Walker Whalen
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Hardworking Diesel Mechanic versed in troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair. Completes routine repairs and preventive maintenance. Proficient in checklists and working with customers to evaluate vehicle needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Blanchard Machinery Company
08.2023 - Current
- Documented findings and actions taken
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in heavy equipment
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, and other machine systems
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with hydraulics and electronic issues
- Installed new systems and components on machinery
Team Leader
Tidalwave Auto Spa
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Serviced equipment and replaced damaged or worn equipment
Technician
Murphys Auto Glass
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA05-2025
Skills
- Fluid changes
- Solid independent worker
- Brakes and tires
- Oil service
- Performance improvement
- Heavy equipment repair
- Diesel engine repair
- Troubleshooting & diagnosis
- Job site safety
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Blanchard Machinery Company
08.2023 - Current
Team Leader
Tidalwave Auto Spa
08.2022 - 08.2023
Technician
Murphys Auto Glass
06.2020 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Caterpillar Dealer Service Technology
South Georgia Technical College
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