Russell Arredondo
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated and experienced Diesel Technician with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills with strong diesel mechanical troubleshooting aptitude. Adept at driving team collaboration while instilling a productive and safe environment to achieve positive results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assambler
Goodridge Fluid Transfer Systems
Mooresville, NC
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with a team to meet or exceed production targets.
- Read and interpreted schematics and drawings for accurate results.
- Packed finished products for shipment and prepared them according to shipping specifications.
- Assembled parts and subassemblies following blueprints and assembly instructions.
- Adhered to safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Align components for proper fit and adjust as necessary during the assembly process.
Lead Diesel Technician
Associated Ready Mix
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, such as changing oil, lubricating parts, and replacing filters.
- Analyzed complex problems related to diesel engine performance and operation.
- Repaired and replaced defective components in diesel engines using specialized tools and equipment.
- Troubleshot various ignition, emissions control systems, and electrical systems associated with diesel engines and heavy-duty equipment using computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs, services performed, and parts used for billing purposes.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding vehicle maintenance issues.
- Supervised a team of technicians in performing diagnostics and repairs on vehicles.
- Inspected fleet vehicles to ensure that all vehicles comply with all Company, DOT, and OSHA regulations.
- Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
- Adjusted valves and timing on diesel engines per factory guidelines.
- Conducted system tests on diesel engines to verify that they meet power requirements.
- Replaced worn or damaged components on heavy-duty trucks such as transmissions, clutches, brakes, exhaust systems.
- Installed accessories including air conditioning units, radios, stereos, winches, hoists.
- Utilized technical manuals and diagrams for troubleshooting difficult problems with engine performance.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy prior to releasing the vehicle back to customer service.
- Reviewed customer complaints regarding vehicle performance issues; identified root cause of problem; then developed plan for resolution.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures at all times.
- Ensured compliance with EPA and California regulations related to emissions testing standards.
- Troubleshot and fixed aftertreatment systems.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Removed malfunctioning parts and repaired components or installed new ones.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
- Read job orders and observed and listened to vehicles in operation to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
- Partnered with manager to learn new skills using technician training and hands-on coaching.
- Checked and replaced clamps, brackets, hoses and other system components.
- Assisted shop personnel and helped create cohesive and well-rounded technical environment centered around customer service, teamwork, and learning.
- Conducted successful road service for remote breakdowns and verified safe and operational return of company's equipment.
- Maintained current working knowledge of factory technical bulletins and productively responded to customer inquiries.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
Diesel Technician
Mex-Cal Truckline
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Performed routine maintenance and repair services on diesel engines, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, transmissions and clutches.
- Tested vehicle components to ensure proper functioning and identified potential malfunctions or defects.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and performed repairs when necessary.
- Adjusted valves to maintain the correct pressure for efficient operation of the engine.
- Removed cylinder heads from engines for inspection or replacement of gaskets or valves.
- Resealed oil pans after changing oil filters or performing other related services.
- Cleaned fuel tanks with appropriate solvents to remove sediment buildup or corrosion deposits.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules that are tailored specifically to each customer's needs.
- Read job orders and observed and listened to vehicles in operation to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
Education
Diesel Technician
Centro De Estudios De Mecanica Automotriz Y Diesel
Mexico12-2021
High School Diploma -
San Ysidro High School
San Diego, CA06-2019
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Air brake systems
- Fleet Management
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Service Documentation
- Maintenance and repair
- Work Order Interpretation
- Proficient in Spanish
- California Air Resources Board - certification
- CARB’s Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Tester Training Course - License
- Air Brake Systems Training Certification
- ESCO Institute-HVAC 609 Certification
Timeline
Assambler
Goodridge Fluid Transfer Systems
02.2025 - Current
Lead Diesel Technician
Associated Ready Mix
01.2023 - 11.2024
Diesel Technician
Mex-Cal Truckline
09.2021 - 12.2022
Diesel Technician
Centro De Estudios De Mecanica Automotriz Y Diesel
High School Diploma -
San Ysidro High School
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