Teron Catlin
Tractor/ Trailer Technician
Portage, IN 46368
*************@*****.*** - 219-8411712Private
• Experienced diesel mechanic diagnose and repair all major components for trucks and tractors, including trailers. • Ten years of practical experience. • Proven abilities in a wide range of technical skills, including: Air Brakes Diesel Tractor Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Service Engine Diagnositcs Failure Cause Identification / Analysis Electrical Systems Clutches Starters/Altenators
Work Experience
Diesel Mechanic
Dickerson Fleet Services - Addison, IL
August 2014 to July 2015
Responsibilities
Vehicle maintenance inspection/repairs for different vendors. Repairs includes: Pervenative maintenance and DOT inspection/repair on tractor/trailers, lift gate diagnostic/repair, brakes, electrical diagnostics/repair and road service repair.
Diesel Mechanic
PGT Trucking - Gary, IN
October 2013 to July 2014
Responsibilities
Fed and DOT inspection on tractors and trailers. Engine diagnostics and repair. Welding fabrications and repairs on flatbed and curtin side trailers. Clutches and AC repairs, air brake diagnostic and repair etc.
Skills Used
Diagnostic repairs on MaxxForce DT engines and Cummins ISX engines using Navistar and Cummins insite.
Diesel Technichian
Gary Transportation Corp - Gary, IN
July 2012 to October 2013
Preventative maintenance on city buses and ADV vans. Troubleshooting diagnostics and repairs on Cummins ISL engines and Ford 5.0-6.0 gas engines. Transport defective buses back to shop for repairs etc.
Diesel Technician
Aim Nationalease - South Holland, IL
December 2011 to July 2012
Preventative maintenance and repair on tractor/trailers and reefer units. Troubleshooting diagnostics and electrical repairs with Maxxforce DT engines. Also replace and adjust clutches,brakes and transmissions etc.
Diesel Technician
Travel Centers of America - Porter, IN
January 2010 to December 2011
Maintane tractors and trailers. Prevenative maintenace and repair. Road call, AC/Service and repair etc.
Tractor/ Trailer Technician
Roehl - Gary, IN
February 2007 to January 2009
Responsible for all aspects of troubleshooting and repair of tractor/ trailers.
Proficiency in the proper use of all shop tools and diagnostic computers
Diesel Technician
Travel Center of America - Gary, IN
January 2006 to February 2007
Performed maintenance and repair tractor trailers. Road calls, AC/Service and repairs.
Lube Technician
Jiffy Lube - Merrillville, IN
January 2004 to December 2005
Responsible for the setup and performance of oil changes, greasing and lubrication of chassis and the inspection of oil levels and filters.
Tire Technician
Tire Barn - Highland, IN
January 2002 to December 2003
Mount/dismount of tires/rims. Balanced and rotation of tires/rims, wheel alingements and flat repairs etc.
Diesel Technician
Flying J - Gary, IN
1999 to 2001
Conducted a wide range of repairs in accord with D.O.T regulations. Performed and changed oil and gear box fluid, rotation of tires and repairs, brake and clutch adjustments.
Education
Certifide Truck and Diesel Technician Diploma in Certifide Truck and Diesel
New York Automotive & Diesel Institute - New York, NY
2009 to 2009
Automotive
Ivy Tech College - East Chicago, IN
January 2004 to January 2007
Auto and Diesel Industrial
Universal Technicial Institute - Glendale Heights, IL
1998 to 1999
Auto Mechanics Technology Certificate in Auto Mechanics Technology
Gary Area Career Center - Gary, IN
1996 to 1998
Diploma in High School
Roosevelt High School - Gary, IN
1994 to 1998
Additional Information
Commercial Drivers License Class B. Phase 2 Technical Training Certificate of Achievement/For demonstrating the ability to locate,understand,and perform repair procedures in the following systems; Tractor Electrical, Electrical COE, S-60 Detroit Engines, HVAC, 07& DD15 Starting Systems, CAB Heaters, and Multiplexing through Schneider National 08/26/2011.