Joseph Barlow
Shop Supervisor-Maintenance
Brandon,MS
Summary
Over 3 years management experience backed by 20+ years of mechanical maintenance engineering. Using critical thinking and motivational leadership strategies, successfully effected team efficiency of mechanical repairs and maintenance on equipment to decrease work and/or downtime gaps. Vehicle inspection and safety goals incorporated to optimize and build upon team efficiency to produce a safe, productive and proficient work environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Supervisor-Maintenance
YRC Freight
12.2019 - Current
- Conducted countless safety inspections on YRC Freight (YRC) tractor/trailers both Over The Road (OTR) and City delivery equipment
- Utilized mechanical inclinations to effectively handle all breakdowns for 455 domicile drivers
- Ensured accurate account of all parts and labor in keeping with repair orders assigned to mechanics
- Knowledge and completion of Dekra safety requirements and instructive contact with members of Shop, Linehaul and Dock operations
- Knowledge of YRC, Department of Transportation and OSHA safety policies and procedures and overseeing compliance of such
- Delivered safety briefs from knowledge of aforementioned safety policies and procedures to over 50 mechanics on daily basis
- Oversaw all aspects of 50+ mechanics and 455 domicile drivers on a managerial-to-personnel basis
Lead Tractor-Trailer Mechanic
First Student
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Ensured fully operational compliance of 55-passenger buses per DOT Federal Annual Inspections requirements
- Diagnosed hundreds of buses for problems spanning from electrical, combustion, suspension or alignment systems
- Conducted general maintenance of buses including air filters, brakes, belts, lights and tires
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Operated within budgetary allotted guidelines to coordinate parts ordering and purchase orders
Lead Tractor-Trailer Mechanic
UPS Freight
08.2006 - 06.2018
- Maintained 100% accountability of fuel orders, parts acquisition/inventory and personnel management
- Completed hundreds of Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services (PM) on Volvo, Mack, Freightliner and Kenworth tractors successfully
- Supervised internal engine repair training for apprentice mechanics
- Coordinated with the Local Teamsters Union in regards to bid shop positions, contract language interpretation and grievance resolutions
Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Mechanic
United States Army
08.1997 - 08.2006
- Maintained 100% readiness for several hundred pieces of equipment which was assigned to 30 different serialized government vehicles for embarking onto C-130 and C-7 aircrafts
- Performed maintenance of tow vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles, cavalry fighting vehicles, fire support vehicles, multiple rocket launcher systems, and light armored vehicles
- Responsible for the accountability, well-being and morale of squad-sized element in combat environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Cranston High School West
Cranston, RI05.1997
Skills
- Safety Management
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Maintenance Requirements
- Critical Thinking
- Operational Efficiency
- Motivational Leadership and Public Speaking
- Personnel Scheduling and Daily Progress Reporting
- Shop Management Software and Microsoft Office
- Managing Fleet Vehicles
- Multi-tasking and Problem Solving
- Diesel, Mechanical, Electrical and Braking Systems
Certification
OSHA 10 certification
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Rank: Specialist
MOS: (63T)
Discharge: Honorable
Commendations:
Two Army Commendation Medals
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait & Saudi Arabia)
Korea Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Timeline
Shop Supervisor-Maintenance
YRC Freight
12.2019 - Current
Lead Tractor-Trailer Mechanic
First Student
06.2018 - 12.2019
Lead Tractor-Trailer Mechanic
UPS Freight
08.2006 - 06.2018
Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Mechanic
United States Army
08.1997 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Cranston High School West
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