Thaddeus Minter

I currently work as a diesel technician at National fleet management. My job title is to work on heavy duty, and medium duty trucks. Since I’ve been working here I’ve learned a lot with hands on training, and classroom training. I currently have several certifications I have completed. I’m 609 certified, jpro certified, bendix brakes certified, and I also have 48 certifications on Isuzu trucks. I have replaced a clutch in a manual heavy duty truck, and replaced an transmission in an automatic medium duty truck. Since I’ve been working here I’ve been able to a lot of different jobs following the proper DTC’S for troubleshooting.

• Replaced parts such as belts, hoses and motors on different systems.
• Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
• Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
• Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
• Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
• Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
• Completed warranty services and submitted required paperwork.
• Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.
• Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.
• Inspected Vehicles for repair and maintenance needs.
• 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.
• Replaced and repaired fuel injection systems for diesel engines in buses and trucks.
• 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.
• Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
• Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
• Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
• Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, resupplying inventory.
• Collaborated with other mechanics to inspect diesel engines for signs of damage.
• Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, air filters and spark plugs in diesel engines.
• Checked completed repairs in buses and trucks, confirming correct servicing procedures.

• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
• Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
• Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
• Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
• Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
• Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
• Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
• Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
• Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
• Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
• Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
• Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
• Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
• Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
• Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
• Used equipment such as Type and Type to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
• Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
• Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
• Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
• Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
• Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
• Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
• Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
• Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
• Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
• Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
• Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.

• Documented findings and actions taken.
• Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
• Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
• Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.