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Caleb Friend

London,ON

Summary

Skilled Apprentice Mechanic with hands-on experience in truck maintenance, repairs, and modifications. Proficient in conducting detailed inspections and utilizing diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues. Committed to delivering high-quality service and support while actively seeking opportunities to expand expertise and achieve licensing.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Mechanic

Premier Truck Group
London
10.2023 - Current
  • Perform Pre delivery inspections on new trucks, working from a checklist paying close attention to detail
  • Perform new truck modifications and installs such as accessory switch modifications for special applications, aerodynamic devices, bumpers, and other accessories
  • Punch on and off of jobs and work orders while writing detailed tech stories for each job
  • Check warranty and Perform repairs under warranty following warranty procedures
  • Use online literature for all things like trouble shooting, wiring diagrams, service intervals and torque specifications
  • Regular repairs;
  • Perform courtesy inspections for customers with a follow up video visually showing them what we have found and our suggestions
  • Things I’ve done plenty of times: Brake replacements, wheel seals, oil pans, spring pins, water pumps, basic electrical troubleshooting, hydraulic system repairs, def components, high pressure fuel lines, air valve replacements, brake components like slacks, scams, chambers, dpf parked regen routines and scr self tests, wabatso and espar replacements, alternators, radiators, water leaks,
  • Things I’ve done a couple of times, reprogramming clusters and ecu’s, compressors, starters, differentials, vibrations, road tests, clutches

Apprentice Mechanic

Aarts Trucking
London, Ontario
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Order and pickup necessary parts for stock and current jobs
  • Maintain fleet records of services and repairs
  • Make service calls in provided truck to job sites and roadside repairs
  • Maintain and repair shop equipment
  • Repair hydraulic systems in heavy equipment, pumps, valves, motors, etc
  • Rebuild hydraulic cylinders on heavy equipment
  • Perform services on trucks and equipment both mobile and at the shop
  • Regular repairs on tractor trailers and roll off type trucks
  • Repairs on crushing and aggregate equipment like screen plants, impact crushers, conveyers, etc

Construction Laborer

Cabrera’s Contracting
London, Ontario
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Working as a team of 5 on medium to large size house renovations
  • Muding, taping and sanding during interior renovation
  • Painting interior and exteriors
  • Flooring installs
  • Constructing fences and decks from plans
  • Loading and unloading materials for jobs and demolition

Education

High School Diploma -

Medway Highschool
Arva, ON
06-2022

Skills

  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Manufacturer specifications understanding
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Preventive maintenance work
  • Mechanical systems repairs

Timeline

Apprentice Mechanic

Premier Truck Group
10.2023 - Current

Apprentice Mechanic

Aarts Trucking
07.2021 - 07.2023

Construction Laborer

Cabrera’s Contracting
03.2021 - 07.2021

High School Diploma -

Medway Highschool
Caleb Friend