William Horne
Champaign,IL
Summary
Motivated and highly dependable team player with proven communication skills and preventative maintenance knowledge seeking a full time position on your maintenance team
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trailer Technician
Amerit Fleet Services
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements in trailer technology through regular training and professional development courses.
- Managed multiple concurrent tasks effectively, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail.
- Communicated proactively with service advisors regarding job status updates or potential delays, keeping clients informed throughout the repair process.
- Streamlined the trailer repair process by implementing a detailed documentation system for tracking work orders and parts inventory.
- Repaired damaged bodywork on trailers using specialized tools, restoring structural integrity with precision craftsmanship.
- Repaired and installed bodywork such as panels and nose rails.
Diesel Mechanic
Republic Services
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- 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.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
Trailer technician
Drake Refrigerated Lines
03.2011 - 02.2022
- Responsible for the preventive maintenance on fleet trailers and refrigerated units
- Performed the necessary repairs to the trailers and the units to return them into the fleet in a timely manner
- Documented all repairs and parts used on TMT workstation
- Notified manager of any major issues with fleet trailers and units for outside repairs
- Cleaned up work area daily at the end of shift
- Managed multiple concurrent tasks effectively, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements in trailer technology through regular training and professional development courses.
- Enhanced trailer performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying maintenance needs.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
Education
Associates - Automotive Technology
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.2000
Skills
- Welding
- Dependable
- Hard Working
- Mechanically Inclined
- Committed
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Knowledgeable in preventive maintenance
- Eager and willing to learn new skills
- Strong work ethic
- Brake system maintenance
- Shop safety practices
- Continuous learning mindset
- Suspension repair
- Welding expertise
- Air conditioning service
- Hydraulic systems proficiency
- Electrical systems
- Problem-solving capacity
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Reefer unit repair
- Trailer bodywork expertise
- Preventive maintenance experience
- Documentation skills
- DOT inspections
Certification
- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Review and Quiz – Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide.
- EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Recycling and Emission Reductions Certification – Environmental Protection Agency.
- Forklift Certification
- Heavy Duty Brake System Specialist Certification - Brake Manufacturers Council.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchPaid time offTimeline
Trailer Technician
Amerit Fleet Services
10.2024 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Republic Services
02.2022 - 08.2024
Trailer technician
Drake Refrigerated Lines
03.2011 - 02.2022
- Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Review and Quiz – Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide.
- EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Recycling and Emission Reductions Certification – Environmental Protection Agency.
- Forklift Certification
- Heavy Duty Brake System Specialist Certification - Brake Manufacturers Council.
Associates - Automotive Technology
Parkland College
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