Hendrik Venter
Tauranga
Summary
I am self-motivated and energetic with excellent interpersonal skills. Thorough understanding of the Automotive After sales market/industry. Strong customer focus and ability to resolve customers inquiries. Dedicated Diesel Mechanic with over 20 years experience in heavy and light equipment repair and maintenance. Familiar with safety standards and all manner of repairs. Consistently adhere to Dealer, Factory and Company standards of maintenance and repair work. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Resourceful Diesel Mechanic versed in automobile, truck and Van repair. Honest professional committed to completing repairs on time and with fair pricing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
BR & SL Porters
01.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy-duty trucks and trailers to minimize downtime and enhance safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, improving repair turnaround time.
- Servicing of fleet trucks and trailers
- Manufacturing components
- Electrical repairs
Diesel Mechanic
Truckline Services
04.2019 - Current
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Installed new vehicle systems and components.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Reviewed repairs with customers and advocated for vehicle safety.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves.
- Maintained vehicles by changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating components.
- Installed accessories and non-OEM components to meet vehicle operator needs.
- Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
- Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components.
- Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
- Tested electronic computer components in automobiles to determine proper operation.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
Vans Service Manager and System Technician
Mercedes-Benz
06.2011 - 12.2019
- Calculate monthly workshop productivity and incentives payouts
- Assisting in customer complaints
- Creating and invoicing job cards
- Assisting all technitions with fault finding
- Monthly workshop budget meetings
- Working on all Mercedes-Benz Light Commercial Vehicles (Sprinters, Vito, Viano, V-class and Fuso Canter)
- Diagnosis and Trouble shooting with required Diagnostic Tools
- Servicing and all mechanical repairs
- Mechanical Failure analysis
- Engine and driveline overhaul
- All Electrical Fault Finding and Repair's
- Wiring Harnesses Repair and Rebuilds
- New Control Unit Replacement and Programming
- Coding on Key's
- Software Updating on Control Units
- Investigate and Diagnose all Warranty Repair according to Mercedes-Benz
- Carry Out Workshop Standards as per Mercedes-Benz
- Loading Technical Cases to Mercedes-Benz Germany of unknown failures.
Diesel Mechanic
Tyco International
02.2003 - 05.2011
- 24HR Roadside assistance on roster
- Diagnosis and problem solving
- Servicing and Major repairs on International, Daf, Peterbuild, Kenworth and Navi Star Trucks
- Engine Overhauls on Cummins, Cat and Paccar
- Manual and Automatic transmission overhauls
- Air system trouble shooting and repairs
- All electrical repairs and rebuilt of cab, chassis and engine harnesses
Apprentice
BB Auto
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assisting with servicing and all repairs on Nissan, Fiat, Renault and Alfa Vehicles
Education
Diesel Mechanic -
Merseta
South-AfricaSkills
- Budgeting
- Customer satisfaction
- Computer skills
- Invoicing
- Vehicle System Analysis
- Oil Service
- Computer Tracking
- Electrical and Electronic
- Teamwork
- Think on my feet
- Comfort with technology
- Understanding hand tools
- Willingness to learn
- Good in decision making
- Diagnostic tools
- Self motivated
- Inspection Checklists
- Time Management
Education and Training
Qualified Diesel Mechanic
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
BR & SL Porters
01.2023 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Truckline Services
04.2019 - Current
Vans Service Manager and System Technician
Mercedes-Benz
06.2011 - 12.2019
Diesel Mechanic
Tyco International
02.2003 - 05.2011
Apprentice
BB Auto
01.2002 - 01.2003
Diesel Mechanic -
Merseta