Haywood Bass III

Fleet Coordinator/Technician

New Bern Transport

04.1998 - 11.2024

Improved fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and coordinating timely repairs.
Maintained accurate records of all fleet-related expenses, enabling comprehensive cost analysis for budgeting purposes.
Reduced downtime by consistently monitoring and repairing fleet equipment in a timely manner.
Minimized disruptions in operations through effective prioritization of urgent repair requests from transportation departments or other stakeholders within the organization.
Improved vehicle performance with thorough inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on various systems such as engines, transmissions, and electrical components.
Served as a liaison between drivers/operators and management, relaying pertinent information about vehicle performance, upcoming maintenance needs, or other concerns that could impact daily operations.
Established strong vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing on parts, supplies, and services required for fleet operations.
Ensured regulatory compliance by keeping up-to-date with industry standards and guidelines related to vehicle emissions, safety features, and other relevant regulations.
Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, ensuring proper documentation for future reference and audits.
Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of critical spare parts when needed while minimizing storage costs at the same time.
Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular safety checks on all fleet vehicles and addressing any concerns promptly.
Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
Managed efficient teams of up to 5 employees
Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.