Charles Jones

Plan, organize, and direct the work of field MCS-Is. Observe terminal and carrier inspections conducted by MCS-Is to evaluate proficiency, knowledge, professional conduct, and degree of competency in applying and explaining appropriate state and federal rules and regulations. Supervise and evaluate work performance of MCS-Is, maintain discipline, and recommend or take appropriate action as required in personnel matters. Review reports and prepare correspondence relating to: weekly field activities, safety compliance, vehicle inspection, carrier terminal and profile reports, motor carrier complaint investigations, and vehicle collision inspection reports. Assign and monitor MCS-I geographical areas of responsibility to ensure balanced workload distribution; monitor field inspection and investigation activities to evaluate the effectiveness of mandated programs; recommend changes as needed. Conduct ongoing field training and evaluation for MCS-Is on a one to one basis. Participate in transportation industry safety programs and driver safety meetings to advise and assist in developing programs for the selection, training, and supervision of drivers, vehicle inspection, maintenance, operational and hazardous materials handling practices.

Inspected motor carriers for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements relating to safety, maintenance, and operational practices; located and informed previously unidentified carriers of compliance responsibility; evaluated the effectiveness of the carrier's preventive maintenance program and the adequacy and accuracy of record keeping related to driver's hours of service and controlled substance and alcohol testing; made recommendations to motor carriers regarding improvement in procedures and practices; performed inspections and evaluations of school buses, youth buses, general public paratransit vehicles, school pupil activity buses, and farm labor, vehicles, and certified those vehicles annually; performed inspections and evaluations of tour buses and other buses, trucks, truck-tractors, pull-trailers, and semi-trailers; performed inspections and evaluations of flammable/combustible liquid cargo tanks and hazardous waste transporter terminals, containers, and vehicles; performed bus and truck terminal and Basic Inspection of Terminals and assigned terminal ratings; performed initial and regular inspections of Inspection and Maintenance Station (IMS) licensees; performed carrier initial and renewal fitness evaluations and made recommendations regarding the granting of Public Utilities Commission's (PUC) operating authority; inspected carrier and shipper facilities for compliance with State and Federal regulations pertaining to the packaging, labeling, marking, loading, storage, and documentation of hazardous materials.

I worked in a lead capacity to a group of Heavy Equipment Mechanics and Apprentices, made accident damage estimates and job orders on incoming jobs, assigned jobs, checked work, gave instructions, assisted with difficult mechanical problems, and performed hands-on work in the construction, inspection, diagnosis, repairing and servicing of automobiles, trucks, tractors, personnel hoists, spray equipment, loaders, graders, snowplows, pumps, air compressors, diesel and gasoline engines and similar equipment used in the Caltrans fleet.

I worked in a lead capacity to a group of Heavy Equipment Mechanics and Apprentices, made accident damage estimates and job orders on incoming jobs, assigned jobs, checked work, gave instructions, assisted with difficult mechanical problems, and performed hands-on work in the construction, inspection, diagnosis, repairing and servicing of automobiles, trucks, tractors, personnel hoists, spray equipment, loaders, graders, snowplows, pumps, air compressors, diesel and gasoline engines and similar equipment used in the Caltrans fleet.

inspected equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary repairs and the corrective action necessary; maintained and repaired automobiles, trucks, tractors, personnel hoists, graders, snowplows, pumps, air compressors, diesel and gasoline engines and similar equipment; constructed new special equipment and modified existing equipment including body frames and running gears.

I received training in the repair and maintenance of trucks, tractors, power shovels, graders, snowplows, pumps, air compressors, diesel engines, gasoline engines, automobiles, and similar equipment; assisted in the construction and modification of highway equipment; learned to operate and maintain tools and machinery used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of highway equipment; I assisted in the inspection of equipment to locate and determine the extent of necessary repairs and the corrective action necessary; I took an after-hours course in welding and received College credits from Yuba College for completion of the Apprenticeship program.

I Inspected and diagnosed mechanical issues on various vehicle models. I rebuilt automotive front end, replaced constant velocity joints, Macpherson struts and performed two and four wheel alignments.