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Zachary Allen

Falkville,AL

Summary

Skilled in testing, diagnosing and fixing issues with diesel equipment and vehicles. Excellent communication, organizational and prioritization skills. Background in troubleshooting electrical issue and replacing major mechanical components. Proven strengths in time management, customer relations and problem-solving. Seasoned Diesel Mechanic offering expertise in engines, brakes and other vehicle systems. Effective team player with understanding of customer service standards and documentation requirements.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Manager

Stone Transport
12.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Managed parts inventory and generated purchase orders to purchase parts.
  • Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures and best practices.
  • Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow and reducing delays.
  • Gained outside sales customers, and maintained relationships.
  • Created invoices and recorded payments for customers.
  • Made improvements to the shop and shop operations to become more efficient.

Diesel Technician

Coca Cola Bottling United
12.2022 - 12.2023

Performed regular maintenance on tractor trailer fleet. Performed D.O.T. Inspections. The company relies on me to repair and replace entire power train and components if needed. I have extensive knowledge for troubleshooting diagnostic systems. The tractors and trucks for this fleet includes Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, International, Hino, Ford and GM vehicles. I feel very comfortable to work and repair any component on these vehicles from my experience at this company.

Diesel Technician

Decker Truck Line, Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2022

At this company I performed regular maintenance on tractor trailer fleet. The fleet included mostly newer model Peterbilt tractors, flatbed, reefer, and conastoga trailers. I also have alot of experience welding due to this job. I was trained by Peterbilt to perform overhead inspections.

Diesel Technician

Shackleford Enterprises
09.2019 - 01.2020

I was a 24/7 on call road technician for this company. They were based in Ringgold, GA. I was their only technician in Alabama, and they relied on me to cover road calls for tractor trailers from Montgomery to Huntsville, AL.

Diesel Technician

U.S. Army Active Duty
02.2016 - 08.2019

Performed regular maintenance on fleet of diesel trucks. Received training in wrecker recovery. Received training in a.c. repair. Received training in hydraulics performance. Received training in brake components and operations. Lead a team of mechanics to perform preventative maintenance. Trained many mechanics in safety and maintenance of diesel trucks.

Body Shop Assistant

Precision Collision Auto Body
06.2015 - 02.2016
  • Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
  • Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.

Education

Computer Science

Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL

Diploma -

Dora High School
Dora, AL
05.2013

Skills

  • Cummins Insite
  • Alternative Fuel Systems Repair
  • Inspect Vehicles
  • Brake Servicing
  • Diagnostic Skills
  • ABS Servicing
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Engine Removal and Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Employee Supervision
  • Welding
  • Hydraulic repair

Skills

  • Managing Fleet Vehicles
  • Repair Work Orders
  • Administration and Management
  • Transmission Service
  • Service Documentation

Education

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Timeline

Shop Manager

Stone Transport
12.2023 - Current

Diesel Technician

Coca Cola Bottling United
12.2022 - 12.2023

Diesel Technician

Decker Truck Line, Inc.
01.2020 - 06.2022

Diesel Technician

Shackleford Enterprises
09.2019 - 01.2020

Diesel Technician

U.S. Army Active Duty
02.2016 - 08.2019

Body Shop Assistant

Precision Collision Auto Body
06.2015 - 02.2016

Computer Science

Jefferson State Community College

Diploma -

Dora High School