Michael Palma
Carlsbad,New Mexico
Summary
Dynamic Lead Technician with extensive experience at Palmas Truck and Trailer, excelling in mechanical troubleshooting and team scheduling. Proven track record in optimizing safety standards and enhancing team performance through effective training and motivation. Skilled in testing and repair, consistently delivering high-quality results while minimizing downtime.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technician
Palmas Truck and Trailer
02.2022 - 07.2025
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Implemented, configured, and optimized safety standards.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
Technician A
Freightliner
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
- Performed engine overhauls. Determined cause of failures. Established warranties.
- Fire Truck technician. Drove to customer locations, north eastern Arizona and North western New Mexico, to perform routine maintenance and repairs.
Technician A
Freightliner
05.2014 - 12.2018
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Engine rebuilds.
- Manual transmission rebuilds. Eaton.
- Electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.
Technician
Ryder Logistics
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Analyzed engine faults in buses and trucks, identifying potential causes and determining needed repairs.
- Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, resupplying inventory.
- Replaced and repaired fuel injection systems for diesel engines in buses and trucks.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
- Executed tune-ups on diesel engines by adjusting valves and setting engine timing.
Truck/Refer Mechanic
Earp Distribution
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Education
Certificate - Physiology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA04-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry University
Phoenix, AZ07-2001
Skills
- Testing and repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- System imaging
- Team scheduling
- Electrical systems
- Schematics interpretation
- Engine rebuilds
- Transmission rebuilds
- HVAC
Timeline
Lead Technician
Palmas Truck and Trailer
02.2022 - 07.2025
Technician A
Freightliner
01.2019 - 11.2021
Technician A
Freightliner
05.2014 - 12.2018
Technician
Ryder Logistics
03.2012 - 05.2014
Truck/Refer Mechanic
Earp Distribution
06.2010 - 03.2012
Certificate - Physiology
Harvard Medical School
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
DeVry University
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