Clinton McLachlan
Vernon
Summary
Dedicated commercial mechanic with extensive hands-on experience in heavy-duty truck, trailer, fleet, and mobile repair environments. Proficient in conducting thorough inspections, performing preventive maintenance, and executing complex repairs, including air and hydraulic brake work, wheel-end and hub service, as well as suspension and frame-related tasks. Expertise includes liftgate and auxiliary installations, welding support, parts sourcing, and delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining meticulous work order documentation. Currently pursuing further trade hours under a journeyman through SkilledTradesBC, complemented by a Full Class 5 driver's license with air brake endorsement and 5-ton driving experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Truck Mechanic
Trail Tire Heavy Duty
Vernon, BC
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired truck and trailer units for customers, addressing a wide range of makes and models to enhance vehicle reliability.
- Conducted thorough inspections and performed maintenance and repairs on critical vehicle systems, including air and hydraulic brakes, hub assemblies, and suspension components, to ensure optimal performance.
- Facilitated CVI inspection processes alongside journeyman, ensuring compliance and approval of repairs.
- Executed commercial truck and trailer wheel alignments and adjustments utilizing Hunter WinAlign equipment.
- Executed comprehensive diagnostic assessments using Jaltest, Texa, Nexiq, and OEM software to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Facilitated tire repairs and welding tasks while managing auxiliary installations and mobile service operations.
- Performed regular maintenance inspections to enhance overall vehicle functionality and safety.
Tire Technician
Trail Tire
Vernon, BC
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Completed tire changeovers, rotations, balancing, pressure checks, torque tags, and studding for PLT and commercial customers.
- Inspected, labeled, stacked, and organized customer tire sets and incoming tire inventory.
Independent Contractor / Driver
CLSM Mechanical & Trailer Repair / Browns Transport
Vernon, BC
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Performed general repair work on heavy-duty trucks and trailers to ensure functionality and safety.
- Managed customer job requests while traveling for mobile work across Vernon, Grindrod, Kelowna, and surrounding areas.
- Assisted with delivery of cabinets, furniture, and appliances for local and out-of-town moving jobs. Supported packing efforts for various moving tasks.
JR Water Waste Technician
Centurion Canada Rentals and Services
Grande Prairie, AB
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Facilitated rig-in site inspections and setup of waste units on oilfield worksites.
- Worked safely in large crew environments and supported biological waste system operations and sample collection.
- Ensured compliance with oilfield safety standards by maintaining First Aid and H2S certifications, valid until March 2027.
Apprentice Mechanic
North West Crane
Clairmont, AB
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with journeyman technicians to conduct flow testing and perform Vmac 200-hour servicing on crane trucks, focusing on hydraulic lines and winch/sprag components.
- Assisted with wiring connections to junction boxes and fuse pane for electrical component installs . Operated overhead cranes to manipulate crane assembly and disassembly for inspection and NDT Testing. Supported calibration and testing by accurately positioning units for optimal crane performance.
- Completed daily safety meetings, JHAs, and kept bays, tools, and work areas clean and organized.
Mechanic
Quality First Motors LTD
Armstrong, BC
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in conducting commercial vehicle inspections to ensure compliance and performed A/B services on trucks and trailers.
- Executed approved CVI-related repairs and documented required equipment and repair information for work orders and necessary paperwork.
Service Technician / Driver
Browns Transport Ltd
Vernon, BC
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Executed deliveries utilizing 1-ton and 5-ton trucks across Vernon, Kelowna, and neighboring regions.
- Performed essential maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
- Installed GPS tracking systems and monitored performance and location for routes. Created work orders to support efficient servicing. Organized warehouse inventory to maintain overall organization.
Equipment Operator / Laborer
Advantage Microbial Solutions
Lake Country, BC
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Executed loading and unloading operations of trucks using skid steer loader and forklift, ensuring organized yard and effective soil mixing processes.
- Assisted in bagging soil and preparing worm trays for nutrient handling. Screened worm castings for bagging process. Operated skid steers, loaders, and forklifts insuring safe material movement.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure safe operation environments.
Laborer / Operator
SCV Waste Solutions
Armstrong, BC
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Executed operation of skid steer and forklift to efficiently load balers and trailers.
- Assisted with on-site truck coordination and prepared materials for baling. Secured the facility at the end of each shift.
Apprentice Mechanic
NCI Inspection & Repair
Fort St. John, BC
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated repair processes for truck trailers and heavy units, while organizing incoming stock to optimize workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness of shop environment. Operated skid steer to assist with snow removal. Supported snow clearing efforts around shop bays and customer access points.
Education
Grade 11 -
North Peace Secondary School
Fort St. John, BC01-2012
Skills
- Fleet maintenance expertise
- CVI/CVIP support
- Preventive maintenance
- Air & hydraulic brake experience
- Suspension repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Hub service expertise
- Suspension and frame maintenance
- Liftgate and auxiliary setup
- Electrical repairs
- Diagnostic software experience
- Parts sourcing & pickup
- Work orders/documentation
- Customer service
- Fleet & field service
- Experience driving 5-ton trucks
- Skid steer / loader / forklift operation
Certification
- SkilledTradesBC: Currently enrolled
- BC Full Class 5 Driver's License: Valid March 2024 - March 2029
- Air Brake Endorsement: Current
- First Aid & H2S: Valid until March 2027
Timeline
Commercial Truck Mechanic
Trail Tire Heavy Duty
01.2025 - 11.2025
Tire Technician
Trail Tire
10.2024 - 11.2024
JR Water Waste Technician
Centurion Canada Rentals and Services
04.2024 - 06.2024
Apprentice Mechanic
North West Crane
02.2024 - 04.2024
Mechanic
Quality First Motors LTD
10.2023 - 12.2023
Independent Contractor / Driver
CLSM Mechanical & Trailer Repair / Browns Transport
03.2023 - 10.2024
Service Technician / Driver
Browns Transport Ltd
11.2021 - 08.2023
Equipment Operator / Laborer
Advantage Microbial Solutions
10.2020 - 10.2021
Laborer / Operator
SCV Waste Solutions
06.2020 - 10.2020
Apprentice Mechanic
NCI Inspection & Repair
09.2019 - 03.2020
Grade 11 -
North Peace Secondary School