Curriculum Vitae
of
ABRAHAM BENJAMIN JORDAN
Diesel Mechanic
Profile
Experienced and detail-oriented Diesel Mechanic
with over 25 years of hands-on experience in
diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of diesel engines and heavy-duty vehicles. Proficient in utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues.
Expertise in quality control and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Additionally skilled as a welder and boilermaker, bringing a versatile set of technical skills to every project. Committed to ensuring vehicle safety, reliability, and peak performance through
meticulous maintenance and timely repairs.
Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills, a
strong work ethic, and a dedication to continuous
learning and professional development. Holds a
diploma as an Examiner of Vehicles.
Contact
Phone: 061-***-****
Address: 9/172 Eland Street, Randvaal, 1873
Email: ************@*****.***
Skills
Personal Strengths
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• High level of technical expertise
• Effective time management skills
• Dependability and reliability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Team player with leadership qualities
Weaknesses
• Tendency to be overly meticulous, sometimes
leading to longer project completion times.
• Reluctance to delegate tasks, preferring to
handle complex issues personally.
Personal Information
Surname: Jordan
Full Names: Abraham Benjamin
Date of Birth: 8 December 1967
Identity Number: 671-***-**** 087
Nationality: South African
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Dependents: None
Home Language: Afrikaans
Other Languages: English
Health Status: Good
Drivers License: Code 14 + PDP & Code A
Criminal Record: None
Education
High School
Last School attended: Technical High School
Vereeniging
Highest Grade Passed: Grade 10
Subjects Passed: Afrikaans, English, Mathematics,
Science, Theoretical Studies, Biblical Studies
Year Obtained: 1984
Tertiary Qualifications
N1-N2 – Technical College Vereeniging – 1988
Diesel Mechanic – Olifantsfontein – Red Seal –
1988
Examiner of Vehicles – Traffic College – Pretoria – 1993
Courses at Daimler Crysler SA
Courses at UD Nissan SA
Work Experience
Vaal Transport (1985 – 1990)
Apprenticeship – Qualified Diesel Mechanic
Duties:
o Servicing & repair of vehicles, busses &
company bakkies/cars
o Building up gearboxes, diffs & engines
o Preparing vehicles for road safety checks
o Standby Duties
Reason for leaving: Retrenchment.
USCO Vaal (1990 – 1993)
Diesel Mechanic
Duties:
o Servicing & repair of vehicles
o Building up gearboxes, diffs & engines
o Preparing vehicles for road safety checks
o Standby Duties
o Bodywork on vehicles
o Spray-painting
o Welding Gas & ARC
Reason for leaving: Retrenchment.
E Prima Testing Station (1993 – 1996)
Vehicle Examiner
Duties:
o Examine & Testing of vehicles for road safety
certificates.
o Servicing & repair of testing equipment
Reason for leaving: Better career opportunity.
Scaw Metals (1996 – 2004)
Diesel Mechanic
Duties:
o Service & repair of vehicles (Trucks/LDVS)
o Rebuilding of trucks
o Spray-painting & Panel beating
o Engine Overhauls
o Preparing vehicles for roadworthy tests
o Workshop Foreman
o Acting Transport Manager
Reason for leaving: Retrenchment
Cargo Wadeville/Mercedes-Benz
(2004 – November 2008)
Quality Workshop Controller / Diesel Mechanic
Duties:
o Control of workshop
o Testing of vehicles for quality & roadworthy
o Acting Foreman
o Liasing with customers (Service advisor
duties)
o Take vehicles to testing station for COF
o Repair of vehicles
Reason for leaving: Better career opportunity.
Bidvest McCarthy Alrode (2012 – 2023)
Quality Controller / Diesel Mechanic
Duties:
o On Site services
o Service & Repair of Vehicles
Reason for leaving: Early Retirement.
References:
McCarthy Alrode: Vish Naidoo – 072-***-****
Taxi Trucks: Riaan – 011-***-****
Taxi Trucks – Parcel Express
(November 2008 – January 2012)
Hands-on Workshop Foreman
Duties:
o Standby Duties
o Repair & maintenance of vehicle
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