How to Write a Diesel Mechanic Resume
Even though diesel mechanics are in high demand, you'll still need a good resume to stand out from the pack. Your resume gives prospective employers a flavor of your diesel mechanic experience and skills. It is also the opportunity to tell your prospective employer about professional certifications and specialized training that you have. A well written resume will help you get your foot in the door if you're fresh out of college or have 10 years experience working on trucks.
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Write your contact information. At the top of every resume is your personal contact information. This should include you name, address, telephone number, and email address. The last two are of particular importance, as this is how your employer will most likely contact you.
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Summarize your skills. Lead off your resume with a brief summary of your diesel mechanic skills. Make a list of your major duties at past diesel shops you have worked at. Now pull the core skills out of these positions. If you are fresh out of trade school, think back to skills that your learned in class. No matter what your level of experience, you have a core of skills in your trade. Highlight those right at the top of your resume.
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List your work experience. Starting with your most recent job and continuing backward, list related positions that you have held. If looking for your first diesel mechanic job, list your positions anyway. Experience around a diesel shop or at the local mall speaks volumes about your work ethic, attendance and productivity.
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Detail your professional duties. Underneath each position, use bullet points to call attention to three or four of your main duties. Use action-oriented language in the first person, omitting "I" and "Me." Be as specific as possible when talking about what kinds of engines you work on and which parts. Highlight areas of expertise such as suspension, drive trains or inspections. If you supervise a fleet, say how large it is. Specify any specialized tools used.
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List any professional certifications. List your National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications underneath your professional duties. This tells your employer that you have current, industry standard training and abilities in your field. Include any other certifications you may have, but put your ASEs at the top.
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List your educational history. In a specialized trade such as diesel engine maintenance and repair education is particularly important. List every program that you completed, what program it was, and where the program is located. If you have a grade point average more than 3.0, list that in parentheses.
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Proofread your resume. Begin by running a spell check. Then print your resume out. Read it over three or four times looking for any errors, typos or other mistakes.
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