Jose Antonio Monroy
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly experienced Diesel and Heavy Truck Technician with over 30 years of hands-on expertise in engine rebuilding, heavy truck repair, and long-term business operations. Proven ability to overhaul major diesel engine platforms, perform precision machine shop work, and build lasting vendor and customer relationships. Known for high-quality workmanship, safety focus, and reliable service.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Diesel & Heavy Truck Technician
JMV Trucking
01.2000 - 01.2025
- Performed comprehensive general truck repairs on Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, and International vehicles.
- Diagnosed, repaired, and overhauled diesel engines, including Detroit Diesel DD15, DD13, and Cummins ISX.
- Removed and replaced brake systems, shocks, and suspension components.
- Built and maintained a reliable vendor network, supporting 25 years of successful business operations.
- Established strong working relationships with vendors, customers, and sales representatives to ensure timely parts availability and consistent customer satisfaction.
- Managed day-to-day shop operations, quality standards, scheduling, and customer service.
- Self-Employed
Machine Shop Specialist
Commerce Diesel
03.1992 - 01.2000
- Rebuilt critical engine components, including turbochargers, air compressors, water pumps, and oil pumps.
- Utilized precision measuring tools such as dial calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and compression testers to ensure exact specifications.
- Worked effectively in a team-based machine shop environment, supporting productivity and quality control.
- Established and maintained a vendor base for parts and specialized equipment essential to machine shop operations.
Skills
- Diesel Engine Repair & Overhaul
- Engine Component Rebuilding (Turbochargers, Compressors, Pumps)
- Heavy Truck Repair (Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, International)
- Brake & Suspension Systems
- Precision Measurement & Specialty Tooling
- Vendor & Parts Sourcing
- Customer & Supplier Relationship Management
- Business Operations & Long-Term Client Retention
- Dial Calipers
- Micrometers
- Torque Wrenches
- Compression Testers
- Specialty Diesel Engine Tooling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner / Diesel & Heavy Truck Technician
JMV Trucking
01.2000 - 01.2025
Machine Shop Specialist
Commerce Diesel
03.1992 - 01.2000