Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Kenneth Yimbu

Fleet Vehicle Technician
Youngsville, NC,NC

Summary

Seasoned Fleet Professional with over 19 years of experience within Bus Operations and Maintenance Fleet Services. Successful at completing PMI'S, maintenance and repairs on a variety of Fleet vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, coupled with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

A Level Mechanic

MV Transportation
Raleigh, NC
06.2021 - Current

Tasked with more administrative duties including;

  • Entering vehicle mileages.
  • Ordering parts and inventory oversight.
  • Liaising with operations to create streamlined processes.
  • Helping develop and introduce various processes within department to increase efficiency.
  • Training new technicians on departmental guidelines and procedures.
  • Assisting in Scheduling.
  • Vehicle Electronics Installation and Maintenance on Mobile Eye, SEON, Tablets, 2-way radios, Drive Cams.

B Level Mechanic

MV Transportation
Raleigh, NC
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on fleet of Ford E350s and Transits.
  • Recorded work performed on Assetworks.
  • Coordinated with dispatch and other members of bus operations staff whenever necessary.
  • Performed roadcalls to various locations of vehicle breakdowns.
  • Repaired vehicle add ons including Braun wheelchair lift systems, secondary climate systems, etc.

Diesel Mechanic I

Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority
Morrisville, NC
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Made repairs to defects found from driver write ups and roadcalls.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with engines, transmissions, and other drive-train issues.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that bus systems operated efficiently.
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
  • Discussed repairs with supervision and advocated for vehicle safety.
  • Collaborated with Parts Department and Bus Operations to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
  • Assisted technicians in equipment maintenance and overhauls.

Bus Service Technician

Town Of Chapel Hill - Transit Division
Chapel Hill, NC
12.2014 - 07.2017
  • Primarily maintained fleet vehicles in good working order with preventive and corrective maintenance expertise.
  • Changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations in other departments.
  • Sat in monthly meetings with supervision to assist in streamlining process.
  • Performed state inspections on diesel and gasoline vehicles.

Service Attendant

Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority
Morrisville, NC
03.2009 - 12.2014
  • Trained new hires on functions of the fuel lane.
  • Sat in on interviews for new Service Attendants.
  • Fueled, checked fluids, cleaned out vehicles, performed house-keeping nightly.
  • Brainstormed with supervision on problem areas within the process.
  • Light training in the shop when not busy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
2007

Skills

  • Auto diagnostics and repair
  • Preventive and reparative maintenance
  • Gasoline and Diesel systems knowledge
  • Site Maintenance / Repair
  • Data Analysis / Trend Assessment
  • DOT Regulatory Compliance Familiarity
  • Fleet Management & Logistics
  • Operations Support
  • Training and development
  • Accident / Incident Reports
  • Report generation
  • Process improvements
  • Database entry
  • Cost reduction options

Timeline

A Level Mechanic - MV Transportation
06.2021 - Current
B Level Mechanic - MV Transportation
07.2019 - 06.2021
Diesel Mechanic I - Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority
07.2017 - 07.2019
Bus Service Technician - Town Of Chapel Hill - Transit Division
12.2014 - 07.2017
Service Attendant - Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority
03.2009 - 12.2014
East Carolina University - Bachelor of Science, Biology
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