Experience

Town of Vienna, VA Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vehicle Maintenance Fleet Supervisor

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  Maintains a safe, productive and clean workplace; performs general administrative task evaluations, training, coaching, and mentoring of workforce. Coordinates, prioritizes and schedules facilities, parts and repair work; makes decisions on extent of repairs and priorities; reviews weekly maintenance report schedules. Sets up maintenance schedules based on manufacturer data to include equipment miles; sets triggers for required maintenance. Tracks and reports on vehicle performance and dependability, fleet mileage calculations, mechanics’ productivity and history; sets up and track product performance; e.g., retread tire ware vs new tire ware. Researches mechanical issues, diagnostic procedures and concerns; solicits mechanics’ input, then selects best approach to proceed. Works with customers to help them select dependable accessories and advises of suitability and maintenance concerns. Works with Parts Specialist to ensure critical parts availability for daily, emergency and seasonal operations. Advises customers of procedures and practices to maintain equipment properly. Contacts vendors to obtain parts, requests quotes and details needed to purchase, requests for waiver, and/or credit card purchases. Communicates with employees, leaders, and customers; seeks ways to continually improve services. Runs software diagnostics on heavy fleet vehicles. Investigates and implements training opportunities; provides safety training in compliance of OSHA and Virginia Department of Labor requirements.

• Mechanic I

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Diagnoses, services, maintains, and repairs some light, and medium equipment including repairs on transmissions, clutches, exhaust systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, and brake systems; gains experience in the diagnosis, service, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment such front-end loaders, backhoes, street sweepers, and rollers. Practices and performs custom modifications on vehicles and equipment including welding, using cutting torches, brazing, and metalsmithing. Gains experience in using a variety of hardware and software based diagnostic tools such as OTC Genisys, Fleet Controller, EASE, and JPro Commercial; uses wiring, hydraulic and troubleshooting charts. Under guidance, listens to and questions drivers and operators; reviews written repair and service orders; occasionally determines vehicle condition by sight, touch, and smell; performs road tests. Maintains police vehicles' on board emergency lighting and accessories. Performs light to moderate fabrication and welding.



Ryder System, Inc.

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• 2nd Shift Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

  • Feb 1999 - Jan 2014

  Responsible for scheduling, planning & assigning work to the Technicians and Service employees under their direction while ensuring quality of work produced and compliance with all Safety and EPA rules and regulations. Responsible for assisting and training Technicians as needed, providing customer service to the daily customers, and giving feedback to the Service Manager on the performance of employees for appraisal or disciplinary purposes In addition, the Technician in Charge may also oversee parts distribution & inventory, shop reporting, warranty recovery, unit tracking, payroll administration and other duties assigned by the Supervisor/Manager



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Diesel Technician (3521/3522)

  • Nov 1994 - Nov 1998

  Serviced, inspected, maintained, and repaired motor transport equipment. Serviced, inspected, maintained, and repaired motor transport equipment.