Waylon McKay

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Diversified Truck Leasing

Billings, Montana

05.2023 - Current

Operated hand tools and power equipment for machinery maintenance.
Assisted in inspecting heavy-duty vehicles for wear and damage.
Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
Followed safety protocols while performing repairs on equipment.
Maintained cleanliness of work area to ensure safe operations.
Supported senior mechanics during complex repair tasks and projects.
Learned operation of diagnostic tools to assess vehicle performance.
Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
Repaired and replaced damaged or worn parts and operated and inspected machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
Ordered replacement parts from suppliers when needed.
Operated hoists or forklifts when needed in order to move vehicles or heavy parts around the shop.
Provided preventative maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication services and filter changes.
Diagnosed faults using computerized testing equipment.
Replaced parts such as bearings, seals, gaskets, fuel tanks and filters.
Inspected and diagnosed mechanical issues to determine the necessary repairs or replacements needed.
Installed new components including air conditioning units and exhaust systems.
Welded broken parts to repair them where required.
Tested repaired equipment for proper performance.
Performed maintenance and repairs on heavy duty trucks, trailers, and other related equipment.
Repaired components such as brakes, engines, transmissions, differentials, suspensions, steering systems and electrical systems.
Used hand tools such as wrenches, sockets and screwdrivers to complete repairs.
Read and understood operating manuals, blueprints and technical drawings and overhauled and tested machines or equipment to assess operating efficiency.
Assisted with training new staff members in the use of tools and techniques used in repairing heavy duty vehicles and equipment.
Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.