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Overview
Work History
Education
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Summary Of Qualifications And Experience
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Tesfay Gebre

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dynamic Truck Mechanic with extensive experience at KENWORTH OF ONTARIO, Freightliner Ottawa successfully diagnosing and repairing diesel engine malfunctions, enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, I excel in problem-solving and documentation management, ensuring minimal downtime and high-quality service delivery. Committed to safety and excellence in vehicle repair.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Mechanic

West Carlton Concrete
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Responsible for servicing/repairing trucks in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
  • Ongoing maintenance/repairs
  • Diagnose equipment problems
  • Brake and Safety Inspections
  • Complete all documentation associated with equipment repairs
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
  • Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team.
  • Read, understand and interpret service manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders.
  • Plan work and make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work.
  • Maintain good relationships with customers and co-workers.
  • Diagnose issues and recommend required repairs. Troubleshooting experience.
  • Write up quotes and communicate with customers.
  • Perform required repairs.
  • Assist other team members when assigned.
  • Design and recommend preventative maintenance programs to customers.
  • Emergency road side service. (service calls)

Truck Mechanic

Clean Water Works
01.2018 - 01.2022

• Diagnose and accurately perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under minimal supervision. Repairs include brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Remove, overhaul, and reinstall mechanical components with minimal supervision.
• Lead preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections and annual maintenance inspections.
• Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain records of all maintenance work completed including parts and supplies used.
• Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
• Evaluate completed work prior to release and seek approval where required.
• Lead road calls and emergency services, as necessary.
• Adhere to Clean Water Works standards, policies, and procedures.
• Move vehicles safely between job and work area.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested or required.

Truck Mechanic

J.B. Mobile Mechanic Inc
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Rebuilt truck transmissions according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Installed custom exhaust systems on various types of trucks.
  • Reassembled engine components after repairs were completed.
  • Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
  • Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
  • Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.

Truck Mechanic

KENWORTH OF ONTARIO
01.2011 - 01.2016

Successfully diagnosed and repaired over 100+ diesel engine malfunctions per year, resulting in minimal downtime for clients. Reduced maintenance costs through implementation of a preventative maintenance program. Diagnosis/troubleshooting of major components (engines, transmissions, differentials), OEM. Warranty required guid line, trouble shoot and repairs.

Education

Basic Training Diploma - Diesel Service Technology

Collage
Vancouver, BC
09-1990

Skills

  • Brake inspection
  • Engine rebuilding
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Safety inspections
  • Vehicle repair
  • Documentation management
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Circuit testing
  • Exhaust system repair
  • Engine diagnostic software
  • Steering mechanisms
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • HVAC repair
  • Brake system repair
  • Heavy equipment repair
  • Equipment installation
  • Suspension systems repair
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer-assisted troubleshooting

Summary Of Qualifications And Experience

30, Operate, Diagnostics & Repair: Engine overhaul, transmission repair, electrical and electronic system diagnostics and repair, fuel and emission system repair, brake system repair, suspension system repair, air conditioning repair, exhaust system repair, preventative maintenance., Hydraulic system, Ignition system, Automatic transmission, Standard transmission, Drive train components, Truck-trailer repair., Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system., Operate and repair test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, and pumps., Heavy-Duty Equipment: Experience with various makes and models of diesel trucks (Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, International)., Tools & Equipment: Proficient in using diagnostic scanners, welding equipment, and specialized diesel equipment., Safety Procedures: Adherence to OSHA regulations and safety protocols in a fast-paced environment., Maintenance Records: Accurate record-keeping of repairs, maintenance schedules, and parts inventory., Troubleshooting: Ability to quickly and efficiently diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems., Customer Service: Interacting with customers, providing updates on repair status, and answering questions., Servicing/repairing trucks in a safe, efficient, and effective manner., Ongoing maintenance/repairs., Diagnose equipment problems., Brake and Safety Inspections., Complete all documentation associated with equipment repairs., Maintain a clean and orderly work environment., Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team., Read, understand and interpret service manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders., Plan work and make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work., Maintain good relationships with customers and co-workers., Diagnose issues and recommend required repairs., Write up quotes and communicate with customers., Perform required repairs., Assist other team members when assigned., Design and recommend preventative maintenance programs to customers., Emergency roadside service (service calls).

Timeline

Truck Mechanic

West Carlton Concrete
01.2022 - 01.2025

Truck Mechanic

Clean Water Works
01.2018 - 01.2022

Truck Mechanic

J.B. Mobile Mechanic Inc
01.2016 - 01.2017

Truck Mechanic

KENWORTH OF ONTARIO
01.2011 - 01.2016

Basic Training Diploma - Diesel Service Technology

Collage
Tesfay Gebre