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Taylor Harris

Harker Heights,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable automotive professional specializing in diesel vehicles. Background overhauling engines, troubleshooting system problems and replacing components. Proven strengths in time management, customer relations and problem-solving.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Equipment Technician

Lonestartruckgroup
10.2018 - Current
  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
  • Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
  • Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
  • Inspected [Vehicles] for repair and maintenance needs.
  • Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
  • Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Completed warranty services and submitted required paperwork.
  • Applied documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs and identify and prepare required parts and tools.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
  • Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
  • Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
  • Analyzed engine faults in buses and trucks, identifying potential causes and determining needed repairs.
  • Organized test drives in buses and trucks to identify needed repairs.
  • Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving company money.

Diesel Equipment Technician

Rush Enterprises
04.2014 - 09.2018
  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
  • Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
  • Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
  • Inspected [Vehicles] for repair and maintenance needs.
  • Completed warranty services and submitted required paperwork.
  • Applied documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs and identify and prepare required parts and tools.
  • Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
  • Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
  • Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
  • Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving company money.
  • Analyzed engine faults in buses and trucks, identifying potential causes and determining needed repairs.
  • Organized test drives in buses and trucks to identify needed repairs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Mechanics Technology

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2013

Skills

  • Employee Supervision
  • Brakes and Tires
  • Project Requirements
  • Warranty Repairs Understanding
  • Wiring System Replacement
  • Drivability Testing
  • Vehicle System Analysis
  • Service Documentation
  • Calibration
  • Parts Documentation
  • New System Installations
  • Computer Controlled Devices
  • Operational Improvements
  • Cummins Insite
  • Welding and Brazing
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • ECM Reprogramming
  • Engine Diagnostic Software

Timeline

Diesel Equipment Technician

Lonestartruckgroup
10.2018 - Current

Diesel Equipment Technician

Rush Enterprises
04.2014 - 09.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Mechanics Technology

Pikes Peak Community College
Taylor Harris