William Gaskill
Milford,DE
Summary
Skilled Diesel Mechanic with a proven track record at Penske Truck Leasing, enhancing vehicle performance and safety through expert repairs and preventive maintenance. Specializes in engine diagnostics and fleet management, significantly reducing downtime. Demonstrates exceptional documentation skills and safety management, ensuring operational compliance and efficiency. Hardworking Diesel Mechanic versed in troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair. Completes routine repairs, preventive maintenance and specialized rebuilds. Proficient in checklists and working with customers to evaluate vehicle needs.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Penske Truck Leasing
02.2018 - Current
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Installed and adjusted fuel injection systems and turbochargers to enhance vehicle performance.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Organized test drives in buses and trucks to identify needed repairs.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
Diesel Mechanic
Walmart Distribution Center
03.2000 - 02.2018
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Installed and adjusted fuel injection systems and turbochargers to enhance vehicle performance.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Organized test drives in buses and trucks to identify needed repairs.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, air filters and spark plugs in diesel engines.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Checked completed repairs in buses and trucks, confirming correct servicing procedures.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Analyzed engine faults in buses and trucks, identifying potential causes and determining needed repairs.
- Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, resupplying inventory.
Army National Guard
Army National Gaurd
03.1984 - 12.2006
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
Diesel Mechanic
Perdue Farms Inc. - Georgetown
05.1991 - 03.2000
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mainland Regional High School
Linwood, NJ06.1982
Skills
- Engine repair
- Computer tracking
- Inspection procedures
- Oil Changes
- Air conditioning systems
- Fleet Management
- Steering Mechanisms
- Brake Systems
- Documentation
- Parts Ordering
- Welding and fabrication
- Safety Management
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Engine diagnostics
- Vehicle inspections
- Transmissions
- Steering systems
- Suspension Systems
- Fluid adjustments
- Electrical Systems
- Vehicle checklists
- MIG welding
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Penske Truck Leasing
02.2018 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Walmart Distribution Center
03.2000 - 02.2018
Diesel Mechanic
Perdue Farms Inc. - Georgetown
05.1991 - 03.2000
Army National Guard
Army National Gaurd
03.1984 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Mainland Regional High School
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