ASE-certified diesel mechanic with 8 years diagnosing and repairing Class 8 trucks and trailers. Works on Cummins, Detroit and PACCAR engines and aftertreatment systems, and cut average road-call repair time 30% at a 140-truck fleet shop through better diagnostics and parts staging.
Experience
Diesel Technician III, Highline Fleet Services (Kansas City, MO)
Feb 2021 – Present
Diagnose and repair Cummins X15, Detroit DD15 and PACCAR MX-13 engines, transmissions and brakes for a 140-truck fleet
Resolve DPF, SCR and EGR faults with INSITE and DiagnosticLink, cutting aftertreatment comebacks 40%
Perform FMCSA annual inspections as a qualified inspector under 49 CFR 396.19 and 396.25, completing 300+ a year
Cut average road-call repair time 30% by building pre-staged parts kits for the 10 most common failures
Repaired air brake systems, suspensions and reefer units on customer trucks, billing 115% of flat-rate hours
Rebuilt 25 in-frame engines with no warranty returns
Education
Diploma, Diesel Technology, WyoTech (Jan 2017 – Mar 2018)
Skills
Certifications: ASE T2, T3, T4, T6 and T8, EPA Section 609 MVAC
Engines and systems: Cummins, Detroit, PACCAR, Allison and Eaton transmissions, air brakes
Diagnostics: Cummins INSITE, Detroit DiagnosticLink, PACCAR DAVIE4, Noregon JPRO
Shop: Fleetio and TMT work orders, PM programs, welding and fabrication
How to write a Diesel Mechanic resume
A strong Diesel Mechanic resume shows the licences and ratings you hold, the vehicles, aircraft or routes you run, and your record on safety, on-time performance and compliance. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Skills
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
CDL, FAA or FRA licences and endorsements
DOT and FMCSA compliance
Hours of service and ELD use
Route planning
Pre-trip and pre-flight inspections
Hazardous materials handling
Dispatch and load planning
Fleet and aircraft maintenance
Customer service
Safety management systems (SMS)
Example bullet points
Drove 1.1M accident-free miles in 9 years on a CDL-A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, holding 99% on-time delivery
Cut empty miles from 18% to 11% by rebuilding lane plans and backhaul matches for a 60-truck fleet
Logged 6,200 flight hours as an A320 first officer with zero FAA violations and a 98% on-time departure rate
Tips from recruiters
List each licence with its class, endorsements, ratings and issuing body (for example "CDL Class A, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements" or "FAA ATP, A320 type rating").
Lead with safety numbers such as accident-free miles, clean inspections or violation-free years, because employers screen on them first.
Name the equipment, aircraft, routes and systems you know (Samsara ELDs, McLeod, Sabre, Boeing 737) so recruiters can match you quickly.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Professional: Dark header band with a tinted skills sidebar
Diesel Mechanic resume FAQ
What should a Diesel Mechanic resume include?
A Diesel Mechanic resume should show the licences and ratings you hold, the vehicles, aircraft or routes you run, and your record on safety, on-time performance and compliance. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Skills and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Diesel Mechanic?
Classic, Compact and Professional work well for Diesel Mechanic roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Diesel Mechanic resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Diesel Mechanic put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Diesel Mechanic roles are CDL, FAA or FRA licences and endorsements, DOT and FMCSA compliance, Hours of service and ELD use, Route planning, Pre-trip and pre-flight inspections and Hazardous materials handling.
How do I write strong Diesel Mechanic resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as accident-free miles, on-time performance and miles or flight hours. For example: "Drove 1.1M accident-free miles in 9 years on a CDL-A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, holding 99% on-time delivery."