Experience

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  United states air force

  Aug 1995 - Aug 2000

  Auto and diesel mechanic

  Trained and oversaw new mechanics and managed the repair and maintenance of the base fleet including light duty auto, construction equipment, heavy diesel, emergency response vehicles, and refuel trucks. Trained and prepared for air flight control.Certified in engine repair, power train, drive train, suspension, hydraulic and air brakes, electrical repair, CNG fuel inspection and repair, JDE sales and order entry.

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  Interstate distributor

  Sept 2000 - Jan 2004

  Shop foreman

  Brought on as a mechanic to repair and maintain semi-trucks and trailers; promoted to Foreman within one year. Provided day-to-day supervision for staff mechanics as well as ongoing customer service to truck drivers. Generated work orders, monitored inventory levels, and procured parts for repair and maintenance needs.Certified to repair Freightliner, Peterbilt, Autocar, Mack, Allison, Eaton, Dana, Meritor, and Bendix products. Also experienced in repairs on Cummins, Detroit, Mercedes, Caterpillar, and International products. Show less

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  Nw cascades

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Mechanic

  Held direct accountability for repair and maintenance of a fleet of construction and reclamation equipment. Worked equipment from a variety of manufacturers including Pape, Hitachi, John Deere, and Caterpillar.Fleet included batch plant, pump trucks, pump equipment, drilling equipment, dump trucks, graders, excavators, D6s to D9s, pavers, street sweepers, loaders, skid steers, road rollers, forklifts up to 20k, crane equipment, and telehandlers.

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  Mcneilus truck and manufacturing, inc.

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2011

  Led a team of 3 field service technicians responsible for routine maintenance and warranty repairs on customer trucks. Trained, coached, and mentored technicians in techniques and best practices to exceed SRT times. Assisted Research and Development and Manufacturing in the development and finalization of new truck products. Stepped in to provide back up for the Service Manager as needed.Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical and hydraulic issues and CNG fuel systems. Fabricated, welded, and repaired components for manufacturer updates as needed.Worked on McNeilus body hydraulics and electrical systems with the integration of chassis such as International, Peterbilt, Autocar, Mack, Freightliner, and Crane carrier. Show less

  • Service Technician Shop Lead

    Feb 2007 - Dec 2011

  • Parts Sales Representative, Service Technician

    Jan 2005 - Feb 2007
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  Republic services

  Dec 2011 - Apr 2019

  Fleet maintenance manager

  Responsible for business unit fleet maintenance of 150+ alternative fuel and diesel trucks for two divisions in Bellevue and Lynwood. Oversee finance functions including cost per engine hour, forecasts, and development and management of a $7M budget.Manage the scheduling of all repairs and preventative maintenance efforts and ensure efficient completion. Maintain strong vendor relationships to facilitate outside repairs as needed. Proactively monitor inventory levels and coordinate parts purchasing to maintain adequate stock.Handle hiring, training, and performance management for a team of 2 Management Supervisors and 18 direct reports. Collaborated with union BAs and stewards to resolve matters related to contractual agreements or grievances.SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS• Recognized by senior leaders as one of the most efficient company locations.• Increased fleet reliability and productivity while reducing downtime by 50%.• Cut overall repair costs by 30%.• Decreased average cost per engine hour by 10%.• Boosted productivity by 26%+ by implementing advanced technician training. • Reduced stock levels by 30% resulting in a cost savings of $2.1M. Show less

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  Waste connections

  Apr 2019 - now

  Divisional team leader ( vehicle fleet manager )

  Fleet manager for Missouri/Illinois. Advise on repairs and spend with vendors for divisional shops. Spec new vehicle purchases for yearly forecast and new contracts. Forecast monthly and yearly budget.