Matthew German
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic safety-minded mechanic, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and communication. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a new supportive environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
White River School District
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain gas and diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Weld/fabricate/repair steel parts and tools
- Conducted electrical repairs and installations, ensuring vehicles' electrical systems operated efficiently.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure high-quality parts at competitive prices, improving overall repair quality.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired problems with brakes, steering, engines and emissions systems.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Test drive equipment to verify repairs.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Perform Washington State Patrol Inspections
- Substitute school bus driver
- Participate in Safety Committee
Diesel Mechanic
Cummins Sales and Service
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Perform Job Safety Analysis
- Completed Cummins Fast Track Training
- Utilize Cummins Insite, Quickserve and Guidanz troubleshooting and repair programs.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills, teamwork abilities, and effective communication among colleagues and supervisors alike.
- Ordered parts necessary to complete repairs.
- Participated as Co-Safety Champion.
Diesel Mechanic
Corliss Resources
06.1997 - 09.2022
- Perform Job Safety Analysis.
- Perform DOT annual inspections.
- Teardown and rebuild truck and equipment frames, cabs, interiors, engines, brake and hydraulic systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Modify and improve equipment systems to lengthen service life and ease repair difficulty.
- Install new systems and components in vehicles.
- Weld/fabricate/modify steel and aluminum parts and tools.
- Perform steel and fiberglass body repair and paint on trucks and heavy equipment.
- Utilize service vehicles to perform equipment repairs in the field.
- Operate various equipment including forklifts, bulldozers, loaders and overhead cranes.
- Operate various forms of equipment including loaders, bulldozers, excavators, forklifts and overhead cranes.
- Asses and reorganize parts stock, including purchasing and installing cabinetry.
- Manage shop assistants in shop clean up and maintenance jobs.
- Act as Safety Committee Member.
- Plan and execute Shop Safety Meetings.
- Discuss and remedy safety issues with employees inside and outside of the equipment shop.
- Give employees safety procedure infraction write-ups when necessary.
- Familiarize new shop employees with the facility including safety procedures.
- Train new employees on equipment repair and maintenance procedures.
- Price check, specify and source mobile and in-shop service equipment and supplies.
- Assist in setting up equipment shops for service.
- Participate in setting up Dossier Fleet Management Software.
- Repair, modify and maintain a variety of nonindustrial equipment including cars, boats, jet skis and motorcycles.
Yard Technician
Bunce Rental
01.1997 - 04.1997
- Advise customers in safe and correct equipment operation.
- Maintain rental equipment.
- Assist customers with loading and unloading equipment
- Maintain rental equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
White River High School
Buckley, WA06-1997
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Heavy equipment repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Welding/fabrication/modification
- Engine overhauling
- Brake systems
- Engine diagnostics
- Electrical systems
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
- Body and paint work
- Field repair
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
White River School District
09.2023 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Cummins Sales and Service
09.2022 - 09.2023
Diesel Mechanic
Corliss Resources
06.1997 - 09.2022
Yard Technician
Bunce Rental
01.1997 - 04.1997
High School Diploma -
White River High School
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