Stephen Ward
London Mills,IL
Summary
Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on commercial vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Loves Truck Stop
Knoxville, IL
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Trained tire techs to become apprentices.
- Trained apprentices to become new mechanics.
Mechanic
Penske Truck Leasing
East Peoria, IL
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacement.
Mechanic/Shop Supervisor
Aim NationaLease
Galesburg, IL
05.2012 - 09.2016
- preformed preventive maintenance on a fleet of beverage trucks and trailers, including side bay and liftgates.
- ordered parts, traced and kept inventory.
Fleet Mechanic
Pepsi Americas / Pepsi Co
Morton, IL
11.2005 - 04.2015
- Used computer equipment, hand tools and technical skills to diagnose faults.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance services for 125 pieces of equipment and fleet vehicles.
- Maintained delivery and support vehicles to keep fleet moving at optimal efficiency.
- Prepared vehicles for annual DOT inspections.
Mechanic
Truck Centers Freightliner
Morton, IL
08.2002 - 11.2005
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology
Spoon River Collage
Canton, IL05.1989
High School Diploma -
Farmington East High School
Farmington, IL05.1987
Skills
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Wiring, and air system Diagnostics
- HVAC 609 certified IT8IP3XH1 MVAC
- Vehicle Operation and Assessment
- CDL A with air brakes, no restrictions
Timeline
Mechanic
Loves Truck Stop
05.2017 - 06.2022
Mechanic
Penske Truck Leasing
01.2017 - 05.2017
Mechanic/Shop Supervisor
Aim NationaLease
05.2012 - 09.2016
Fleet Mechanic
Pepsi Americas / Pepsi Co
11.2005 - 04.2015
Mechanic
Truck Centers Freightliner
08.2002 - 11.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology
Spoon River Collage
High School Diploma -
Farmington East High School
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