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Zachary Schalo

Marysville,WA

Summary

Proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Eager to contribute to team success, develop professional skills further, and bring a positive attitude with a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Diesel Technician

Fedex Freight Inc
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained and serviced of fleet 200-500 units. Used critical thinking on a day to day basis to ensure trailers are able to make money same day.
  • Supported fleet operations with dependable on-site troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair services for diesel-powered vehicles.
  • Collaborated with team members on complex repair tasks, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
  • Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.

Main-Line Technician

Kendall Subaru of Marysville
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Tested vehicle components and systems to identify issues.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.

Diesel Mechanic

Ryder Truck Rental
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Maintained and serviced fleet of box trucks 16ft and 26ft, Class A trucks, customer trucks and trailers, used critical thinking and logical thinking in the field at all hours to ensure customer was safe and able to get home or to the shop Worked with vendors for parts in the field, cleaned bay area and worked with front office to ensure customer understood their issues

Maintenance

Pilot Flying J
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Cleaned showers
  • Cleaned bathrooms
  • Fixed DEF pumps
  • Fixed Diesel pump
  • Supervised and inspected over 20 pumps
  • Collect and compact Trashes on a regular basis
  • Collect shower towels, Wash and dry them, and fold them

Lube Tech

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Followed all Valvoline processes and procedures, Wore correct uniform and safety equipment as required, sound off calls, performed oil changes, inspected customer vehicles for any oil leaks, sweep/mop, pick up garbage.
  • Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of 18-point inspection.
  • Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete up to 100 oil changes each day.

Yard Boy

Springbrook Nursery & Trucking
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted office staff with organizing and filing, sweeping the scrap yard, loading customers with gravel or dirt with loader, cleaned around office, shoveled gravel into the pits, answered incoming calls, conducted customer transactions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Grill Cook/Chill

Dairy Queen
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
  • Adhered to strict food safety guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a safe dining experience for guests.
  • Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing any concerns or special requests promptly and professionally.

Range Worker

Battle Creek Golf Course
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Golf ball retrieval with tractor, filled golf carts with gas, filled tractor with diesel, washed golf carts and balls, Picked up garbage on course and around pro shop

Education

Diploma - Diesel Technology, Chassis Fabrication

Wyotech
Laramie, WY
07.2022 - 03.2023

Diploma - General Education

Marysville-Pilchuck High School
Marysville, WA
09.2018 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Hydraulic Schematics
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Precision measuring
  • Fabrication
  • Team collaboration
  • Air Schematics
  • Clean driving record
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Workplace safety
  • Troubleshooting skills

Certification

  • EPA 609
  • Issued 09/2023


Timeline

Diesel Technician

Fedex Freight Inc
07.2024 - Current

Main-Line Technician

Kendall Subaru of Marysville
03.2024 - 07.2024

Diesel Mechanic

Ryder Truck Rental
06.2023 - 03.2024

Diploma - Diesel Technology, Chassis Fabrication

Wyotech
07.2022 - 03.2023

Maintenance

Pilot Flying J
07.2022 - 12.2022

Lube Tech

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
02.2022 - 06.2022

Yard Boy

Springbrook Nursery & Trucking
09.2021 - 02.2022

Grill Cook/Chill

Dairy Queen
11.2020 - 08.2021

Range Worker

Battle Creek Golf Course
05.2020 - 08.2020

Diploma - General Education

Marysville-Pilchuck High School
09.2018 - 06.2022