wood working, furniture building
rebuilding and repairing my own vehicles
Aaron Sheffied
Highlands
Summary
Dynamic Fleet Supervisor with proven expertise at the City of Baytown Fire Department, enhancing vehicle maintenance processes and optimizing fleet efficiency. Skilled in team leadership and heavy-duty diesel repair, I successfully negotiated vendor contracts, driving cost-effective solutions while ensuring top-tier service quality and fleet reliability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Supervisor
City of Baytown Fire Department
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced vehicle maintenance processes for improved fleet performance and reduced downtime.
- Optimized fleet efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and dispatching procedures.
- Drove fleet stability and minimized significant events through active analysis and review of fielded engine performance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring best pricing and service quality for the fleet operations.
- Managed repairs on a fleet of emergency vehicle, including fire apparatus, ambulances, command vehicles, staff vehicles, and specialty rescue vehicles.
Fleet Mechanic
City of Baytown Fire Department
04.2013 - 07.2023
- Prepared vehicles for annual DOT inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues, resulting in faster problem resolution times.
- Used computer equipment, hand tools and technical skills to diagnose faults.
- Maintained open communication with drivers, promptly addressing mechanical concerns and scheduling necessary repairs.
- Maintained emergency vehicles to keep them ready for service
- Ran service calls including emergency call outs for break downs.
- Completed specialty repairs, such as diesel engine repair, electrical diagnostics, and custom fabrication/ installs.
Fleet Mechanic
City of Baytown Public Works
05.2009 - 04.2013
- Maintained open communication with drivers, promptly addressing mechanical concerns and scheduling necessary repairs.
- Maximized equipment lifespan by following manufacturer guidelines for scheduled maintenance services.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments to ensure seamless coordination of fleet maintenance efforts during peak periods of operation.
- Adhered to manufacturer's specifications for optimal safety and reliability when completing repairs and maintenance services.
Education
Certificate - Diesel/ Industrial
Universal Technical Institute
Houston, TX12-2005
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team leadership and motivation
- Fleet management expertise
- Fuel efficiency strategies
- Welding/ Fabrication
- Electrical diagnosis
- Heavy duty diesel repair
Accomplishments
Last year we hired on whole new team of technicians. We have been working on building a strong professional working environment, where you can rely on each other when help is needed. Recently began working on getting EVT ceritified.
Certification
EVT
F1 Maintenance, inspection, and testing of fire apparatus
F2 Design & performance standards of fire apparatus
E0 Maintenance, inspection, and testing of ambulances
E1 Design and performance standards of ambulances
Interests
Timeline
Fleet Supervisor
City of Baytown Fire Department
07.2023 - Current
Fleet Mechanic
City of Baytown Fire Department
04.2013 - 07.2023
Fleet Mechanic
City of Baytown Public Works
05.2009 - 04.2013
Certificate - Diesel/ Industrial
Universal Technical Institute
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