Kevin Ware

Diesel Technician

Knoxville, TN ***09

acwp4m@r.postjobfree.com - 757-***-****

To continue employment within the automotive/diesel industry, while Furthering my training, and using my

knowledge and skills as a professional Service technician.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Diesel Technician

Penske - Knoxville, TN - February 2016 to Present

Pm Maintenance and repairs of medium to heavy duty trucks

Pm Maintenance of refrigerated truck trailers

Electrical System Repairs

Cooling System Maintenance

Performed basic vehicle diagnostics, brakes, A/C repairs

diesel tech

Firestone Automotive - Knoxville, TN - November 2015 to Present

part time)

Maintain an organized neat & safe service bay

Automotive/light duty diesel mechanical diagnosis, A/C & electrical repairs

Customer service skills/retail sales management

Pm services, road test vehicles,

Diesel Technician

Worldwide Equipment - Knoxville, TN - June 2015 to February 2016

Provided routine preventive maintenance on Volvo/Mack products

Performed standard component inspections and repairs

Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable

Identified root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required

Replaced defective components as instructed

Contributate with facility maintenance duties

Interacted with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task

Utilized key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available

Worked in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT,

MOT)

Was assigned support duties as required to support operations

Ryder Leasing Truck Rental

Norfolk, VA

Diesel Technician

keen leasing - Norfolk, VA - January 2014 to June 2015

Performed vehicle maintenance and repair on fleet vehicles & refrigerated trailers

Proficient in component inspections and repairs

Experienced in preventive maintenance and DOT inspections

Diagnosed standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable

Identified root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required

Roadside Mechanic/Wrecker Driver /Wrecker Manager

Adi Automotive - Bethel Park, PA - January 2013 to November 2014

Provided 24 hr.emergency road service

Responded to emergency breakdowns of fleet vehicles duty road service & towing requests as dispatched

and in the time frame required utilized the highest level of safety precautions at all time

Worn prescribed safety equipment at all times

Performed vehicle safety and maintenance check for road bound vehicles and road side maintenance

Repossession, IP's and use of RDN Repossession software

Mechanic/Wrecker Driver/Wrecker Manager

Allen's BP - Virginia Beach, VA - August 2011 to January 2013

Perform routine maintenance on State Law Enforcement vehicles

Operation of light duty/medium wrecker and rollback for towing of various state, and local police and first

response on call basis

Made repairs by removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective automotive parts or components used

vehicle on-board computers to help diagnose problems, and electronic analyzers to test automotive computer

control systems and emission systems.

Performed oil changes, tire repairs & basic automotive repairs used a small variety of test equipment such

as test lamps, timing lights, multimeters, tachometers, and dwell meters

Service write up

Wrecker Driver/General Service Tech/Service Advisor

Thalia Shell - Virginia Beach, VA - January 2005 to August 2011

Service Write Up

Preformed oil changes, lubrication services, tire rotations, and coolant flushes

Drove light duty wrecker

Counter sales for retail and fleet account customers

Parts Manager/Assistant Parts Manager/Parts Counterman

Shelton Whitt - Chesapeake, VA - January 1995 to January 2005

Managed the day to day operation of a Volvo Construction Heavy equipment dealership parts department

Trained two employees in parts counter sales

Achieved monthly sales goal

Sold heavy equipment parts to wholesale/retail customers

Utilized electronic parts catalogs

Advantage Auto

Parts counter sales

Aftermarket counter sales

Bonney Road Va Beach - Beach, Va, US - June 1989 to January 1995

for automotive and heavy duty truck parts

Parts Delivery

Inventory

Shipping and Receiving

EDUCATION

Diploma in automotive technology

Advanced Technology Institute - Beach, VA, US

June 2012

CERTIFICATIONS

Epa 608/ Epa 609

CDL Class B

permit

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Automotive/ Diesel skills in diagnosis and repair of drivability and engine management systems

Customer relations skills in preparing job orders in both manual and computerized versions utilizing ADP

software

Computer skills through the proficient use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point,

and Outlook

Business management coursework and experience in Accounting Principles, Business Communications,

Human Resource Management, and Small Business Principles

Warehousing and Inventory control

Working knowledge of using parts catalogs, preparing orders, estimates, and purchase orders

All Data, Mitchells and Identifix

Experienced licensed operator of wreckers involving Repossessions, Impounding of IP"S, RDN

Repossession software

Eight years of parts management /counter sales experience

Experienced with hydraulic pumps, motors, and cylinders

Familiar with Cummings, Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar, Mack, Navistar, Paccar & Volvo engines

Experience with Allison and Eaton Fuller Transmissions

Carrier and Thermo King Refrigerated Trailers

Service provider for AAA, Geico, Agero, Fleetnet, and other motor clubs plus various police agencies

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