Aaron Hardin
Bronson,United States
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in transportation flow management. Experienced in scheduling services, maintaining fuel sites, fleet management software, fuel management software, maintaining records, and conducting vehicle inspection. ASE certified. Certified school bus safety instructor and inspector trainer also certified master repair technician by FAPT. Worked as gas and diesel technician, lead mechanic and currently fleet manager.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
Alachua County School Board
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance documents, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections for a fleet of 400 vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
- Coordinated safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
- Facilitated smooth communication channels between drivers and dispatchers to improve overall operational flow.
- Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure seamless integration between transportation requirements and inventory management activities.
- Managed a diverse team of drivers, maintenance crews, and administrative staff which contributed to improved collaboration and efficiency in the workplace.
- Generated daily reports detailing suggested process improvement initiatives to inform management.
- Developed robust vehicle replacement strategy, ensuring fleet remained modern and reliable.
Lead Technician
Alachua County School Board
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Optimized workflow for enhanced productivity by streamlining processes and providing technical guidance to team members.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance and support in skill development and problem-solving techniques.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Tested vehicle components and systems to identify issues.
- Contributed to team success by assisting with complex repairs and sharing knowledge with junior technicians.
Technician
Alachua County School Board
03.2012 - 03.2018
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Tested vehicle components and systems to identify issues.
Technician
Gatorland Toyota
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Attended factory training at southeast Toyota.
- Worked to repair customer cars and trucks effectively for 2 years working on up to 20 cars per day.
Education
Associate of Science - Automotive Service Technology
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05-2012
Skills
- Fleet management
- Vehicle inspections
- Operations and logistics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Fleet scheduling
- Employee management
- Regulatory compliance
- GPS navigation
- Effective communication
- Record preparation
- Fuel management
- Maintenance and repair orders
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Alachua County School Board
08.2019 - Current
Lead Technician
Alachua County School Board
03.2018 - 08.2019
Technician
Alachua County School Board
03.2012 - 03.2018
Technician
Gatorland Toyota
01.2010 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Automotive Service Technology
Santa Fe College
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