DAVID HUMPHREY
McHenry,IL
Summary
Shop leader overseeing fleet maintenance, repair scheduling, and daily garage operations for school buses and district vehicles. Builds preventive maintenance plans from service records, supervises mechanics, and coordinates with drivers, staff, and vendors to improve safety, communication, and vehicle readiness.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Mechanic
Wauconda School District 118
Wauconda, IL
07.2015 - Current
- Supervised mechanics during maintenance and repair work to support safety standards and repair quality.
- Trained mechanics on district safety procedures and repair standards.
- Helped create preventive maintenance schedules from district shop logs and service records to reduce vehicle downtime.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to support repairs.
- Kept compliance with Illinois school bus inspection rules.
- Assisted in repairs of district buses and trucks to ensure operational efficiency.
- Performed test drives before and after repair services.
- Coordinated daily shop activities with drivers and district staff to improve communication and workflow.
- Worked with outside vendors to secure best pricing on ordered parts.
- Kept work areas clean and organized throughout business hours.
- Made recommendations to district on equipment replacement and bus replacement.
Mechanic
Buss Ford
McHenry, Illinois
1998 - 07.2015
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Communicated findings with service advisors and explained needed repairs clearly.
- Documented repair steps and parts usage in dealership service records.
- Consulted with customers regarding service options available based upon their needs.
Education
Automotive Engineering
Lincoln Tech
Melrose Park, IL01-1997
High School Diploma -
Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire, IL01-1984
Skills
- Diesel engine repair
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Vehicle inspection
- Maintenance scheduling
- Maintenance procedures
- Scheduled maintenance
- School bus compliance
- Fleet maintenance
- Computerized diagnostics
- Inventory management
- Service scheduling
- Warranty management
- EPA compliance
- Shop supervision
- Team leadership
- Supplier management
- Staff management
- Problem solving
- Record maintenance
- Supply ordering
- Customer relations
- Workshop organization
Certification
- ASE Certifications
- CDL Licenses with P&S
Timeline
Head Mechanic
Wauconda School District 118
07.2015 - Current
Mechanic
Buss Ford
1998 - 07.2015
Automotive Engineering
Lincoln Tech
High School Diploma -
Stevenson High School