Diesel mechanic

Forest Daniels Jr

**** ***** ******** , *******, ** 60651

Cell: 773-***-**** Email: ***********@*******.***

Summary

A highly talented Diesel Mechanic with huge experience in performing high level mechanical repair and maintenance on buses, trucks and other diesel or gas-powered mechanical or automotive equipment. Can remove, repair and replace semi-tractor heavy duty clutch assemblies, using air impact guns, sockets and wrenches as well as clutch alignment tools. Can diagnose and refurbish hydraulic/pneumatic air brake systems and truck differential drive and driven systems. Well versed in electronic circuitry diagnostics, troubleshooting and maintenance. Experienced in fuel system pumps, injector function repair and is a qualified heavy duty forklift operator.

Education

1987 – 1988 Lincoln Technical Institute, Norridge Illinois (Certificate of Completion)

1976 – 1978 Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, Illinois (Business Management)

1971 – 1975 John Essex High School, Demopolis, Alabama (Diploma)

Work Experience

Navistar – Melrose Park, Illinois

Utility Technician for Production Machinery 2005 – Present

Build Engines for heavy duty trucks and repair default in engines. Operate and setup machine that grinds crank shafts for truck engines. Make sure machines are setup to proper specifications and set gauges up to measure crank shaft.

Illinois Truck Center – Elk Grove village, Illinois

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic 2003 – 2005

Cut brake, rotors and drum systems using brake lathe machines. Rebuild and service heavy duty diesel transmissions and replenished fluids.

Dependicare Home Health Care – Broadview, Illinois

Supervisor of work Center / Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic 2002 – 2003

Managed parts acquisition and maintained records of repairs, parts used and name of suppliers. Managed records of work orders and work performed. Scheduled vehicle maintenance and administered an extensive inventory program. Provided documentation necessary to track all stock items. Performed skilled mechanical repair, mainteneance, and inspections on truck fleet to maintain safe and proper operating condition.

Preferred Truck and Diesel – Markham, Illinois

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic 2001 – 2002

Responded to emergency road service calls and performed repairs as needed. Performed lubrication, oil changes, battery maintenance, tire changes and repairs and servicing of equipment. Operated forklift and positioned vehicles in stalls for maintenance and repair.

City International Dealership – Chicago, Illinois

Heavy duty diesel Mechanic 1994 – 2001

Completed diesel Mechanic apprentice Program for truck and engine repair. Performed routine services such as change oil and filter; grease and lubricate, change belts; and replace lights.

Rollins Truck Leasing - Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Mechanic 1988 – 1994

Executed daily maintenance on truck fleet, changed and repaired truck tires, wiper blades and washed vehicles. I also performed routine safety and preventative maintenance inspections on vehicles to maintain safe and proper driving conditions.

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