Billy Lackey
Monroe
Summary
Dedicated Diesel Mechanic with extensive experience at Cs Truck & Trailer Repair Service, skilled in diagnosing complex mechanical issues and implementing preventive maintenance. Known for exceptional communication and teamwork, I enhance operational efficiency while ensuring safety compliance. Proficient in using diagnostic tools and maintaining heavy equipment for optimal performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Lackey Lawncare
Monroe, GA
08.2005 - Current
- Operated lawn care equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers efficiently.
- Assisted in maintaining landscape aesthetics through regular mowing, edging, and weeding.
- Learned safety protocols for equipment operation and maintenance to ensure workplace safety.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate daily tasks and objectives.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Maintained clean work areas by removing debris, leaves, and branches from client properties.
- Enhanced property appearance through regular mowing, edging, and trimming of lawns.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication of services provided and project timelines.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Diesel Mechanic
Cs Truck & Trailer Repair Service
Lithonia, GA
08.2015 - 05.2025
- Mentored junior mechanics in best practices for safety and equipment handling.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to minimize vehicle downtime effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities for compliance purposes.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Troubleshot electrical system issues accurately to reduce the likelihood of recurring problems down the line.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations related to diesel mechanics.
- Reduced downtime for vehicles by diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
Diesel Mechanic
Swift Transportation
Monroe, GA
02.2005 - 07.2015
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on trucks to enhance
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and reduce turnaround time.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills, teamwork abilities, and effective communication among colleagues and supervisors alike.
Education
High School Diploma -
PennFoster High School
Penn, PASkills
- Power tool operation
- Tree planting
- Hand tool proficiency
- Garden maintenance
- Debris disposal
- Mowing techniques
- Pruning techniques
- Groundskeeping safety
- Turf management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Responsible and punctual
- Using hand tools
- Landscape maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
- Heavy lifting
- Landscape equipment operation
- Maintaining equipment
- Heavy equipment operation
- Trimming and weeding
- Grounds maintenance
- Physically fit
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Cs Truck & Trailer Repair Service
08.2015 - 05.2025
Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Lackey Lawncare
08.2005 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Swift Transportation
02.2005 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
PennFoster High School