Michael L. Parkinson
El Cajon, CA 92019
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: DIESEL MECHANIC
PROFILE:
. A personable, detail-oriented and highly self-motivated professional
offering 20 years of in-house and road service diesel and gas engine
experience.
. Proven leadership, customer service, scheduling, quality control and
problem-solving skills.
. Excellent technical knowledge of and skills in testing, trouble-
shooting, repairing and maintaining gas and diesel engines.
. Full scope of experience with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
systems, engine diagnostics, transmissions, differentials, suspensions,
steering, drivelines, air brakes, clutches, AC, fuel systems, welding and
fabrication, and tire management.
. Knowledge of where to get parts needed for repairs.
. Extensive experience in BIT and DOT inspections, and working with CHP.
. Computer literate.
. Possess tools of the trade.
. Excellent listening and communication skills; able to readily establish a
strong sense of trust and professionalism with individuals at all levels
of responsibility.
. Relies on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
EXPERIENCE:
WEST COAST TRUCK SERVICE, National City, CA
9/11 - 12/11
24-Hour Road and Service Mechanic
Provided 24-hour mobile service throughout San Diego County. Worked on
trucks, trailers and buses.
ROAD KING DIESEL SERVICE, Alhambra, CA
2010 - 5/11
Mobile Diesel Truck Mechanic
Radio dispatched. Provided 24-hour mobile service throughout San Diego
County. Customers included U-Haul and Ryder trucks. Worked on medium and
heavy duty vehicles, including refrigerated trailers and heavy equipment.
Ensured quality service and customer satisfaction.
LARRY'S VW IMPORT SERVICE, Oklahoma City, OK
2009 - 2010
Full Service VW Mechanic
Rebuilt and exchanged engines. Tested and repaired engines, brakes and
suspension. Performed a variety of mechanical and electrical repairs, tune-
ups, and simple repairs to full rebuilds.
AL-MAX SANITATION, Santee, CA
2008 - 2009
Fleet Mechanic
Maintained a fleet of 12 trucks and 6 trailers providing pumping and
cleaning of septic tanks and grease traps. Trouble-shot and repaired
electrical and hydraulic systems, suspensions, drivelines, engines,
transmissions and differentials. Repaired tanks and vacuum pumps.
Researched and ordered parts. Located trucks for purchase.
PROLEUM ENERGY, INC., Orem, UT
2007
Truck/Tanker Driver
Picked up used waste oil. Filled out manifests. Wrote invoices and billed
customers. Unloaded waste and confined with all DOT and government
ordinances. Maintained and repaired vacuum trucks.
SCHAEFFER ENGINEERING, Spring Valley, CA
2006 - 2007
Engine Repair & Equipment Fabricator
Repaired turf and mulching equipment. Welded and fabricated parts.
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EXPERIENCE (continued):
ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL, Spring Valley, CA
2003 - 2006
Fleet Manager/Mechanic
Managed a fleet of 18 trucks and 30 trailers. Ensured fleet was in service
at all times. Researched and ordered parts. Generated purchase orders.
Kept fleet BIT and DOT compliant. Performed tank inspections. Rebuilt and
maintained vacuum pumps and gear pumps. Inspected brake systems, steering
mechanisms, transmissions and engines. Performed routine maintenance, such
as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts.
WEST COAST TRUCK SERVICE, National City, CA
2002 - 2003
24-Hour Road and Service Mechanic
Provided 24-hour roadside assistance throughout San Diego County.
Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on fleets of trucks and
trailers. Kept all trucks BIT and DOT compliant by proactively scheduling
and performing periodic safety inspections.
MORELLO CONCRETE, Santee, CA
2001 - 2002
Fleet Mechanic
Serviced, repaired and maintained a fleet of four trucks, concrete pumps,
bobcats and trenchers. Fabricated and welded as needed. Rebuilt and
maintained vacuum pumps, gear pumps, hydraulic systems and other pressure-
related systems.
BREWER COAT SOUTHWEST, Spring Valley, CA
2000 - 2001
Lead Mechanic
Serviced, repaired and maintained all types of pickup trucks, semi trucks,
trailers, diesel and gas, equipment and small engines, asphalt melters,
diesel and propane burners.
ENNISS ENTERPRISES, Lakeside, CA
1996 - 2000
Mechanic
Performed a full scope of automotive mechanical repairs on light and heavy
equipment such as backhoes, skip loaders, blade equipment, cranes, diesel
trucks, diesel equipment, private and service trucks. Rebuilt and
maintained vacuum pumps, gear pumps, hydraulic systems and other pressure-
related systems.
CONTINENTAL WESTERN TRANSPORTATION, San Diego, CA
1992 - 1996
Mechanic
Repaired and maintained engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, and
electrical systems. Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms,
transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles. Disassembled and
reassembled equipment and parts. Maintained asphalt spreaders. Performed
automotive, light truck and heavy equipment repairs. Rebuilt gear pumps,
hydraulic systems and other pressure-related systems.
EDUCATION: Regional Occupational Program
Truck Driving School (speaker in ROP class)
Auto Body & Frame
Small Engine Repair
Truck Brakes
Welding
Auto Engine Performance
CERTIFICATES: Air Brake Systems, Haldex
Air Brake/ABS Systems, Haldex
In Tank Safety for Welding
Suspension, Haldex
Hazardous Waste Generator, NES
Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion, Safety Management Systems
Forklift Certified, Asbury Environmental Service
LICENSE: California Commercial Driver's License, Class A: TPN
Endorsements (Doubles/Triples, Passenger, Tank), Clean & Valid
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