Louis Despland
Qualified Diesel Mechanic
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About
Honest, hard working and self motivated diesel mechanic with extensive experience in maintenance and repair of earth moving machinery, trucks, and heavy equipment. Fully qualified diesel mechanic and auto electrician with a proven track record of reliability, loyalty, and commitment to delivering high-quality work. Fast learner with the ability to tackle challenging projects and grow with the company.
Experience
Diesel Mechanic and Agricultural Truck Driver - Sparhawk Trucking - Rapid, Wisconsin, USA
(2026-07)
Diesel Mechanic and Agricultural Truck Driver - Vander Walt Trucking - North Dakota, USA
Diesel Mechanic - KOMATSU
(2017-09 - 2017-09)
Diesel Mechanic - WORK FORCE - LABOUR HIRE CONTRACT FOR KOMATSU - Postmasburg
(2016-08 - 2017-08)
Diesel Mechanic - PHOENIX PLANT HIRE - Burgersfort
(2015-07 - 2015-11)
- Contract ended
Field Service Technician - DEUTZ DIESEL POWER - Steelpoort
(2015-01 - 2015-06)
Support the service department by providing an efficient and skilled field service function covering all engine models. Secondary purpose to assist in product and warranty support when required and to promote spare parts sales.
Diesel Mechanic - MCC PLANT HIRE
(2012-09 - 2014-04)
Maintenance and repair of earth moving machinery.
- Retrenched
Diesel Mechanic - MOOLMANS SMALDEEL SITE
(2010-08 - 2012-09)
Maintenance and repair of earth moving machinery.
- Contract ended
Diesel Mechanic - MCC PLANT HIRE
(2008-04 - 2010-06)
Maintenance and repair of earth moving machinery.
- Contract ended
Service and Repair Technician - KUMBA RESOURCES
(1987 - 2008-03)
Service and repair of earth moving and light machinery.
- Better opportunities
SA ARMY TECHNICAL CORPS
(1987 - 1989)
Diesel Mechanic and Equipment Operator - Various
(1989-07 - 2008-03)
Experience with a wide range of heavy equipment including KOMATSU DOZER 375, KOMATSU 825 GRADERS, KOMATSU LOADERS, KOMATSU DOZERS, KOMATSU EXCAVATORS, CAT 777 AND 769 DUMP TRUCKS, CAT EXCAVATORS, CAT ROAD ROLLERS, BELL WATER TANKERS, BELL DUMP TRUCKS, VOLVO DUMP TRUCKS, VOLVO LOADERS, LIEBHERR EXCAVATORS, HYUNDAI HYDRAULIC HAMMER, TEREX 180, MERCEDES BENZ BUSSES AND TRUCKS, TOYOTA, MAZDA AND DATSUN VEHICLES, ISUZU LDVs AND TRUCKS, MASSEY FERGUSON, FIAT AND FORD TRACTORS, TITAN 180T TRUCKS.
- July 1989 to December 1991: Assisted with the rebuild of TEREX 180
- August 1991: Completed apprenticeship
- January 1998 to March 2008: Transferred to another section, rebuilt MERCEDES BENZ trucks and repaired/rebuilt tractors (lifts, suspensions, engines, etc.)
- From January 1998: Assisted with the rebuild of second fleet of trucks, completed front struts, assisted with V16 MTU engine installation and HAULPAK 730E rebuild
- Responsible for all generators and mobile welding machines
Education
Grade 12 - MIDDELBURG TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (1986 - 1986)
Fully Qualified Diesel Mechanic / Auto Electrical - Diesel Mechanic
