David Mestas
Elk Grove, CA 95758
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain employment as a Truck and Trailer Mechanic
SKILLS:
● Twenty years experience as a Truck and Trailer Mechanic
● MIG and TIG metal and wood fabrication
● Supervision and staff training
● Air Brake Repair and Replacement
● D.
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Safety Inspection
● Knowledge of Power Hand Tools and Safety Procedures
● Ability to work from Blue Prints and Follow Design Specification
● Experienced in Repair of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment.
EDUCATION:
Milpitas Adult Education- GED (Milpitas, CA)
B & A Friction - Suspension/Air and Brake Certification (San Jose, CA)
EXPERIENCE:
02/15-21/2023 Gulf Shore Exploration - Mechanic (Rancho Cordova, CA)
Truck and Trailer repair, repair of Drill rigs, BIT inspections.
03/13-05/2018 Precision Drilling - Mechanic (San Jose, CA)
Truck and Trailer repair, repairing of Dills/ Vacs
05/08-02/2013 On Service Truck - Mechanic (San Jose, CA)
On call repairs of Trucks and Trailers, Heavy Equipment
04/06-04/08 FJM Truck & Trailer Center - Mechanic (San Jose, CA)
Performed engine diagnostics and brake overhauls, repaired and rebuilt transmissions, valve mechanisms, engines and clutches, completed general welding fabrication, performed D.
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inspections for heavy equipment, provided excellent customer service.
12/02-03/06 Coast Counties Truck & Equipment - Trailer Foreman (San Jose, CA)
Performed D.
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safety inspections of heavy duty fleet equipment, diagnosed and repaired fleet equipment within allotted time estimates, repaired hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including lift gates and trailer lifts, repaired air ride suspension systems, troubleshoot electrical wiring, welded a variety of metals using Arc, Tig and Stick, trained new employees and supervised shop staff.
04/92-12/02 Lakeshore Carrier - Shop Foreman (Santa Clara,CA)
Trained employees and supervised shop staff.