Fleet Equipment Manager - 25+ Years Leadership

HIRAM QUINTERO

Gonzales, CA ***** +1-831-***-**** ******.*****@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly accomplished Fleet Equipment Manager with over 25 years of experience overseeing large-scale agricultural fleet operations, $2.0M+ annual budgets, and multi-site maintenance facilities. Proven track record of managing high-performing teams of up to 32 employees and successfully securing $2.5M in competitive state grant funding . Skilled negotiator adept at managing dealer contracts, commercial equipment procurement, and complex regulatory facility reporting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Fleet & Asset Management: Equipment Acquisition & Retirement, Lease Negotiations, $2.0M+ Budget Administration

Compliance & Safety: DOT, OSHA, Air Board (CARB), CERS, DTCS Compliance, Equipment Inspections.

Equipment operation & brand familiarity: Substantiable knowledge on machine operation, usage, brand Pro-cons selections.

Team mobilization: strong professional network and people who trust in my leadership to fill company vacancies.

Leadership & Operations: Multi-Site Shop Management, Performance Management, Cross-Training

Technical Expertise: Heavy Machinery (trouble shoot Diagnosis, repair overhaul and reconditioning), Ag Implements(Selection, usage, repair, modifications, design and fabrication of new assets), Diesel Technology, Preventative Maintenance (PM). Currently hold different state licenses. to help. understand and guide not for only a knowledge state point but to probe, train and help shop needs and personal

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fleet Equipment Manager Ippolito International Salinas, CA September 2023 – July 2026

Direct all operational and financial aspects of corporate fleet management, controlling a $2.0M+ annual budget for purchasing, parts, and fuel. fleet consisting of approximately 1800 pcs of equipment

Lead and direct a large, cross-functional team of 32 employees, including mechanics, painters, and parts department personnel, overseeing all scheduling, hiring, training, and performance management.

Spearheaded strategic grant acquisitions, securing $1.5M in competitive state funding to upgrade corporate machinery and optimize equipment purchasing power.

Oversee comprehensive operations, facilities, and workflows across 4 distinct company subdivision maintenance shops to maximize fleet uptime.

Direct maintenance in food processing facility. Packaging vegetables. Short team design, improvements of facilities operations and overseen all forklift acquisition repair and rental contracts electric and liquid fuels,

Direct all corporate fleet operations, managing an extensive inventory of tractors, trailers, leased/owned trucks, buses, and specialized agricultural implements.

Fabrication of new machines in house and, OEM manufactured along with utilization of mid and full level fabrication shops, ensure all food safety and OSHA procedures are followed.

Farm implements usage and design, to accommodate different commodities and changes required largely in farming Industries

Ensure 100% compliance across all DOT paperwork, state vehicle inspections, and annual county facility reporting, including CERS and DTCS frameworks.

Fleet Equipment Manager Christensen and Giannini LLC Salinas, CA October 2009 – August 2023

Managed the complete, 3-division corporate fleet consisting of approximately 1,200 pieces of equipment, ranging from heavy machinery to standard commercial vehicles.

Leveraged deep knowledge of the Carl Moyer Program

Air Quality Standards Attainment Program and state fund grants to facilitate machinery and tractor replacements.

Manage all harvest equipment for company PM, repair. Fabrications and modifications complaint with rigorously food safety practices required by state and food agencies

Handled the full equipment lifecycle, executing strategic procurement, vehicle rotations, and the timely retirement of aged or cost-inefficient assets.

Maintained strict regulatory compliance, managing all DMV registrations, DOT requirements, and Air Board (CARB) clean-air policies.

Served as the primary liaison with equipment dealers and suppliers, negotiating favorable lease contracts, purchasing agreements, and warranty terms.

Controlled regional fuel management programs and optimized operational spending across all maintenance shops and facility yards.

Design and implemented spray systems for Crop care division, on all company spray units from nurse trucks to spray units trailers and trucks.

Shop Foreman

Boss Farms Salinas, CA March 2000 – October 2008

Supervised agricultural equipment operations, executing complex servicing, tractor repairs, and preventative maintenance (PM) schedules.

Coordinated daily shifts and work assignments for a dedicated team of 3 mechanics and professional truck drivers.

Managed inventory, parts purchasing, and supply chain ordering to minimize equipment downtime.

Collaborated directly with the General Manager on yearly operational budgeting and facility resource allocation.

Enforced workplace safety and regulatory standards, keeping the shop aligned with OSHA and DOT rules.

Mechanic

Maturino Packing Gonzales, CA October 1997 – January 2000

Executed mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on agricultural harvest machinery, trailers, and semi-trucks to ensure uninterrupted harvest operations.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Agriculture & Automotive Technology

Specialization in Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology

Hartnell College Salinas, CA (1998 – 2002)

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Certified Diesel Vehicle Tester & Consultant

Diesel Mechanic Certification

Valid Driver's License

Emissions Certification

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