Alex Gallardo
Züm Transportation Services
Fillmore,CA
6
years of professional experience
Mechanic with 5 years of experience in fleet management and bus repairs, specializing in gasoline engines. Proficient in diagnostics with a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems. Proven expertise in maintaining, repairing, and managing a diverse fleet of school busses. Skilled in record keeping and ensuring fleet readiness, aiming to leverage technical skills and attention to detail to enhance operational efficiency.
Work History
Fleet Manager
3 Years- Manage and oversee maintenance operations for a fleet of 107 units
- Allocate and ensure fleet readiness to meet school transportation needs
- Create and implement robust maintenance programs
- Supervise, guide, and provide training to mechanics in order to further improve individual skills in turn optimizing shop efficiency
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws
- Attend regular meetings with Operations Manager to update on fleet status
- In charge of purchasing and acquiring assets to meet company needs as well as purchasing shop tools and equipment
- Minimize company costs and unit downtime to increase profitability
- Promote a positive and engaging work environment that will increase mechanic retention.
- Perform audits on maintenance records, repair records, registration, and inventory
- Ensure accurate unit tracking via GeoTab and Fleetio
Lead Mechanic
8 Months- Created unit profiles to track and record maintenance, repairs, registration, insurance, and service reminders.
- In charge of ensuring fleet readiness for CHP 292 initial, terminal inspections, and recertifications, as well as addressing any findings promptly.
- Perform complete overhauls on for units with 6.0 GM, 6.7lSB Cummins, and CAT3126B platforms
- Replaced 4L80E, 6L90E, and Alisson 3000/4000 transmissions, crankshafts, camshafts, piston rings, high pressure fuel injectors.
- Install CCM systems
- Review DVIR’s and ensure repairs were made to resolve issues
- Provided guidance to other mechanics and scheduled trainings to further improve their skills.
- Handled warranty process including documentation, communication with manufacturer, and resolution.
- Ensure all repair orders are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Maintain fleet records such as 292 certification, registration, title and insurances.
Mechanic
1 Year 11 Months- Performed preventative maintenance inspections, repairs and electrical diagnostics on a fleet consisting of the following makes and models:
- 2011-2025 Thomas Saf T Liner HDX w/ 6.7lSB and 8.9QSB Cummins
- Thomas Minotour Type A school bus w/ 7.3L Ford engine and 6.0L GM engine
- Bluebird Microbird Type A school bus w/ 7.3L Ford engine.
- Bluebird Vision Type C school bus w/ 7.3L Ford engine
- Replaced def dosers, def sending units, alternators, starters, exhaust manifold gaskets, turbos, turbo actuators, fan clutches, coolant reservoirs, wheel seals, brake shoes, air brake chambers, s-cams, slack adjusters, check valves, air hoses, struts, governors, air compressors, HEUI pumps, hydraulic manifolds, radiators, condensers.
- Repaired single and split A/C systems including Carrier, ACC, and ACT. EPA 609 certified.
- Performed fluid changes
- Responded to road calls
- Diagnosed no starts, no crank, check engine light, loss of power, aftertreatment issues inoperable lights, lifts, and switches.
- Review and resolve issues in DVIR’s to ensure passenger and driver safety/comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Skills
Hydraulic Systems
Preventative Maintenance
Diagnostics
Electrical Diagrams
Electrical schematics
Air Brake Systems
Welding and Fabrication
Fleetio Maintenance Software
Fleet Management
Asset Acquisition
Record Keeping
Electrical Systems
Equipment Repairs
JPRO Diagnostic Software
Cummins Insite
Knowledgeable of Mechanical Systems
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Child Check Mate Systems
EPA 609 CERT
2012 Cummins Full Service Tech Training
Aftertreatment Systems
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Züm Transportation Services
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Lead Mechanic
Züm Transportation Services
12.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Mechanic
Züm Transportation Services
01.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Santa Barbara City College
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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