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Dave Kidd

Dave Kidd

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Shop Manager First Student

  • Education

    • Unitied rentals

      2014 -
      Class 7 - Telescopic Forklift Certification

      Telescopic Handler and Forklift Training

    • Ontario College of trades

      2000 -
      Class E Mechanics License Automotive Mechanics

    • McMaster University

      1983 - 1986
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Students off Campus Society Political Science

  • Experience

    • Stock Transportation

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
      Fleet Manager

      Managed a maintenance facility with a fleet of over 200 school buses.Supervised and mentored seven employees and scheduled all mainteance.Reduced operating costs by $300,000.00Controlled purchasing, invoicing, and entry of work ordersMaintained open communicationsInvestigated radio requirements and implemented required upgrades for two divisions; changed from UHF to VHF and added channels

    • GE Trailer Fleet Services

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Ontario Mobile Maintenance Manager

      Supervised 19 mechanics throughout OntarioResponsible for ad hoc maintenace sales within RegionCompleted Budgetary forecasts

    • Holcim canada

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
      Maintenance Supervisor

      Organized maintenance and safety inspections for a fleet of 170 vehicles. Supervised 14 mechanics in 7 locations.Actively participated on Committees, including Maintenance Safety Day.

    • Capital Sewer

      Apr 2013 - Feb 2017
      Manager Fleet and Facility

      Direct supervision of all shop employees Improved driver understanding and compliance with maintenance log by over 15% with consistent improvement noted

    • Groupe Robert

      Feb 2017 - Nov 2018
      Shop Manager

    • SUPERIOR TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICES LLC

      Nov 2018 - Sept 2020
      General Manager

    • First Student

      Sept 2020 - now
      Shop Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR & AED

      Red Cross
      Dec 2018

    • Associate Member

      ATSSA
      May 2015

    • Accident Investigation

      Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

    • JONAS Software

      Jonas Software
      Jan 2016

    • 5S Lean

      First Student
      Feb 2021

    • Canada labour code

      Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Corporate Social Responsibility

      Issued by Holcim Canada on Aug 2012
      Holcim CanadaAssociated with Dave Kidd