Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Aaron Blachford

Rising Star Hydraulics
Watertown
3
years of professional experience

Reliable worker who pays attention to detail and strong willingness to learn. Good at problem solving and thinking outside the box. Team player that can take accountability and takes pride in the work that is done.

Work History

General Worker

1 Year 1 Month
Rising Star Hydraulics | 08.2025 - Current
  • Paraflanged ends on hydraulic lines
  • Single flare and double flared hydraulic lines
  • Worked in the shipping department

Diesel Technician

1 Year 11 Months
Safety Service Inc | 09.2024 - 08.2026
  • Executed thorough DOT inspections on semis, semi-trailers and light-duty car trailers to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Executed comprehensive maintenance and repair on tractor and trailer chassis, focusing on wheel seals, suspension components, and air bags.
  • Executed replacement of brake shoes, S-cams, S-cam bushings, and brake cans to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
  • Executed replacement of front leaf springs, bushings, shocks, wheel seals, air bags, track arms, and torque arms on trucks.
  • Performed various electrical diagnostics on trailers and trucks.

Diesel Tech Apprentice

1 Year 4 Months
Weistech | 05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
  • Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance activities including belt and hose replacements. Managed oil change operations for semi-trucks. Coordinated radiator replacements in trucks.
  • Worked on wheel seals and also pressured washed trucks' engine bays to ensure clean work area.

Education

High School Diploma

Northwestern Area School | Mellette, SD | 05-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology

Lake Area Tech | Watertown, SD | 05-2027

Skills

Electrical Diag
RReliable
Fabrication
Attention to detail
Dependable
Troubleshooting
Electrical diagnostics
Team player

Timeline

General Worker

Rising Star Hydraulics
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Diesel Technician

Safety Service Inc
09.2024 - 08.2026Read More

Diesel Tech Apprentice

Weistech
05.2023 - 09.2024Read More

Lake Area Tech

Associate of Applied Science from Diesel Technology
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Northwestern Area School

High School Diploma
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Aaron Blachford