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Richard J. Soderlund

Homer Glen,IL

Summary

Skilled mechanic with extensive experience at Ideal Charter, specializing in fleet maintenance and preventive service. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and ensure road-worthiness, while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Skilled in electrical systems and paint refinishing, consistently delivering high-quality results and maintaining efficient operations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic

Ideal Charter
Chicago Ridge, USA
03.2018 - Current
  • Mechanic in charge of a fleet of repairing 25 coach buses
  • I performed preventive maintenance service, repaired and diagnosed any drivability issues
  • Kept up to date records of repairs and services performed on all vehicles
  • Paint and Body repair
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Lead Supervisor/Mechanic

Ideal Charter
Chicago Ridge, USA
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • The lead supervisor/mechanic in charge of a fleet of 15 coach buses
  • I performed preventive maintenance service, repaired and diagnosed any drivability issues
  • Kept up to date records of repairs and services performed on all vehicles
  • tech support to the drivers when issues arise

The Body Shop
Frankfort, USA
12.2016 - 02.2016
  • Prepared vehicles for body work, repaired or replaced damaged panels
  • Masked car off, detailed vehicles inside and out before returning vehicle to customer

Diverse Fleet Services, Inc.
Crestwood, USA
05.2011 - 11.2013
  • Worked daily with the owner on diagnosing, repairing and maintenance of scheduled vehicles
  • Performed transmission repairs, oil changes, replaced worn out brakes and tires, fixed suspension issues
  • Redesigning of seats in the buses to accommodate customer’s needs
  • Applied decals to outside of buses for special requests, as well as cleaned and washed vehicles to give better customer service

American Coach Lines of Orlando
Orlando, USA
07.2010 - 04.2011
  • In this position, I was responsible for maintaining and repairing a large fleet of both city transit buses and large over the road interstate motor coaches
  • My duties included performing heavy repairs to both engine and chassis, and performing complex computer diagnostics with modification to Engine Controller Module per manufacture request or per company policy in regards to how the units are required to operate

Education

High School Diploma -

West Orange High School
Winter Garden, FL
06-1993

Skills

  • Servicing vehicles
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Troubleshooting
  • Road-worthiness evaluations
  • Tire services
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Paint and refinishing
  • Electrical systems
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Detailing and cleaning

Certificates And Training

  • Automotive Air Conditioning Fundamentals, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
  • Bus Air Conditioning School
  • Heavy Duty Vehicle Alignment Course
  • VanHool Orientation Advance Training Seminar
  • CELECT/STC Overhead Adjustment Qualification
  • B.E.T.T. (Basic Electronics)
  • Insite 5.3 Diagnostics
  • WT Service
  • Principles of Operator Safety and Operation For Counterbalanced Sit-down Ridder Forklift Trucks
  • Series 50/60 Overhaul

Timeline

Mechanic

Ideal Charter
03.2018 - Current

The Body Shop
12.2016 - 02.2016

Lead Supervisor/Mechanic

Ideal Charter
01.2014 - 12.2016

Diverse Fleet Services, Inc.
05.2011 - 11.2013

American Coach Lines of Orlando
07.2010 - 04.2011

High School Diploma -

West Orange High School

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