STEVEN W. GONSER
Brooksville, FL. 34601
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To utilize my supervisory skills, leadership, training and experience in
the areas of Automotive, Fleet Maintenance, Labor, and/ or Safety
Department Management at a Local, Region, or Government Level.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Progressive Waste Solutions, District Fleet Manager West Texas, 3-2010-7-
2014
Manage and Maintain fleet of 60 assets at 3 locations average age of fleet
over 9 years old.. Set up budgets, conduct audits, training mechanics in
fleet maintenance and shop safety. Manage an annual budget of 1.0 million.
Rebuild assets to put back in service from dead line. Interview prospective
employees; assist setting up training program for fleet department. Assist
in drug testing and accident investigations. Upheld PUC, TXDOT, EPA, OSHA,
DER and state inspection regulations.
Allied Waste Service, Pensacola Florida, Business Unit Fleet Manager, 10-
2008 -2-2010
Manage fleet of 120 assets at 6 locations including one landfill. Set up
budgets, conduct audits, training mechanics in fleet maintenance and shop
safety. Manage an annual budget of 1.5 million and capital budget of over 1
million. Work with procurement to set up corporate purchasing agreements.
Interview prospective employees; assist setting up training program for
fleet department. Assist in drug testing and accident investigations.
Upheld PUC, DOT, EPA, OSHA, DER and state inspection regulations.
Waste Management, Jacksonville, Florida, Market Area Fleet Manager, and
2002- 2008
Manage fleet in entire Market Area, set up budgets, audits, training in
fleet and shop safety. Manage an annual budget of 36 million and capital
budget of over 10 million. Audit locations for compliance to policies and
maintenance programs, conduct monthly P & L reviews. Develop local managers
for improvement or promotions. Uphold all state and Federal Regulations.
Spec Equipment.
Corporate Maintenance Director, RoadOne Inc. Chattanooga Tn. Oct. 1999-to
2002
Manage multi locations over the United States. Set maintenance goals and
budgets, set and maintain equipment specifications, establish purchasing
programs, conduct vendor reviews, develop maintenance programs, and
implement tire program for all locations.
Regional/Area Manger, BFI, Tampa Florida Oct. 1994-1999
Manage multi location fleet shops in as many as 12 states, set and maintain
budget of 40 million also capital budgets of 13 million. Assist with
Acquisitions, and mergers, field trainer for implementation of S.A.P.
computer program. Hold maintenance manager accountable for: maintenance of
all equipment, policies and purchasing, Develop training for field
locations. Upheld all State and Federal Regulations and conduct yearly
maintenance audits in all shops.
Division Fleet Manager, PEPSI COLA, Mckees Rocks, Pa June 1993- Oct. 1994
Manage multi location fleet shops, set and maintain budget of $3 million,
also capital budget of $1.7 million. Establish policies and procedures,
schedule maintenance of route trucks, tractor-trailers, forklifts and
support equipment. Interview prospective employees, set up purchase
policies and training program for fleet department. Assist in drug testing
and accident investigations. Upheld PUC, DOT, EPA, OSHA, DER and state
inspection regulations.
Maintenance Manager, CHAMBERS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. North Huntingdon,
Pa September 1991-June 1993
Supervise 18 union hourly and 2 lead mechanics, schedule all maintenance
work, handle cost projections, interview prospective employees, set up
vendor, Assist in accident investigation, upheld all EPA, DOT, OSHA,
Federal & Safety Regulations, maintained MSDS for hazardous chemicals.
Fleet Manager, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 1979-1991.
Supervised 17 union hourly and 2 supervisors, scheduled all maintenance
work, handled cost projections, interviewed prospective employees, set up
vendors, and dealt with labor relations. Assisted in accident
investigations, upheld OSHA, EPA, DOT, PUC, Federal & Safety Regulations,
maintained MSDS for hazardous chemicals.
RELATED MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL TRAINING
EDUCATION
Wooster High School, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Diploma, 1976
Wayne County Schools Career Center, Smithville, Ohio 44677-0378. Two-year
Ag
Industrial mechanics program. Certificate of Completion, 1976
Excel Computer Workshop Leach Training
Nacool/Penray Training
Bendix Brakes Muncie Hydraulic Pump
S.A.P Training
4.3 Engine School Ford Emission Training
Mack Training
Computer Workshop C-R Seal Workshop
Bendix Training
Q &A, Lotus, WordPerfect Affirmative Action Workshop
Bandag Tire Training
Perfect Forms Labor Relations Workshop
Automotive Training School
Ford Tech School (fuel injection) GMC Emission Training School
People's Workshop
Supervisor Basic Training School Defensive Driving School
U.P.S Preventative Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance Delco Remey School
New Supervisor Orientation School
Equal Employment Opportunity Planning & Scheduling
Navistar Training
Waste Management PM Training McNielus Training
Bridgestone & Michelin Training
Goodyear Tire Basics & Maintenance
EDUCATION
Wooster High School, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Diploma, 1976
Wayne County Schools Career Center, Smithville, Ohio 44677-0378. Two-year
Ag
Industrial mechanics program. Certificate of Completion, 1976