Hi, I’m
James Overbey
Swansea,IL
Summary
Seasoned Shop Manager/Mechanical Technician with 38 years of experience overseeing operations at Belleville School District School 201. Successfully led a team of 18 employees, enhancing safety protocols and operational efficiency for over 300 school buses. Proficient in electrical diagnostics and employee management, resulting in improved compliance and performance standards. Committed to fostering mentorship and excellence within the team.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Belleville school district school 201Belleville, IL
Shop Manager/Mechanical Technician
07.2017 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Supervised a team of 18 employees, providing training and performance evaluations.
- Oversaw maintenance of over 300 school buses, ensuring compliance with IDOT regulations and safety standards.
- Managed a team of 6 mechanics and 12 lot workers, coordinating parts ordering and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Provided training and mentorship to mechanics, leveraging 38 years of experience and extensive knowledge of school bus systems.
- Performed comprehensive repairs and preventive maintenance on various makes and models of school buses, including brakes, A/C, steering components, electrical systems, and drive trains, while mentoring and training new mechanics.
- I have a CDL Class B with a passenger endorsement and an IL license.
- I have certificates from the school training I attended.
Education
Lebanon High SchoolLebanon, IL
GED
05-1997
Skills
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee management
- Hiring management
- Employee motivation
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Vehicle inspection
- Electrical diagnostics
- System testing
- Mechanical tools
- Diagnostic procedures
- HVAC troubleshooting
- System maintenance
- Electrical wiring
- Refrigeration systems
- Brake pad replacement
- Electronic brake control
- Disc brake service
- Hydraulic systems
- Brake system preventative maintenance
- Brake hose replacement
- Emergency brake service
- Brake shoe replacement
- Brake bleeding techniques
- Brake warning light diagnosis
- ABS troubleshooting
Timeline
Shop Manager/Mechanical Technician
Belleville school district school 201
07.2017 - 11.2024
Lebanon High School
GED
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