Jeremy Runnels
Texarkana
Summary
Detail-oriented Diesel Technician skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues and performing maintenance on heavy-duty vehicles. Ensures safety compliance and precision in repairs to optimize vehicle performance. Experienced in troubleshooting diesel systems, increasing vehicle uptime and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective collaboration and problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Technician
Texarkana Mack Sales
Texarkana
01.2019 - Current
- Diagnosed diesel engine issues using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Diagnosed and performed accurate repair on brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains and transmission clutches.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical problems in diesel engines using specialized diagnostic tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair services on diesel engines, including engine overhauls, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, transmissions and clutches.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components in diesel engines and systems.
- Replaced worn out parts such as injectors, pumps, air filters, spark plugs and belts.
- Dismantled and extracted malfunctioning parts from diesel engines to facilitate repairs. and repaired components or installed new ones.
- Removed cylinder heads from engines for inspection or replacement of gaskets or valves.
- Collaborated with team members to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues, improving overall repair turnaround.
- Utilized hydraulic systems expertise to service truck lifts effectively.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to identify any potential safety risks before they become major problems.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and performed repairs.
- Read job orders and observed and listened to vehicles in operation to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs to facilitate future diagnostics and enhance team efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all repair processes.
Diesel Mechanic
Waste Managment
Texarkana
12.2012 - 01.2019
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in diesel engines and related systems.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify faults in vehicle systems efficiently.
- Performed preventive maintenance on waste collection vehicles and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
- Cleaned and lubricated components prior to reassembling engines and vehicles.
- Adjusted engine timing to factory specifications.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating and electrical systems.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their diesel engine needs.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
Education
Small Enigne Repair
Arkansas High School
Texarkana01-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Welding, Engineering And Manufacturing Technology
Ivy Tech College
Evansville, INSkills
- Diesel engine overhauls
- Engine rebuilding
- Brake inspection
- Electrical diagnostics
- A/C repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Parts procurement
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
Certification
- Heavy Equipment/Forklift Certified
- HAZMAT Training
- Texas/Interstate DOT Inspection qualified
- Code of Business Conduct
- Customer Relation Training
- Safety Inspection of Heavy Equipment
Timeline
Diesel Technician
Texarkana Mack Sales
01.2019 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Waste Managment
12.2012 - 01.2019
Small Enigne Repair
Arkansas High School
Some College (No Degree) - Welding, Engineering And Manufacturing Technology
Ivy Tech College