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Barrett Pettes

15026 Alma Drive,MI

Summary

Adept at troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, I enhanced vehicle longevity and efficiency for the City of Detroit Fire Department. My leadership as a Senior Shop Supervisor fostered team cohesion and skill development, ensuring high-quality fleet management. Mastery in diagnostics and a commitment to workplace safety underscored my achievements, maintaining over 160 emergency vehicles with precision.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1

Auto and Diesel Repair

1
1

Fire Administration Certification

1
1

Fire Management Certificate

1
1

Hybrid Vehicle Certificate

Work History

Senior Emergency Repair Mechanic

City of Detroit, Fire Department
10.2010 - Current
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Upheld quality control standards for all completed work, ensuring each vehicle left the shop operating at peak performance.
  • Enhanced vehicle longevity through meticulous attention to preventive maintenance tasks such as fluid checks, belt replacements, and battery testing.
  • 24 hour emergency repair mechanic for all fire vehicles
  • Union Contract representative

Senior Shop Supervisor

City of Detroit Fire Department
09.2008 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately and on time.
  • Developed strong team dynamics, fostering a positive work environment for all staff members.
  • Mentored and trained new employees to ensure consistent service standards across the team.
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
  • Streamlined operations through effective employee scheduling and task delegation.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members swiftly to maintain a harmonious work environment conducive to productivity.
  • Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 8 employees.

Senior Shop Supervisor

City of Detroit Fire Department
09.2008 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately and on time.
  • Developed strong team dynamics, fostering a positive work environment for all staff members.
  • Mentored and trained new employees to ensure consistent service standards across the team.
  • Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
  • Managed all Shop operations supervision and training of 9 mechanics maintained diesel/gasoline parts
  • Inventoried parts and worked with suppliers.

Emergency Repair Mechanic

City of Detroit Fire Department
09.1999 - Current
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosos of mechanical failure for all Fire Department Fleet vehicles.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.

Floor Mechanic

City of Detroit Fire Department
03.1996 - Current
  • Streamlined work processes through effective communication with team members and supervisors regarding project progress or challenges encountered.
  • Repair and Service of Fire truck and EMS Trucks.
  • Duties included performing maintenance checks and service repair of diesel and gasoline vehicles.

Master Mechanic, Senior Shop Supervisor

City of Detroit
03.1986 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular inspections of equipment and tools to minimize workplace hazards.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing learning.
  • Maximized fuel efficiency by performing engine tune-ups, adjusting timing belts, and replacing worn components as needed.
  • Collaborated with service advisors to ensure clear communication between customers and the mechanic team, resulting in higher customer retention rates.
  • Managed shop operations and repair of roughly 163 fire department Vehicles. (Trucks, EMS, etc)
  • Supervisor and training 15mechanices and maintained diesel\gasoline parts inventory.
  • Held weekly staff meetings to ensure compliance with MIOSHA standards
  • Complaince with union contract provisions.
  • Streamlined repair processes, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools to pinpoint mechanical issues quickly and accurately.
  • Diagnosed complex electrical issues within vehicle systems using specialized testing equipment, resolving problems effectively and efficiently.
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostics and implementing effective repair solutions.
  • Mentored junior mechanics, sharing expert knowledge of automotive systems and fostering a strong team dynamic.
  • Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining an organized workspace, tracking inventory levels, and ordering parts as needed.
  • Reduced downtime for fleet vehicles by performing preventative maintenance tasks and addressing issues before they became critical problems.
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
  • Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
  • Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
  • Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
  • Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer.
  • Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.

Education

Michigan Career Institute
Detroit, MI

EMS/Fire Service.

Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute,
Dillard Univ. New Orleans, LA

GM Fleet Service

High School Diploma -

East Catholic High School
Detroit, MI.
05-1980

Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Hand and power tools
  • Troubleshooting
  • Engine repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Heavy equipment repair
  • Mechanical systems
  • Diagnostics
  • Auto and engine repair
  • Workplace safety
  • Automotive diagnostics
  • Problem diagnosis
  • Equipment diagnostics
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Inventory management
  • Work order management
  • Technical aptitude
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Clutch repair
  • Drive train systems
  • Quality assurance
  • Fleet maintenance

Certification


  • Fire Administration Certification(2012)
  • Fire Management Certification(2019)
  • Auto and Diesel Repair Certification(2000)
  • GM Fleet Service Hybrid Vehicle Training Certification

Timeline

Senior Emergency Repair Mechanic

City of Detroit, Fire Department
10.2010 - Current

Senior Shop Supervisor

City of Detroit Fire Department
09.2008 - Current

Senior Shop Supervisor

City of Detroit Fire Department
09.2008 - Current

Emergency Repair Mechanic

City of Detroit Fire Department
09.1999 - Current

Floor Mechanic

City of Detroit Fire Department
03.1996 - Current

Master Mechanic, Senior Shop Supervisor

City of Detroit
03.1986 - Current

Michigan Career Institute

EMS/Fire Service.

Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute,

GM Fleet Service

High School Diploma -

East Catholic High School
Barrett Pettes