Diesel Technician
Resume:
CLAYTON R. LATNER
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
*******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE: An opportunity to obtain a diesel technician position with eventual advancement in a growth oriented organization.
EDUCATION: WYOTECH, Laramie, WY
Diploma - Diesel Technology consisting of 1,500 hours* in lab and theory.
*In which 500 hours were in the Motorsports Chassis Fabrication concentration.
Anticipated Graduation Date: June 19, 2009
HOT SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, Truth or Consequences, NM
Diploma - General high school curriculum.
Graduation Date: May 2004
• National FFA Organization
08/09 to Present Whitehead Chevrolet Inc. , Truth or Consequences, NM
• Perform light duty mechanic work and oil changes
09/08 to 12/08 SUPERVISOR: MATHEW 575-***-****
WAL-MART, Truth or Consequences, NM
Tire and Lube Express Technician
• Performed full service oil changes, tire repairs, tire rotations, and maintained a clean shop
Supervisor: Bill Conklin 575-***-****
11/07 to 03/08 SIERRA PLUMBING, HEATING AND REFRIGERATION, Truth or Consequences, NM
Laborer
• Completed plumbing duties in new construction and old homes
• Repaired refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Supervisor: Darwin Cole 575-***-****
02/07 to 10/07 SAINT CLOUD MINING, Winston, NM
Operator/Laborer
• Operated crushing machines, loaders, backhoes, rock breakers and fork lifts
• Loaded and unloaded semi trailers
Supervisor: Audi Padilla 575-***-****
MEMBERSHIPS:
09/07 to 01/09 TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES FIRE DEPARTMENT
• Firefighter
REFERENCES: Jeremiah Meek, Diesel Instructor, WyoTech
4373 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
Tyler Lewis, Diesel Instructor, WyoTech
4373 North 3rd Street
Laramie, WY 82072
Coarse Description
Motorsports Chassis Fabrication
with Diesel Technology
Program Totals: 1500 clock hours, 60.0 credit hours, 9 months
The objective of this Diploma program is to provide the student with skills necessary to obtain a broad
range of entry-level technician positions in the diesel field. The student receives up-to-date training as a
modern diesel technician plus specialty training in chassis fabrication and high performance engines.
Theory, lectures, and labs are used. The program consists of approximately 42% theory and 58% lab.
Course # Title/Description Credit Hours
600
Fluid Power and Electrical Systems
10.0
Theory and lab in basic hydraulics, hydrostatic drive transmissions, use of freestanding engines and
skid steer loaders, torque converters, Allison transmissions, basic DC electricity and electrical systems,
repair and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems, pumps and cylinders, and mobile electrical systems,
reading of hydraulic and electrical diagrams, use of flowmeters, pressure gauges, multimeters and
starter/alternator/battery test equipment.
700 Engines 10.0
Theory and lab practices in diesel engine rebuild, identification, manual usage, turbochargers, failure
analysis, measuring, troubleshooting engine brakes and tune-up. The engines covered are Caterpillar,
Detroit two cycle and four cycle, Cummins, John Deere, International, Mack and Deutz. The use of
engine dynamometers to evaluate engine performance are also demonstrated.
800 Engine Management Systems and
Refrigeration 10.0
Theory and lab in tanks, filters, transfer pumps, low and high-pressure pumps, injectors and nozzles,
and operation of fuel systems such as Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, and Robert Bosch.
Practices include the use of diagnostic tools on electronic engines such as Caterpillar, Cummins,
Detroit DDEC II, III and V-Mac, EPA RCRA, Sec 608, 609. Also covered in this area are the operation
testing and servicing of cab air conditioning and transport refrigeration, basic hand tools and fasteners.
900 Power Trains 10.0
Theory in antilock brake systems. Theory and lab in operation, failure analysis, troubleshooting, repair
and adjustments of the following components: manual transmissions, single reduction, through drive, and
double reduction differentials, manual clutches and flywheels, 121 air brake systems, axle and driveline
alignment, power take off units and wheel bearings.
Motorsports Chassis Fabrication with Diesel Technology
Course # Title/Description Credit Hours
600-900 Diesel Technology Core Courses 40.0
3200 Motorsports Chassis Fabrication I 10.0
This course introduces students to metal working techniques that apply to specialty automotive chassis
fabrication work including metal types and configurations, measuring, pattern and outline development,
mechanical drawing reading and development, attachment methods, metal finishing, cutting, MIG and
TIG welding; frame design and modifications including boxing, tubular cross-members, c-notching, prostreet
frame setup, roll cage construction, and complete tube chassis fabrication. Prerequisites:
Successful completion of two of the four Automotive Technology core courses #100 – 400 or
Collision/Refinishing Technology core courses # 1100 – 1400 or Diesel Technology core courses # 600 –
900. Lecture Hrs: 102. Lab Hrs: 148.
3300 Motorsports Chassis Fabrication II 10.0
This course introduces students to drive axle setup including rear axle selection and modification; front
and rear suspension designs, selection, and setup for street, drag race, road race, off road, and air
springs; engine mounting, steering setup, brake system setup, plumbing and chassis tuning for various
forms of motorsports; vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics; wiring, electrical meter usage and
troubleshooting. Lab work varies depending upon project but may include front and rear suspension set
up, roll cage construction, tubular chassis fabrication, chassis tuning, rear axle narrowing, and engine
mounting. Prerequisite: Motorsports Chassis Fabrication I # 3200. Lecture Hrs: 83. Lab Hrs: 167.
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