Corey Padgett
Covington
Summary
Experienced Diesel Technician with background testing, diagnosing, and correcting mechanical issues with speed and accuracy. Good communicator with organized approach and solid understanding of priorities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Technician
Ryder Truck Rental
Forest Park
01.2026 - Current
- Inspect diesel engines for proper functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnose mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and equipment for repairs.
- Perform routine maintenance on trucks, including oil changes and filter replacements.
Fleet Maintenance Technician
Henry County Water Authority
McDonough
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Conduct routine maintenance on company vehicles and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues and make repairs as needed.
- Inspected vehicles for safety and maintenance compliance.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on fleet vehicles using computerized maintenance management system software.
Diesel Technician/Mechanic
Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport
Ellenwood
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Service and repair trucks and trailers repair and replace mechanical and electrical components.
- Use diagnostic software when needed to conduct after-treatment regenerations and diag on engine issues.
- Make repairs to hydraulic systems and also make tire replacements.
- Performed routine maintenance on fleet vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
Road Service Technician
L & N Truck Service
Ellenwood
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Conduct pm services on trailers, dolly's, and switchers to meet DOT compliant and repair out of service equipment.
Diesel Mechanic
Alliance Bus Group
Atlanta
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Serviced customer busses and verified that the busses were up to DOT stance.
- Assembled busses for customers and verified all components of the bus functioned properly.
Diesel Mechanic
Schneider Carriers
Atlanta
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Complete routine maintenance on company equipment by keeping equipment up to SNI Stance and troubleshooting any faults found while servicing equipment.
- Maintaining a clutter free and clean work area.
Track Mechanic
U.S. Army
Fort Riley
11.2008 - 07.2012
- Maintain 100% readiness of assigned vehicles.
- Maintain clean and clutter free work area.
- Deployed to Afghanistan 01/2011 - 02/2012 where I was in charge of over 250 pieces of motorized equipment that was kept at a 95% readiness due to having downed and out of service vehicles.
Education
Certificate of completion - Diesel Technology
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GAHigh school diploma or GED -
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Engine repairs
- Component replacement
- Brake inspections
- A/C recovery
- Vehicle maintenance
- Positive attitude
- Welding
- Materials handling
- OSHA
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Diesel Technician
Ryder Truck Rental
01.2026 - Current
Fleet Maintenance Technician
Henry County Water Authority
12.2024 - 08.2025
Diesel Technician/Mechanic
Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport
07.2021 - 08.2023
Road Service Technician
L & N Truck Service
06.2019 - 07.2021
Diesel Mechanic
Alliance Bus Group
06.2016 - 01.2019
Diesel Mechanic
Schneider Carriers
05.2014 - 06.2016
Track Mechanic
U.S. Army
11.2008 - 07.2012
Certificate of completion - Diesel Technology
Southern Crescent Technical College