Diesel Mechanic
Great Lakes Fleet Services · Detroit, MI
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, fuel systems, aftertreatment, transmissions, and electrical faults across a 120-vehicle commercial fleet.
• Complete preventive maintenance and DOT inspections, cutting unscheduled roadside breakdowns by 22% in the first year.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic lifts and air-brake systems with OEM scan tools; document findings and parts usage in fleet work orders.
• Coach two junior technicians on lockout/tagout, torque procedures, and safe return-to-service checks.
Diesel Technician / Mechanic
Motor City Truck & Trailer · Detroit, MI
• Serviced Class 7–8 tractors, trailers, and vocational trucks; completed 35–45 repair orders monthly while meeting quality targets.
• Used Cummins INSITE, Detroit DiagnosticLink, and electrical schematics to isolate intermittent engine, sensor, and charging faults.
• Rebuilt air compressors, replaced clutches and wheel-end components, and calibrated brake systems with zero preventable comebacks for 18 months.
• Supported peak-season dispatch by prioritizing safety-critical repairs and communicating clear ETAs to fleet customers.
Diesel Mechanic Apprentice
Detroit Diesel Training Institute · Detroit, MI
• Completed a 1,200-hour hands-on apprenticeship covering diesel engine overhaul, hydraulics, air systems, welding, and shop math.
• Assisted senior mechanics with inspections, oil analysis, cooling-system repairs, and scheduled service on municipal and vocational vehicles.
• Earned consistently clean safety audits by following PPE, spill-control, lifting, and hazardous-material procedures.
• Built foundational troubleshooting skills through supervised use of multimeters, pressure gauges, and manufacturer service manuals.