Dylan Spilak
Vernon,BC
Summary
Well-qualified Heavy Duty Mechanic with a ten-year background in maintaining and repairing heavy equipment. Familiar with pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical repair. Sound knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance with skill to repair, modify and overhaul wide ranges of equipment. Reads and comprehends instruction provided by manufacturers. Blue seal and CVIP qualified, bringing journeyman expertise to the field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Wabasca Truck And Trailer Repair
2019.12 - 2022.02
- Specialized in repairing Cummins equipment but learned ins and outs of many different manufacturer's pieces.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Performed routine and preventive maintenance on wide ranges of heavy duty equipment, highway truck and trailer being most common.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Completed CVIP inspections and repairs.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Discussed repairs with customers and advocated for vehicle safety.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function
- Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Repair
2018.08 - 2019.12
- Majority of time was spent doing engine diagnostics on all manufacturers, but mainly Cummins,
- At this licensed Cummins facility, training was received to excel when repairing these products and systems, and providing warranty work.
- Performing CVIP inspections and repairs.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repair needed, via computer diagnostics and trouble-shooting.
- Performed routine and preventive maintenance on wide ranges of heavy duty equipment, focusing on highway truck and trailer transport.
- Trouble shooting and finding cause of failure, in systems such as after-treatment (DPS), electrical, braking (ABS), and multiplex systems.
- Truck and trailer suspension repairs, performing full wheel alignments.
- Confident in completing engine in-frame jobs and overhauls of many makes.
- Routinely replaced transmissions & differentials
- Able to perform roadside assistance
- Welding
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Spilak Tank Truck Services
2013.06 - 2016.03
- Majority of work at Spilak's was on truck and transportation units (fleet maintenance) starting off with performing simple services.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained a range of units here including tank/vacuum trucks, B train truck configurations, and more.
- Tasks include but not limited to changing oil, wheel seals, servicing breaks, tire rods, differentials, drive lines and more
- Performed service calls
Education
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician - Skilled Trade Certificate -
Grande Prairie Regional College
Fairview, AB04.2018
High School Diploma -
Roland Michener Secondary School
Slave Lake06.2014
Skills
- Repair Work
- Hand and Power Tools
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Components
- Scheduled Services
- Wiring System Replacement
- Engine Diagnostics
- Cummins Insite
- Rebuilding Engines
- Transmission Service
- Weld Structures
- HVAC Repair
Additional Information
- Enrolled in the Alberta Registered Apprentice Program in June 2012
Certifications
- Heavy Equipment Technician - On-Road April 2018 to Present
- Heavy Equipment Technician - Off-Road April 2018 to Present
- Transport Trailer Technician April 2018 to Present
- Truck and Transport Technician April 2018 to Present
Timeline
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Wabasca Truck And Trailer Repair
2019.12 - 2022.02
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Repair
2018.08 - 2019.12
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Spilak Tank Truck Services
2013.06 - 2016.03
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician - Skilled Trade Certificate -
Grande Prairie Regional College
High School Diploma -
Roland Michener Secondary School
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