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Samuel Himoonga

Hoppers Crossing,Australia

Summary

To utilize my Technical skills and provide a professional services to customers by applying and sharing my knowledge and working in challenging and motivating working environment.I am very punctual,organized and skilled in all areas of repairs of mining Equipment, Heavy Duty Trucks as well as light duty cars.

Heavy Duty Mechanic with more than 8 years' experience in both Mining and Transportation industries.

Resourceful Truck Mechanic known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in diagnostic testing, engine repair, and preventive maintenance. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and adaptability, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and reliability.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Mechanic

SARGEANT TRANSPORT PTY LTD
truganina, Australia
11.2023 - Current

TYPES OF TRUCKS WORKING ON:

-VOLVO

-MERCEDES BENZ

-SCANIA

- KENWORTH

-FREIGHTLINER

-UD

DUTIES:

  • Services, preventive maintenances and Repairs.
  • systems Diagnostic and troubleshooting using a Tech-tool.
  • Electrical diagnostics and Repair.
  • Suspension Repairs and air system
  • Breakdowns recoveries and Repairs
  • Engine and transmission repair
  • Hydraulic in roll box repair and service
  • TRAILER REPAIRS (Replacing of Brake shoes and pads, wheel bearings, wheel drums and calipers, springs and bushes, air bags and shocks, Electrical diagnostics and repairs on (semi trailers, Dollies, Refrigeration, Vawdrey trailers, Greystar trailers, Krueger trailers, flat top trailers.
  • ABS calibrations
  • Welding
  • Fridge inspections and repairs

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Dangote Cement Ltd
Ndola, Zambia
05.2018 - 10.2023
  • Repair diesel equipment and perform preventive maintenance
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnose machines
  • Quick fix team leader
  • Engine rebuild and repair
  • Receive and prepare Breakdowns reports
  • Time allocation personnel
  • Repairs and preventive maintenance on trucks
  • Receiving engineering assistance
  • First aid assistance
  • Fuel injections pump repair
  • Suspension repairs

Diesel Mechanic

Gomez Haulage Transport and Logistics Ltd
Ndola, Zambia
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Repair diesel Machines
  • Troubleshoot and repaired equipment performance issues
  • Repair and service Hydraulic Systems
  • Carrying out repairs, services and preventive maintenance on heavy duty machines and trucks
  • Tools keeper
  • Breakdowns discoveries and repairs
  • Maintenance officer

Light Duty Mechanic

Mechanics for Africa Workshop
Ndola, Zambia
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Carrying out Repairs, services and preventive maintenance on light duty vehicles (range rovers, Toyota, mazida, ford rangers etc)
  • Generators Repair and maintenance
  • Agriculture machines repairs and preventive maintenance
  • Engine Dismantling and rebuild on light duty vehicles
  • Gear box repair

Education

Certificate 3 In Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology - Mechanical Technology

Trade Skills Australia
Melbourne , Victoria
09.2022 - 03.2023

Level 2 IVQ Diploma - Motor vehicle system

Mechanics forAfrica College
Zambia

Certificate - first Aid health and hygiene

Certificate - Computer level1

Certificate - Troubleshooting hydraulic

Certificate - Agriculture and English Language Communication

Level 1 IVQ certificate - Motor vehicle Systems

Mechanics forAfrica College
Zambia

Grade 12 -

Chiwala Technical High School
Zambia

Skills

  • Diagnostic troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic system repair
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • Trailer repairs
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Parts ordering
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Team leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Truck maintenance
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Customer service
  • Diagnostic software proficiency
  • Chassis chart reading
  • Suspension repair
  • Drive train repair
  • Fleet management experience
  • Oil changing
  • Diesel engine expertise
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Steering system maintenance
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Workplace safety practices
  • Fuel system troubleshooting
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Transmission repair
  • Exhaust system repair
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Motor analysis
  • Air conditioning service
  • Vehicle testing
  • Adaptability to new technology
  • Brake system maintenance
  • Welding
  • Brake system repair
  • Parts replacement
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fuel system service
  • Engine overhaul
  • Effective communication
  • MIG welding
  • Self motivation
  • Circuit testing
  • Parts reconditioning
  • Safety management
  • Electrical systems understanding
  • Pressure gauges
  • Safety monitoring
  • Excellent communication
  • Professionalism

Nrc

291536/62/1

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/06/93
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Zambian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christianity

References

  • Mr. Nash Lungu, Workshop Manager, Gomez Haulage and Logistic Ltd, +260968890111
  • Mr. Muzala Musangu, Workshop Manager, Dangote Cement, +2609777254444
  • Mr. Ivin Choongo, Workshop Manager, Mechanics for Africa, +260971260891

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing football
  • Reading magazine
  • Exploring

Machine Specific Experience

  • XCMG Q Y50KA mobile crane
  • CAT D6 bulldozer
  • Excavators
  • CAT 390D Excavator
  • Komatsu PC300 Excavator
  • CAT 390F Excavator
  • Liebherr 994
  • Komatsu PC 1250
  • Graders
  • Caterpillar 140, 120, 16G, 160
  • Loaders
  • Caterpillar 930, 834, 992
  • Komatsu 500A
  • Lonking ZI50NC
  • TLB
  • Forklifts
  • CAT DP 12-35 C
  • Lonking
  • Volvo FD50
  • Dump Trucks and Articulated Dump Trucks
  • Bell (B20D)
  • Volvo
  • CAT
  • Komatsu (HM300)
  • Longking
  • Bulldozer
  • CAT D8R, D9, D10N, D11R
  • Volvo CCR235
  • LDVs
  • Toyota
  • Range Rover
  • Ford
  • Nissan
  • Mitsubishi
  • Isuzu
  • Mazda
  • Tractors and Agriculture Equipment
  • Massey Ferguson
  • Various Trucks
  • Volvo FH16 610HP, FH 480HP
  • ERF EC11 Crane Truck
  • Mercedes Benz Axor 2628, Axor 1823 (Concrete Mixer)
  • Axor 1823 Putzmeister Pump
  • Benz Unimog 1300L
  • Iveco Trakker (Truck Tractor) 420/440HP, 180E 28, 140E 24, 55S 15W, 160E 24, 410E42H Tow truck, Iveco Rigid Tipper truck 320/380/420HP
  • Scania G480
  • Man 4000L Fire Truck
  • Henred Fruehauf Tridem Semi Trailer
  • BPW Tipper Semi Trailer
  • Martin Lowbed 65/75/100 ton
  • SCHMITZ Gotha SKI 39 Tipper Semi Trailer
  • Kassbohrer Semi Trailer

Special Abilities

  • Open job cards and allocate technicians in various working places
  • Help the supervisor to facilitate the orientation of new team members in collaboration with the workshop manager by familiarizing with work on the ground
  • Analyze current procedures and activities to identify and present opportunities for improvement of the workshop
  • Provide advice and technical assistance to team members
  • Work hand in hand with supervisor in receiving service and orders and inspect the quality of technicians repairs before releasing the vehicle for operation
  • Ability to perform periodic maintenance procedure on both earth moving machines and heavy Duty Trucks
  • Ability to Fault find with both Diesel and Petrol Engines
  • Inspect the vehicles before and after work
  • Overhauling Engines and Evaluating vehicle Systems
  • Able to prepare breakdowns and Daily, weekly and monthly reports
  • Adaptive and creative, Excellent teamwork
  • Troubleshooting and diagnose faults using Diagnostic machines
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair Hydraulics systems
  • Knowledge of the principle of lubrication
  • Self-motivated, effective communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Field work/ Break down recovery
  • Troubleshooting and repairing of the Clutch system, replacement of the Clutch discs, pressure plates clutch system, Clutch control valves, Clutch servo units
  • Rebuild of air Compressors
  • Repair of steering boxes
  • Repair of final drive units
  • Unimog Gearbox repair and overhaul
  • Act as PIC (Person in Charge) in absentia of the supervisor

Timeline

Truck Mechanic

SARGEANT TRANSPORT PTY LTD
11.2023 - Current

Certificate 3 In Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology - Mechanical Technology

Trade Skills Australia
09.2022 - 03.2023

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Dangote Cement Ltd
05.2018 - 10.2023

Diesel Mechanic

Gomez Haulage Transport and Logistics Ltd
01.2017 - 04.2018

Light Duty Mechanic

Mechanics for Africa Workshop
01.2016 - 12.2017

Level 2 IVQ Diploma - Motor vehicle system

Mechanics forAfrica College

Certificate - first Aid health and hygiene

Certificate - Computer level1

Certificate - Troubleshooting hydraulic

Certificate - Agriculture and English Language Communication

Level 1 IVQ certificate - Motor vehicle Systems

Mechanics forAfrica College

Grade 12 -

Chiwala Technical High School
Samuel Himoonga