{"id":23,"date":"2021-09-27T00:08:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T00:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10008\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2023-09-18T19:07:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T19:07:52","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/learndiesels.com\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My grandfather had the heart of a lion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

and a permanent ban from the Atlanta Zoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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I first started working on diesels when I was 18<\/strong>. I got super lucky and landed a mechanic trainee job at Southeastern Freight Lines. I worked there for 6 years and ended up at the City of Clearwater working on Fire apparatus and heavy equipment since 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am ASE master certified<\/strong> in trucks and have a brake certification in automotive. In addition, I am an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Level 2 and certified EVT shop manager. I also have other certifications in Engine repair, bearings, CNG, and water pumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for my faults, my wife tells me I have two main problems; 1. I don\u2019t listen when she talks, 2. \u2026 Something else..????<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been so blessed to have the experience and exposure through my career. God has opened many doors and gave me the ability to help others<\/strong> on their journey. I want to share the lessons I have learned being a diesel mechanic, learning from older\/better mechanics than me<\/strong>, and managing a small shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, with that goal in mind, I\u2019ve set up this website to support my tool ???? addiction while writing about something I am passionate about. My aim is to pass on some tips and advice<\/strong> that I have picked up over the years of wrenching and offer it to you in the form of a helpful, informative, and entertaining diesel website. I also like to be able to provide mechanics of all levels from around the world a place to interact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n