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Donald Thomas

Enfield

Summary

Accomplished Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at Penske Collision Center, adept in preventive maintenance and team supervision. Streamlined work order processes, enhancing efficiency and supervising a skilled team to maintain over 498 tractors, achieving remarkable operational efficiency. Expert in maintenance recordkeeping and fostering staff development, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Penske Collision Center
11.2022 - 03.2025


Responsible for managing and motivating staff while maintaining a body shop operation. Oversee the completion of tasks including but not limited to: Cab/Sheet Metal Repair, Composite Bonding/ Repair/, Heating/ Air Conditioning Systems, Surface Preparation, Fiberglass Repair, and Box Repair/ Replacement without supervision. Under supervision, this position will also perform diagnostic procedures and repairs such as Suspension Repair/Alignment, Electrical/ Brake/ Cooling System, Painting/ Mixing/ Tinting/ Blending , and Welding/ Fabricating.

Maintenance Supervisor

Penske Truck Leasing
06.2018 - 11.2022
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised 10 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.

Branch Service Manager

Penske Truck Leasing
01.1991 - 06.2018
  • Delivered quality service of a fleet of over 498 tractors with remarkable efficiency by skillfully overseeing daily branch operations.
  • Handled customers' complaints and questions with utmost professionalism to restore satisfaction and maintain loyalty to branch.
  • Responsible for warranty issues and maintaining a parts inventory.


















Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Diesel

Technical Careers Institute
Windsor, CT
09-1985

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team supervision
  • Staff training and development
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Work order management

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Penske Collision Center
11.2022 - 03.2025

Maintenance Supervisor

Penske Truck Leasing
06.2018 - 11.2022

Branch Service Manager

Penske Truck Leasing
01.1991 - 06.2018

Certificate of Technical Studies - Diesel

Technical Careers Institute
Donald Thomas