Wade Russell
New Glasgow,NS
Summary
Dedicated Truck and Transport Mechanic with extensive experience at Nova Truck Centres, excelling in diagnostics and repairs. Proven ability in troubleshooting and fleet maintenance, ensuring optimal vehicle performance. Skilled in electrical system rewiring and task prioritization, consistently delivering high-quality results and enhancing shop efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Nova Truck Centres
09.2014 - Current
- Customer truck diagnosis and maintenance and repair. I was also responsible for shop efficiency and final work quality, delegation of work to techs as well as my own work orders. Also assisted with service writer duties such as creating and final review of work orders and invoices.
- Full Freightliner and Western Star factory training as well as Detroit systems certified.
- Perform motor vehicle inspections as per the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and diagnose problems.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepare detailed repair estimates.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in engines and truck systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Truck Mechanic
Custom Spring and Welding
03.2009 - 09.2013
- Diagnose and repair suspension and steering components including king pins.
- Perform Motor Vehicle Inspections as per Nova Scotia MVI regulations.
- Some experience with hydraulic systems such as lift gates.
Education
GED -
Trenton High
Trenton, NSSkills
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical system rewiring
- Vehicle test drives
- Servicing vehicles
- Fleet maintenance
- Wheel alignment
- Parts documentation
- Maintenance and repairs
- Diagnostics
- Task prioritization
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Engine repair
Accomplishments
Fully Truck System Certified for all current model Freightliner and Western Star trucks as well as system certified Detroit Engine.
5 years experience as shop foreman overseeing up to 7 technicians.
Certification
12 years certified red seal truck and transport mechanic.
MVI inspection certification
NS labour board certified forklift operator
National Lease Tech Challenge Regional Winner
Top score in region 1 (all of Canada) National Lease Tech Challenge in 2017.
Timeline
Truck and Transport Mechanic
Nova Truck Centres
09.2014 - Current
Truck Mechanic
Custom Spring and Welding
03.2009 - 09.2013
GED -
Trenton High