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Team Training
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Commercial Maintenance
- Equipment Operation
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnosing Faults
- Daily Progress Reports
- Records Accuracy
Certification
- Medium and Heavy Truck Technician, diploma - 2020
- Agriculture Equipment Technician, diploma- 2020
- ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, certification - 2019
- Daimler Trucks Service Training Academy completed with certifications - 2019
- Mobile Air Conditioning Mechanic, certification - 2020
- Heavy Duty Drive Train Mechanic, certification - 2020
- Heavy Duty Brake Mechanic, certification - 2020
- Fluid Power Mechanic, certification - 2020
- Electrical/Electronics System Mechanic, certification - 2020
- Diesel Engine Mechanic, certification - 2020
- Preventative Maintenance Mechanic, certification - 2020
- Diesel Mechanics Assistant, certification - 2020
- Medium and Heavy Truck Mechanic Helper, certification - 2020
- Agriculture Equipment Mechanic Helper, certification - 2020
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Scheller Automotive
10.2023 - Current
Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Technician
CT Diesel Performance
12.2020 - 10.2023
Diesel Technician / Construction Laborer
Brown General Contractors
04.2020 - 12.2020
Tire Technician
Tire Discounters
06.2019 - 10.2019
Diesel Technician
JL Auto Repair
05.2018 - 04.2020
Diploma - Medium And Heavy Truck Technician
Somerset Community College
Diploma - Agriculture Diesel Technician
Somerset Community College
High School Diploma -
Garrard County High School
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