Jake Benitez
Plant City,FL
Summary
Results-driven Fleet Manager with a proven track record in operational efficiency, team supervision, and safety management. Expertise in streamlining processes and effective communication to enhance productivity and performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Manager
Burgess Civil
Tampa, Florida
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Managed daily operations of the fleet department including staffing, scheduling and performance management.
- Maintained fleet of vehicles and equipment, including scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Developed procedures for tracking fleet performance and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with vendors for timely procurement of vehicle parts and services.
- Supervised employees to promote optimal productivity in job tasks and duties.
Shop Manager
CWR Contracting
Plant City, Florida
03.2022 - 04.2026
- Managed daily shop operations for efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Supervised team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels and product availability.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Coordinated dispatch schedules and routes for efficient transportation operations.
- Communicated with drivers to provide updates on deliveries and traffic conditions.
- Communicated with project managers to ensure alignment on timelines and goals.
- Trained new employees on proper paving techniques and safety protocols.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of paving crew members to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations.
- Instructed workers on proper techniques for operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
- Managed payroll information including timecards, overtime requests, vacation days taken.
Owner
A&J Automotive
Plant City, Florida
04.2010 - 02.2022
- Diagnosed diesel engine issues using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Repaired and maintained fuel systems to enhance engine performance and reliability.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices in diesel engine repair and maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in a workshop environment.
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers for parts procurement.
Mechanic
Pepin Distributing
Tampa, Florida
03.2002 - 04.2010
- Repaired and replaced faulty truck components to ensure safe operation.
- Performed routine maintenance on diesel trucks to ensure safe operation.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and services performed on vehicles.
- Communicated effectively with drivers to understand vehicle issues and needs.
Mechanic
Hillsborough County Schools
Tampa, Florida
08.1996 - 03.2002
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in school buses for efficient repairs.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts with hand and power tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on school buses.
- Mounted and balanced tires.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
Plant City, FL08-1996
Skills
- Fleet management
- Inventory management
- Vendor negotiation
- Performance evaluation
- Safety protocols
- Staff development
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
Certification
- MACS Certificate
- Class A CDL
- Smith Systems Train The Trainer Course
Timeline
Fleet Manager
Burgess Civil
04.2026 - 07.2026
Shop Manager
CWR Contracting
03.2022 - 04.2026
Owner
A&J Automotive
04.2010 - 02.2022
Mechanic
Pepin Distributing
03.2002 - 04.2010
Mechanic
Hillsborough County Schools
08.1996 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School