Aaron Bedgood
Nicholson,GA
Summary
Seasoned DOT Fleet Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Equipment Share, adept at overseeing large-scale operations and enhancing compliance across 180+ locations. Excelled in vendor management and preventive maintenance planning, boosting efficiency and reducing costs. Skilled in team leadership and employee development, ensuring top-notch service and performance standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
DOT Fleet Maintenance Manager
Equipment Share
Columbia, MO
04.2022 - Current
- Manage a fleet of over 8000 trucks for DOT compliance and on time PM service
- Oversee both internal and external techs for PMs and repairs on trucks
- Setup SOPs covering the DOT regulations and company expectations
- Work with over 180 locations to keep the company’s fleet fully serviced and inspected
- Handle audits from Federal DOT and California DOT
- Setup national accounts for service and parts discounts
- Approved any new vendors to be set up
- Built an internal tech pilot program for inspections and repairs
- Started a training program to grow the internal qualified techs under DOT regulations
- Approved all qualified techs and maintained all of the techs records for training and experience
- Worked on simple budgets to keep the department's cost under control
Mobile Tech Manager
Dickinson Fleet
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed 22 techs in daily duties
- Addressed and resolved service and performance problems encountered by customers
- Monitored industry to follow trends and identify opportunities for teams to improve customer experiences and increase revenue
- Inventory audits once a year
- Monitored performance of each team member, checking skills and compliance against company's standards
- Managed business operations, working closely with senior management to develop KPIs, build operating dashboards, and monitor performance
- Managed employees, scheduled shifts, determined and provided training needs, and conducted performance reviews
- Coordinated and supervised activities of team members to consistently meet customers needs
Director of Service
Ahern Rentals
Las Vegas, NV
01.2017 - 11.2021
- Inspected work areas to check cleanliness and identify any maintenance requirements
- Overseen 15 locations in 5 states
- Addressed and resolved service and performance problems encountered by customers
- Monitored industry to follow trends and identify opportunities for teams to improve customer experiences and increase revenue
- Recruited and trained more than 70 team members over 4 years, teaching each about company policies, customer service standards, and best ways to exceed expectations
- Monitored performance of each team member, checking skills and compliance against company's standards
Shop Manager
United Rentals
Lawernceville, GA
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Interviewed applicants for employment, made hiring decisions, and trained new staff in job functions
- Open and closed store and set up shop for each day's operation
- Managed business operations, working closely with senior management to develop KPIs, build operating dashboards, and monitor performance
- Managed daily operations of shop establishment and monitored activities to verify compliance with SOPs and safety regulations
- Managed employees, scheduled shifts, determined and provided training needs, and conducted performance reviews
- Coordinated and supervised activities of team members to consistently meet customers needs
Field Service Technician
Toyota Forklift of Atlanta
Lawrenceville, GA
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Analyzed customers' problems to diagnose faults and implement corrective measures
- Consulted with customers to understand current needs and advise on strategies for improving long-term equipment performance
- Prioritized work based on the critical nature of customers concerns and location groupings for maximum efficiency and service standards
- Kept professional personal appearance and tidy vehicle to uphold company reputation
- Inspected, maintained, and repaired forklifts equipment at customer sites across Georgia
- Read maps, manufacturer documentation, and work orders to complete high-quality work
- Documented maintenance and repair activities and maintained files
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules and procedures
Crane Technician
Ace crane
Lawrenceville, GA
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Proactively identified defective parts and crane malfunction during pre-inspection performed troubleshooting and identifying malfunctions and defects
- Checked oils, greased machine, and checked air pressure in tires and fuel for all equipment operated
- Safely operated crane controls to regulate speed and to direct the crane to destination
- Used proper hoisting attachments and ensured that loads were secured adequately before hosting
- Ensured that crane speed and direction, as well as hoist movement, complied with instructions and safe work practices
- Maintained an open and clear communication style to avoid major safety errors and construction delays
- Inspected and adjusted crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage
- Inspected cables and grappling devices for wear and installed or replaced cables, as needed
- Checked the wear on cables and grappling devices, replacing the worn cables
Field Technician
Ahern Rentals
Kennesaw, GA
11.2008 - 08.2011
- Assisted with calculations, operations, maintenance, and inspection of equipment on-site
- Reviewed and interpreted maintenance records and work orders to verify requirements
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules and updated timelines according to available resources
Education
Management training -
Future Management
05.2015
Class A CDL - Truck driving
CDL School
Mobile, AL05.2015
Skills
- Delegate assignments
- Train employees
- Resolve service issues
- Schedule workers
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Project management experience
- Team leadership abilities
- Employee Training and Development
- Performance metrics analysis
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Budgeting and cost control
- Staff Management
- Employee Development
- Schedule Management
- Vendor Management
- Team building
- Hiring and Training
- Cost Reduction
- Performance Evaluation
Timeline
DOT Fleet Maintenance Manager
Equipment Share
04.2022 - Current
Mobile Tech Manager
Dickinson Fleet
11.2021 - 04.2022
Director of Service
Ahern Rentals
01.2017 - 11.2021
Shop Manager
United Rentals
10.2014 - 12.2016
Field Service Technician
Toyota Forklift of Atlanta
04.2012 - 09.2014
Crane Technician
Ace crane
09.2011 - 03.2012
Field Technician
Ahern Rentals
11.2008 - 08.2011
Management training -
Future Management
Class A CDL - Truck driving
CDL School