Robert Setterlund
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Experienced Journeyman Diesel Mechanic with strong skills in transmission repair and preventative maintenance. Adept at problem-solving and fostering teamwork to enhance fleet reliability and safety. Extensive experience with Voith and Allison transmissions.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level warehouse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Diesel Mechanic
Spokane Transit Authority
Spokane, WA
10.1998 - 01.2026
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on transit vehicles to enhance safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues, fostering a cooperative work environment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime for fleet operations.
- Mentored junior mechanics, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve overall team performance.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Increased equipment lifespan through diligent preventative maintenance practices.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions. Primarily diagnosed / repaired / rebuilt automatic transmissions for the spokane transit's bus fleet. Another part of my later work with the company was fare box electrical work for revenue collection and repairing / installing camera systems in the companies fleet of vehicles.
Mechanic, Used Car Inspection Tech
Downtown Toyota
Spokane, WA
03.1996 - 10.1998
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Performed routine maintenance services, enhancing vehicle longevity and reliability.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections, identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Mentored junior mechanics in advanced repair techniques and best practices.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Heavy Equipment Repair
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WAHigh School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Spokane, WA06-1984
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WASkills
- Transmission repair,rebuilding (automatic transmissions)
- Preventative maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Parts ordering
- Documentation
- Maintenance scheduling
- Service documentation
- Transmission service
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Parts replacement
Certification
Class A CDL
Timeline
Journeyman Diesel Mechanic
Spokane Transit Authority
10.1998 - 01.2026
Mechanic, Used Car Inspection Tech
Downtown Toyota
03.1996 - 10.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Heavy Equipment Repair
Spokane Community College
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Spokane Community College