Patton
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Mechanic Manager
Qualifications Profile
Highly organized, dedicated, and results oriented professional with extensive experience in equipment maintenance, preventive
maintenance inspection, quality assurance and control, as well as troubleshooting and repair. Armed with outstanding skills in
organizational management, with the capability to lead and motivate people at all levels to successfully achieve maximum potential,
while surpassing goals. Acknowledged for versatility and efficiency in stressful situations, along with big-picture vision and
sensitivity to the bottom-line in order to deliver high-quality tasks. Skilled at multitasking within a fast-paced and highly stressful
environment. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook; CMMS; and Ultipro.
Professional Experience
Confidential
Truck Maintenance Manager - Feb 2010–Present
Oversee the shop huddles as well as carry out systematic inspection and maintenance of the company wash bay scale house and fuel island
Manage and order fuels as necessary while maintaining strong relationship with other departments, such as Receiving and Whey Plant;
Pallet Barn and Engineering; as well as Cold Storage to meet all other maintenance needs as required
Take charge of maintaining the company trucks, trailers, and other hauling equipment
Render oversight to daily operations of the truck shop, which includes scheduling of fleet and consistently updating records
Arrange employees schedule within the department while observing their performance
Identify the need and timing of purchasing new equipment for the transportation manager while reviewing the new and used equipment
considered for purchases
Assume full responsibility in handling the plant emergency generators and fire pump
Spearhead the safe operations of the semi-truck as well as monitor the maintenance of all company cars
Display expertise in performing driver ridealongs for pre-hire screenings as well as periodic monitoring of driver skills
Carry out forklift repairs within the facility while effectively managing emergency roadside repairs
Facilitate training of other mechanics in accomplishing a certain task while ensuring their safety
Career Accomplishments:
Directed the successful implementation of a custom preventive maintenance program which resulted in achieving significant reduction of
breakdowns and unscheduled repairs; thus minimizing maintenance cost, budget, and overtime and attaining on-time deliveries through
dependable equipment regardless of its age
Received several miscellaneous safety awards for achieving zero accidents and meeting all the company’s expectations and attendance
with safety meetings and practices
Attained the Distinguished Service Award during the California Highway Patrol (CHP) biennial inspection of terminals
Cherry City Metals, Salem, OR
Shop Foreman - Jul 2008–Jun 2009
Spearheaded the crew in performing repairs and maintenance of class of class 8 vehicles, forklifts, heavy equipment, and heavy
recycling machinery as well as rebuilds, welding fabrication, and hydraulics
Patton’s Truck and Equipment Repair, Angels Camp, CA
Owner Operator Mechanic - Jan 2003–Jul 2008
Expertly repaired all types of class 8 vehicles, such as fire engines; water tenders; refuse trucks; dump trucks; logging trucks; well
derricks; septic trucks; jet fuel trucks; diesel delivery trucks; propane delivery trucks; Grumman Olson vans; bob tail vans and flat
beds; knuckle boom trucks; crane trucks; as well as medium- and light-duty cars and pick ups
Worked on various heavy equipment, such as dozers, excavators, back hoes, and ditch witch
Completed several repairs including engine rebuilding; clutches; differential and transmission R&R; brakes; drivetrains; hydraulic
repairs and modifications; welding repairs and fabrication; as well as general preventive maintenance
Attended to buying and selling of used equipment as well as picking up and delivery of customer equipment
Career Accomplishment:
Led the establishment of the business from ground up within four counties and ensured maintenance of excellent customer relationships
through good communication and quality service
Earlier Career
SEI Solid Waste, Arnold, CA
Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Shop Coordinator
Waste Management, Lodi, CA
Truck and Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Matheson Fast Freight & Handord Ready Mix, Elk Grove, CA
Truck and Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Lodi Truck Service/Tiger Lines, Lodi, CA
Truck and Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Swift Transportation and Rollins Truck Leasing, Stockton, CA
Mechanic
Professional Development
Welding Training
Manual Transmission and Driveline Familiarization Training
Allison Transmission Troubleshooting and Familiarization
Bendix Air Brake Systems Training
Horton Technical Training Course
ESCO Institute AC Recovery and Recycling Under Section 609
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
Bendix Air Brake Systems Troubleshoot and Repair
Meritor Wabco Tractor and Trailer ABS Systems
Bendix Anti-Lock Braking Systems
Specialized Training on Wheel End Maintenance, Seal Installation, and Wheel Bearing Adjustment
Installation Process and Technical Mechanics Of Clutch Assembly and The Associated Parts
Stemco Kaiser Total Quality Maintenance Training Program on King Pin Installation
Haldex Certification on Foundation Brake Maintenance
Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) Inspection Program
Worksource Oregon Discoverware Word 2007
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard for Fall Protection, Confined Space, Forklift Driving and Respirator Use
Vigilant Training Program
Licenses
Oregon Commercial Driver’s License - Class A
Activities
Repaired church buses and donated revenue for the mission trips
Conducted mechanic work on vehicles for people who could not afford it