Benjamin Wright
Sheboygan Falls,WI
Summary
Dynamic mechanic and chief engineer with extensive experience at Otte Bus Service INC and the City of Sheboygan Falls Fire Department. Proven expertise in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency. Adept at mentoring teams and managing equipment reliability, demonstrating resilience in high-pressure environments. Committed to safety and excellence in all tasks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic and Bus Driver
Otte Bus Service INC
Cedar Grove, WI
01.2024 - 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.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Chief Engineer
City Of Sheboygan Falls Fire Department And First Responders
Sheboygan Falls, WI
05.2011 - Current
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
Mechanic and Bus Driver
Heidenreiter Bus Service
03.2010 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sheboygan Falls High School
06-2013
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety management
- Equipment operation
- Operations management
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Emergency response
- Vehicle extrication
Certification
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Certificate– Various States' Departments of Transportation.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Firefighter Entry level 1 and 2
- Firefighter State 1
- Drive/Operate
Timeline
Mechanic and Bus Driver
Otte Bus Service INC
01.2024 - Current
Chief Engineer
City Of Sheboygan Falls Fire Department And First Responders
05.2011 - Current
Mechanic and Bus Driver
Heidenreiter Bus Service
03.2010 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Sheboygan Falls High School