Art Agsalud
Reseda,CA
Summary
Results-driven Heavy Duty Diesel Technician with over a decade of experience. Expertise in diesel engine systems, preventive maintenance, and team collaboration has led to significant reductions in vehicle downtime for major production fleets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Duty Diesel Technician
Diesel Tech & Logistics Services Inc
Los Angeles, CA
11.2013 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engine systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on heavy-duty vehicles to prevent breakdowns and enhance safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, reducing turnaround time for service requests.
- Great communications skills in explaining principal of operation and analysis cause of failure to customers.
- Supported fleet operations with dependable on-site troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair services for diesel-powered vehicles.
- Reduced vehicle downtime by implementing efficient preventive maintenance procedures for diesel engines.
- Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
- Developed expertise in electronic control systems, enabling accurate troubleshooting of advanced diesel engine issues.
- Major repairs completed engine inframe rebuilds, front and rear cover gaskets, air compressor and accessory's replacement.
- Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, cam shafts and cylinder head gaskets in diesel engines.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Executed tune-ups on diesel engines by adjusting valves and setting engine timing.
- Organized test drives in buses and trucks to identify needed repairs.
- Checked completed repairs in buses and trucks, confirming correct servicing procedures.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Customer baseline proudly servicing and have conducted major repairs for is Production companies in motion picture, fleets as Universal studios, Sony pictures, Quixote studios, Avon rentals, Peterson's museum, Auto transportation in the worlds most expensive car auction in pebble beach,
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
Sawyer Petroleum
Van Nuys, CA
07.2009 - 10.2013
- Conducted thorough inspections of fleet vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Reduced downtime for fleet vehicles by providing efficient maintenance services and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Perform major repairs to engines such as injectors, cam shafts, head gaskets, front cover gaskets, electrical troubleshoot engine systems and 12 volt, 24 volt systems. engine in frame rebuild. rebuild transmission, clutch overhaul, drivetrain and suspension repairs.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
Heavy Duty Tow Operator
Mid Valley Towing
North Hollywood, CA
02.2007 - 04.2009
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure safe operation of tow truck equipment and minimize potential issues on the road.
- Perform repairs, hydraulic system repairs, PTO system install and repair.
- Engine and transmission maintenance with repairs
- Operated various types of tow trucks, including flatbeds, wheel lifts, and heavy-duty wreckers, to accommodate diverse towing needs.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies for accident scene management and vehicle recovery operations.
- Performed emergency winch-outs during inclement weather conditions, demonstrating expertise in off-road recovery techniques.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitch pins.
Education
Diesel Tech And Related Technology - Diesel Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA06-2009
Skills
- CDL class A with all endorsements
- Heavy duty towing and recovery background
- Professional road testings to ID Issue
- Multi task; repair and operate equipment
- Delivery of class 8 vehicles
- High standards on safety and Professionalism
- Experience identifying parts such as fitting JIC type compression type, bolt type metric/standard sensors etc
- Perform BIT inspection and Annual inspection
Accomplishments
I have repaired and transported for Iconic places such as the Peterson museum, baseball hall of fame members, high profile actors, directors that own yachts rv coaches. drove cars that are so old rare and with some deep history to them. one accomplishment I'm proud of is that I fully refitted a ocean vessel, motor's, transmission's, electrical system, plumbing system, steering system and interior and exterior. I was able to complete that with the experience I got that from LATTC!
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Heavy Duty Diesel Technician
Diesel Tech & Logistics Services Inc
11.2013 - Current
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
Sawyer Petroleum
07.2009 - 10.2013
Heavy Duty Tow Operator
Mid Valley Towing
02.2007 - 04.2009
Diesel Tech And Related Technology - Diesel Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College