Rodney Halsten

Experience

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  Harold Lemay Enterprises

  May 1987 - Sept 1991

  Technician/ Shop Foreman

  Complete repair and maintenance of a fleet of Garbage trucks varying from pickups to 26,000 GVW compactors to 18 wheelers. The work was diverse and multifaceted and included many welding tasks, fabricating and hydraulic and electro-hydraulic repairs. Oversight of the maintenance files, scheduling, and technicians along with on-going training etc. Oversaw and stocked very large parts inventory. Fleet was 50 trucks on-site. DOT inspection compliance was also a responsibility.

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  Centralia School District

  Sept 1991 - Dec 1994

  Technician

  Perform necessary school bus repairs in every category gas and diesel. Work on Fire Trucks, ambulances, and Washington State Patrol police cruisers. DOT inspections of all equipment I worked on. School bus fleet was the top rated in the state for safety and that was an important aspect of my job. Handled communications with fleet customers in proper care and maintenance of specialty vehicles.

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  Sand Crab Enterprises

  Jun 1995 - Mar 1996

  Technician, Manager

  Flat rate Technician, Customer relations, estimates, book-keeping, credit card batch and the maintenance and repair of any domestic or foreign makes of cars and trucks.

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  Charlie Echols Auto/ RV

  Mar 1996 - Oct 1998

  Technician

  Electrical and driveability work on cars and motor homes as needed. Ran chassis dynamometer for performance and diagnostic work. Service and repair of generators and roof HVAC units.

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  The Way International

  Jun 1999 - Jul 2007

  Technician/ Fleet Supervisor

  Planned and performed maintenance as needed on various fleet vehicles. Produced policies and procedures, purchased parts, maintained inventory of about 50,000 dollars of parts and supplies. Maintained files for maintenance and communicated with driving personnel. Oversee and perform repair and maintenance tasks performed at facility. Maintained and repaired MC9 passenger coach and prepared it for annual DOT inspections along with various church bus passenger vans. Provided instruction for 45 employees annually for a automobile maintenance program provided by the employer. Taught maintenance classes on a volunteer basis that eventually were published. Show less

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  Barkley Buick GMC Truck Cadillac, Inc.

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2021

  Shop Foreman

  Define and implement shop policy. Oversee and train technicians as needed. Oversee shop operations and report to management. Consultation resource as needed. Maintain shop equipment and care of shop laptop computers and other electronic equipment. Resource for handling difficult customer situations and tenuous repairs along with repair estimation and phone sales at times.

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  Tuscaloosa Toyota

  Mar 2021 - now

  Service Manager

  Service Manager at Tuscaloosa Toyota

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  Tuscaloosa BMW

  Oct 2023 - now

  Parts Department Manager