Manager Maintenance

JAMES J. ROSS JR.

Director of Maintenance/Service Manager/Shop Foreman

**** ***** ***. · Salem, WI. 53168 · 262-***-**** · ***********@*******.***

** *****’ experience in the field of class 6, 7, and 8 trucks. Familiar with all major brands of trucks and diesel engines. 22 years as a diesel technician and the last 12 years as a Service Manager or Director of Maintenance.

Professional Experience

DONEGAL EXCAVATING

MAINTNENANCE MANAGER lamont, IL 2019-Present

Responsible for about 150 pieces of equipment. The fleet consists of excavators, dozers, skid steers, tractors and trailers. I have 7 direct reports and a two-shift operation.

RIDE RIGHT LLC.

MAINTENACE MANAGER Batavia, IL 2015-2019

Managing a fleet of 20 vehicles for Pace Bus. I have developed a very good relationship with the client and coworkers in the last three and a half years. I have been audited by Pace and went through a triennial audit with no finds. I have and still am 100% on time preventative maintenance over a three-and-a-half-year period. I have assisted in startups in Batavia, IL. Tracy, CA. and Sarasota, FL. I have developed and integrated new processes for the maintenance division, and helped with the implementation of the maintenance software. I also have developed entry level technicians into a higher-level quality personnel.

MV TRANSPORTATION

MAINTENANCE MANAGER Donora, PA 2013-2015

This was a one shift union facility. Responsible for 40 buses, 3 tech’s, 4 utility personal, building and grounds maintenance, 400,000 yearly budget excluding payrolls. I also was responsible for a small facility in Washington City, PA. This contract was a 9-bus operation with a working foreman and one utility person. I was responsible for the P&L, ordering parts, and inventory audits.

RACINE TRUCK SALES 2012-2013

Service Manager Racine, WI

Responsible for the P&L of a 12-bay facility. Was responsible for the supervision of 20 people. This also included the building maintenance and the grounds maintenance. I increased revenue and made projected earning goals throughout my time with the company. I also helped the parts department in the selling off of old stock and wrong ordered parts.

TRANSIT RESOURCE CENTER 2010-2011

Director of Maintenance City of South Lake Tahoe, California

Responsible for 40-bus gas, CNG, diesel engine fleet; two-shift union personnel, building, ground maintenance repair, inventory. Set up an environmental program, Eldorado County, CA.

This fleet was a very difficult fleet to manage. It had 5 different types of bus brands within the fleet. The location was a very challenging area to work. Weather conditions, parts availability, distance to any repair shops made it difficult to maintain a quality fleet.

FIRST TRANSIT 2009-2010

Director of Maintenance City of Green Bay, Wisconsin

Ran two-shift union facility, responsible for 38 transit buses, building/ground maintenance repairs, purchasing/inventory control, tech training. Obtained a $120,000 grant from Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources and a Focus on Energy grant.

FIRST STUDENT 2008-2009

Fleet Manager Kenosha, WI

Supervised 135 buses, inventory, hiring, firing and discipline; enforced safety procedures, responsible for all building and ground maintenance.

Education

Milwaukee Area Technical College – Associate Degree – Combustion Engine Technology

Gateway Technical College – 42 credits toward Associate Degree Supervisory Management

Cummins Engine NOW Overhaul Course

Completed all 50/60 series certification courses. Detroit Guild Member

Wisconsin State Certified for CFC Handling,

Gateway Technical College -Diploma for Auto Servicing.

References available by request.

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