Lead Diesel Mechanic
Gulf Coast Fleet Services · Houston, TX
2021 · Present
• Lead maintenance and repair for a 120-unit mixed fleet of Class 8 tractors, trailers, and vocational trucks, sustaining 96% fleet uptime.
• Diagnose Cummins, Detroit Diesel, and PACCAR engines using OEM software, electrical test equipment, and systematic root-cause analysis.
• Cut average unscheduled-repair turnaround 22% by standardizing inspections, parts staging, and repair documentation.
• Perform DOT inspections and corrective work while maintaining OSHA-aligned shop safety and accurate service records.
• Coach four technicians on preventive maintenance, hydraulics, air systems, and safe lockout/tagout procedures.
Diesel Technician
Houston Heavy Truck Repair · Houston, TX
2018 · 2021
• Serviced and repaired 70+ heavy trucks weekly, completing preventive maintenance and repairs to manufacturer specifications.
• Troubleshot engine performance, aftertreatment, air brakes, charging systems, and multiplex electrical faults with 95% first-time diagnostic accuracy.
• Improved preventive-maintenance completion rate from 82% to 94% through inspection checklists and fleet-manager communication.
• Rebuilt hydraulic components and replaced fuel, cooling, and exhaust-system parts while meeting documented quality standards.
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Lone Star Transit Depot · Houston, TX
2016 · 2018
• Supported senior mechanics maintaining a 45-bus transit fleet, completing inspections, lubrication, and scheduled service safely and on time.
• Learned diesel engine, brake, suspension, HVAC, and electrical diagnostics while reducing repeat defects through careful repair verification.
• Completed 25–30 preventive-maintenance work orders per week and maintained clear parts and service documentation.
• Assisted with roadside breakdown response and returned vehicles to service within established safety and reliability procedures.