Jonathan M. Hamilton
Waldorf,Maryland
Summary
Transportation maintenance professional with over thirty-four years in the Automotive Field with sixteen years in Fleet Maintenance. Safety oriented team builder with a track record of increasing productivity and employee retention. Diligent team member with the ability to work collectively with all departments to attain corporate agendas. Knowledgeable professional eager to leverage knowledge in occupational health and safety. Qualified to create safety policies, conduct inspections and deliver training. Smart and efficient with relevant software and technology for data analysis and reporting.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Maintenance Supervisor
WMATA
09.2020 - Current
- Supervises and coordinates bus maintenance personnel in safe work practices and technical vehicle maintenance
- Initiates and supervises repairs, campaigns, rebuilds, reports and maintenance data collection associated with the technical aspect in support of Bus Maintenance
- Responsible for handling all related job responsibilities in accordance with environmental policy, relevant policies, and procedures as well as emergency management plans, Deputy Compliance Officer at location
- Provides accurate data in support of Key Performance Indicators
- Responsible for the daily assignment of labor, which also includes daily review of payroll and submission of accurately completed time records
- Ensure the Local Facility Committee meetings are held on time and that meeting minutes are submitted timely
- Implements and coordinates yearly Strategic Goals for bus maintenance personnel, including yearly promotions
- Ensure that all safety and security goals are met; BMNT Reportable Injuries, Safety Observations, and facilities housekeeping and work practice audit
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and prevent reoccurrence of similar incidents.
- Monitored employee exposure levels to hazardous substances and implemented control measures to minimize risk.
- Served as a liaison between management and field personnel to address safety concerns promptly, fostering a collaborative approach toward continuous improvement.
- Decreased workplace accidents through thorough hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
Maintenance Fleet Supervisor
Greyhound
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Prioritize repair orders and operational demands to ensure safe, clean, reliable, and efficient buses that meet their schedules and exceeds customer expectations
- Coordinate the repair, preventive maintenance, cleaning, inspection, bodywork, and all related functions of coaches and equipment
- Develop employees by scheduling, training, mentoring, encouraging, and rewarding the best performance
- Ensure proper safety policies and procedures are in place and followed
- Eliminate all hazardous working conditions
- See that proper tools and equipment are made available to employees so they can do their job safely and efficiently
- Perform quality control checks on all equipment leaving the garage
- Lead employees to achieve goals and objectives and issue appropriate discipline
- Develop reports and performance indicators
- Decreased workplace accidents through thorough hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
- Implemented toolbox talks program that encouraged open communication among team members about daily tasks, potential hazards, near misses, or other concerns related to work activities or conditions on site.
Maintenance Supervisor
Transdev North America
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Supervise support services to include heavy overhauls, repair maintenance, and body repairs
- Supervises maintenance personnel including training, scheduling, coaching and discipline
- Supervises and inspects major repairs and provides technical assistance to technicians
- Oversees repairs, preventive maintenance, servicing, and cleaning of over 300 vehicles
- Responsible for the ordering of parts and maintaining inventory for assigned shifts
- Monitors technician performance and initiates coach and counsel actions as needed
- Monitor technician adherence to licensing and certification requirements
- Monitors radio communications during route times and ensures that all operator inquiries related to the mechanical operation of the vehicle are responded to immediately
- Completed work orders ensuring accuracy
Automotive Technician
Transdev North America
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Perform various mechanical and electrical repairs to the Washington Metro Paratransit Fleet
- Utilize the Ford IDS diagnostics, multimeters, and other equipment to diagnose vehicle performance
- Prepare work orders using the RTA system
Emergency Equipment Installer/Auto Technician
First Vehicle Services
10.2008 - 09.2013
- Install and wire fuse blocks, relays, charge guards, smart sirens, rumblers and sims for emergency equipment controls
- Install and wire gun racks, light bars, strobe packs, flashers and fabricate wiring harnesses and connect all necessary wires for installation in MPD vehicles
- Perform various mechanical and electrical repairs using various diagnostic equipment
- Create work orders using the Faster System
Automotive Technician
Pep Boys Automotive
05.2002 - 10.2008
- Completed various mechanical and electrical repairs to include:
- Repair braking systems, perform no start diagnostic using the Snap-On MT 2500 diagnostic system, install water pumps and fuel pumps, timing belts diagnose various manufacturers fuel systems, perform diagnostic on electrical issues using various test equipment (i.e
- Test lights, digital multimeters), perform major and minor tune-ups
Manager
All Tune and Lube
08.1999 - 05.2002
- Supervised the employees by assigning various tasks and assigning work orders according to employee skill level
- Duties performed included the opening and closing of the store
- Writing estimates and interacting with customers
- Performed weekly and monthly store inventory to keep the store stocked with profitable merchandise
- Prepared a daily profit sheet and credit card batching and made the appropriate deposit according to the results of the numbers for the day
Assistant Manager
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
05.1997 - 08.1999
- Supervised 5 lube techs in the daily operations and up keeping of the establishment
- Duties performed included opening and closing of the store
- Performed inventory and placing weekly orders for store merchandise
Mechanic Helper
Montgomery Wards
03.1993 - 05.1997
- Performed entry level mechanical duties including but not limited to oil changes, brakes, battery, and tire installation
Assistant Manager
Hi-Gear Automotive
04.1989 - 03.1993
- Managed the daily operation of an automotive parts store while maintaining a competitive but profitable company and supervising 3 employees in the daily procedures of operating the business
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Anacostia Sr. High
Certificate - Automotive Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
Certificate - Motorcycle/ATV/Jet Ski Repair
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Certificate - Information Security and Risk Management
University of Washington
Skills
- Snap-On MODIS
- Snap-On M2500
- ACDelco Tech 2
- Ford IDS
- Ford NGS
- Hunter Alignment Machine
- Braun Wheelchair Lift Training
- Faster Computer System
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Trapeze
- RTA Computer system
- ADA Training for Supervisors
- Maximo
- Facilities Maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Quality Control
- Grounds Maintenance
Accomplishmentsandawards
- Perfect Attendance Award Motorcycle Technician Program
- Perfect Attendance Award YAMAPRO Program
- 5 Year Service Award
References
References are available upon request.
Jobrelatedcertifications
- ASE Certified
- ECO/DCO Certification, 06/30/19
- Brakes, 06/30/19
- Electrical/Electronic Systems, 06/30/19
- Heating and Air Conditioning, 06/30/19
- Ford Engine Performance, 08/09/11
- Air Conditioning Diagnosis, Service and Repair, 04/05/11
- Hybrid Vehicle Service and Repair, 03/31/11
- Multiple WMATA required Certifications
- FEMA ICS – 100, ICS - 700
- Misfire Diagnostic Strategies, 02/22/11
- Solving the Top 10 DTCs, 03/16/10
- ABS Electrical, 09/22/10
- Mode $06 and Beyond, 02/26/09
- Network Diagnostic Strategies, 10/14/09
- ACDelco Electrical/Electronics Stage 1, 10/27/09
- Yamaha 5 Star Certification, 03/15/07
- 710 YAMAPRO Program, 10/12/07
- 48 Week Motorcycle Technician Specialist Program, 11/02/07
- Dynojet Operations 1, 11/02/07
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Maryland] Driver's License
- Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE)
Timeline
Bus Maintenance Supervisor
WMATA
09.2020 - Current
Maintenance Fleet Supervisor
Greyhound
04.2019 - 03.2020
Maintenance Supervisor
Transdev North America
03.2017 - 04.2019
Automotive Technician
Transdev North America
09.2013 - 03.2017
Emergency Equipment Installer/Auto Technician
First Vehicle Services
10.2008 - 09.2013
Automotive Technician
Pep Boys Automotive
05.2002 - 10.2008
Manager
All Tune and Lube
08.1999 - 05.2002
Assistant Manager
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
05.1997 - 08.1999
Mechanic Helper
Montgomery Wards
03.1993 - 05.1997
Assistant Manager
Hi-Gear Automotive
04.1989 - 03.1993
Certificate - Automotive Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
Certificate - Motorcycle/ATV/Jet Ski Repair
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Certificate - Information Security and Risk Management
University of Washington
High School Diploma - General Studies
Anacostia Sr. High