Trenton Smith
Davenport,IA
Summary
Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech 3
Penske Truck Leasing
Milan, IL
11.2025 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance on Penske Truck Leasing tractors and trailers.
- Inspected brakes, tires, lights, and fluid levels during vehicle checks.
- Diagnosed basic mechanical and electrical issues using shop diagnostic tools.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Repaired hoses, belts, batteries, and other worn truck components.
- Assisted senior technicians with engine, suspension, and cooling system repairs.
- Followed DOT and company safety procedures during shop work.
- Documented maintenance details in service records and repair logs.
- Cleaned work areas and organized tools for daily fleet service tasks.
Apprentice Automotive Technician
Green Buick Gmc
Davenport, IA
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Performed oil changes, fluid services, and tire rotations in dealership service bays.
- Replaced brakes, batteries, belts, and filters using manufacturer repair procedures.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Checked engine codes, scanned systems, and documented findings for service advisors.
- Tested vehicle systems after repairs to confirm proper operation and drivability.
- Supported certified technicians with diagnostics, repairs, and shop preparation tasks.
- Inspected Green Buick GMC customer vehicles for mechanical issues and safety concerns.
- Communicated repair needs and status updates with service team members.
Automotive Technician
Ammco
Laramie, Wyoming
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of transmission systems.
- Rebuilt manual and automatic transmissions using specialized tools.
- Repaired brakes, suspension parts, and fluid systems per work orders.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using shop tools and scan equipment.
- Tested vehicle performance after repairs and checked for remaining faults.
Education
Automotive Technology - Automotive
WyoTech
Laramie, Wyoming 07.2023 - 03.2024
Skills
- Transmission repair
- Brake inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- System diagnostics
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Documentation
- Health and safety regulations
- OSHA compliance
- Teamwork
- Written/Verbal communication
Timeline
Tech 3
Penske Truck Leasing
11.2025 - Current
Apprentice Automotive Technician
Green Buick Gmc
04.2024 - 11.2025
Automotive Technician
Ammco
10.2023 - 01.2024
Automotive Technology - Automotive
WyoTech
07.2023 - 03.2024