Diesel Mechanic Mechanical

LEVESTER N. GOODRUM

*** ***** **** ** • Conyers, GA 30094

(H) 770-***-**** • (C) 404-***-**** • ********.*******@*****.***

Seek the Challenging Position of Diesel Mechanic

A highly talented Diesel Mechanic with more than 30 years’ experience in performing

mechanical repair and maintenance on motor buses, trucks and other diesel or gas-powered

mechanical or automotive equipment; maintain, repair or replace various systems and

components, including electrical, brakes, transmissions, differentials, steering and cooling

systems; assure buses meet CHP safety and operation requirements.

Summary of Qualifications

• More than 30 years’ experience.

• Great knowledge of principles of gasoline and diesel-powered internal combustion engines.

• Deep knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and materials used in repair and maintenance of

motorized equipment.

• Extensive knowledge of air and hydraulic brake systems and components.

• Remarkable knowledge of operation and use of electrical testing equipment, lathes, milling

machines, tire changer and balancer, and welding equipment.

• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.

• Profound knowledge of proper lifting techniques.

• Uncommon ability to diagnose mechanical difficulties.

• Strong ability to operate shop equipment and tools including electronic testing equipment,

welders and lathes.

• Profound ability to make major and minor repairs to a variety of automatic equipment.

• In-depth ability to estimate labor and cost of materials for repairs as needed.

• Immense ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

• Great ability to lift heavy objects.

• Proven ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices.

• Considerable ability to maintain routine records related to work performed.

• Excellent ability to work cooperatively with others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Action Tire, Austell, GA 12/05-Pres

Diesel Mechanic

Petro Shopping Center, Atlanta, GA 11/04-12/05

Diesel Mechanic

U-Haul, Decatur, GA 11/03-11/04

Diesel Mechanic

Smith’s Service Center, Griffin, GA 06/02-11/03

Diesel Mechanic

Pep Boys, Decatur, GA 2002-2003

Diesel Mechanic

Willis Auto Tires, Griffin, GA 1999-2000

Mechanic

Goodyear Tire and Auto, Griffin, GA 1996-1997

Mechanic

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Business and Consumer Services Tech, Middle Georgia Technical College. Warner Robbins,

GA. 2003

• Diesel Mechanic, Job Corps, Jacob’s Creek, TN. 1980-1982

• Griffin High School, Griffin, GA. 1980

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