Level 2 Technician

Lyford Makalani

+** Experienced Mechanic

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Address PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

* ******** *****, ***** ****, Dedicated and experienced Mechanic with over 10 years of expertise in

Harare, Zimbabwe diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty vehicles and trucks.

Proficient in performing comprehensive overhauls of engines, gearboxes, and

Phone number various mechanical systems, with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

+263********* / Skilled in troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues across a

+263********* diverse range of vehicle models, including European and American brands.

Committed to delivering exceptional service and maintaining high operational

Email standards, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy and reliable.

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PERSONAL DETAILS 1. I.L.T. Diploma (Current Studies)

• Gender : Male Institute of Logistics and Transport (In Progress)

• Nationality : Zimbabwean 2. Diploma in Business Management Administration

• ID Number 70-125937 T 70 3. Journeyman Class 1 Diesel & Petrol Mechanic

• Languages : English, Shona 4. Certificate in Motor Vehicle Systems City and Guilds

5. Technician Level 2 Cummins N14 Celect Plus

and French (Basic)

6. Technician Level 2 Cummins Signature Engines

7. Certificate in Development and Implementation of SHEQ

VEHICLES WORKED ON (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality)

• International Celect Trucks OSHAS 18001:2007 & ISO 14001:2004

(Cummins Engines) 8. Class 2 Driver’s License

• Detroit Trucks (Diesel Engines 9. Computer Certificate

Series 60, DDEC II, III, and 10. First Aid Certificate

DDEC V) 11. Forklift Experience (In-house Training)

• Scania Trucks (2, 3, and 4 12. Time Management Training (In-house)

Series)

• DAF Trucks PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Volvo Trucks (FH12)

• Renault Trucks Senior Truck Mechanic

• Shacman Trucks Edwell Group – Democratic Republic of Congo

• IVECO Trucks May 2019 – Present

• Dongfeng Trucks • Overhaul engines, gearboxes, clutches, and differentials for a fleet of

• Mercedes-Benz Trucks

heavy-duty trucks.

• Cat Engines

• Perform maintenance and repairs on air brake systems, ensuring safe and

• Hovo Trucks

efficient operation.

• Forklifts

• Diagnose and repair vehicle electrical systems, including complex wiring

Transmission Systems:

• Eaton Gearboxes and component issues.

• Rockwell Diffs and Gearboxes • Maintain suspension systems to optimize truck performance and extend

• Spicer Gearboxes vehicle lifespan.

• Automatic Transmission • Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce breakdowns and

Gearboxes improve vehicle reliability.

• Collaborate with workshop teams to ensure timely repairs and compliance

SKILLS with safety regulations.

• Diesel engine overhaul

• Gearbox repair and overhaul Senior Truck Mechanic

• Differential repair Strauss Logistics – Zimbabwe

• Air brake system maintenance 2008 – 2019

• Electrical system repair • Carried out major mechanical repairs on trucks, trailers, and coaches,

• Suspension system including Euro and American models.

maintenance • Supervised and mentored junior mechanics and apprentices, providing

• Preventive maintenance hands-on training.

• Diagnostic tool proficiency • Diagnosed and troubleshot complex mechanical issues using advanced

• Mechanical troubleshooting diagnostic tools.

• Supervision and mentoring • Serviced and overhauled truck components like engines, gearboxes, and

• Fleet servicing and repair differentials.

• Time management • Managed regular servicing schedules to ensure all vehicles met operational

• Customer service safety standards.

• Physical Stamina • Maintained detailed service records, ensuring all maintenance activities

were documented for future reference.

REFERENCES

Sam Maponga Charge Hand

Workshop Manager, Pioneer

Scania Zimbabwe

Transport

2003 – 2005

Phone: +263-*-***-***

• Performed routine maintenance and repairs on Scania heavy-duty trucks

John Moto and trailers.

Workshop Manager, Scania • Troubleshot mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic tools and

Zimbabwe technical manuals.

Phone: +263-*-***-***/6 • Oversaw the replacement and repair of critical components such as brakes,

engines, and suspensions.

George Matongo • Maintained records of all servicing and repairs conducted on fleet vehicles.

Workshop Manager, Strauss • Ensured adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance during

Logistics all repair activities.

Phone: +263-***-***-***

• Guided junior mechanics in performing their duties and provided technical

expertise when needed.

Mr DJO

Workshop Administrator, MBS

Edwall Group DRC Truck and Passenger Bus Mechanic

Sarl Avenue Kigoma 68, Quartier Pioneer Transport – Zimbabwe

Industrial, Commune de 1996 – 2003

Kampamba, Lubumbashi • Conducted routine maintenance and servicing of diesel trucks and

Phone: +243-***-***-*** passenger buses.

• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical and electrical issues, ensuring vehicles

were roadworthy.

• Performed overhauls on critical components such as engines,

transmissions, and differentials.

• Used diagnostic tools to test vehicle systems and verify that repairs were

successful.

• Ensured compliance with safety procedures and vehicle maintenance

standards.

• Maintained detailed logs of maintenance work and parts replaced to track

vehicle performance.

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