Korey Keathley
Modesto,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Equipment Manager with 30 years of experience in vehicle and specialized equipment repairs, maintenance and equipment tracking. Adept at working on strict budgets and keeping accurate inventories. Successful at maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment and clean work areas. Has always excelled at annual equipment inspections with a great track record.
Safety is always the number one priority along with a team mentality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
AVMS Specialist
Asplundh Tree Expert / Utility Tree Service
01.2008 - Current
- Installer of AVMS units in all company vehicles and equipment used for tracking and route planning, work efficiency etc...
- Worked on computer program daily in order to keep all vehicles updated and reporting correctly.
- When needed i would reassign vehicle or vehicles to another yard within the system.
- Build multiple reports for daily, weekly, and monthly updates via emails regarding speeding, location, maintenance schedules, time on location etc..
- Generated specialized reports whenever requested by management.
- Run random system wide checks to ensure all systems reporting correctly.
- When requested i could generate a report on a specific vehicle or vehicles if there was an incident that was being investigated for specific date and time.
Equipment Inspector
Asplundh Tree Expert / Utility Tree Service
12.1998 - Current
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Conducted in-depth inspections of vehicles to identify damage, missing parts and mechanical issues.
- Took photos of all damaged areas to include with repair reports.
- Inspected vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage or mechanical malfunction.
- Evaluated vehicles for damage, assessed functionality and determined roadworthiness.
- Perform random DOT inspections.
West Coast Equipment Manager
Asplundh Tree Expert / Utility Tree Service
10.1998 - Current
- Manage all mechanics in region
- Manage all repairs and routine services
- Manage all preventative maintenance schedules
- Work with all vendors/service centers regarding equipment in for repairs
- Schedule all dot, bit, and any other inspections required on company equipment
- Have been in charge of and worked on vehicle gps units used for tracking all company equipment
- Managed all company decals, example; company name, DOT numbers, Lic numbers etc..
- Perform random DVIR audits on company equipment to make sure company equipment is being inspected correctly by operators
- Reviewing DVIR's and other inspection forms with drivers when needed
- Make sure company equipment files are properly maintained
- Source parts needed for repairs making sure to save on cost when possible without sacrificing safety
- Overall assessments on aging equipment within the fleet getting close to retirement and whether or not they are economically viable to keep in service or not
- Show up in yards to watch drivers/operators inspect the unit assigned to them and go over any mistakes or just answer any questions they may have
- Establish a safety first culture when it comes to company vehicles and equipment
- Make sure all company equipment is always DOT compliant
Acquisitions Manager
Asplundh Tree Expert / Utility Tree Service
12.1999 - 04.2022
- Ordering all equipment forms used for inspections. Also Timesheets, Work orders, DVIR's etc...
- Ordering all tooling for the region.
- Ordering all PPE for employee's.
- Ordering all company vehicles and equipment.
- Ordering all chemicals for the region.
- Locating and ordering specialized equipment when needed.
- Tracking and maintaining an inventory of all company tooling, paperwork, forms, chemicals, etc..
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
Forklift Operator
Asplundh Tree Expert / Utility Tree Service
10.2000 - 01.2018
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
Mechanic
Asplundh Tree Expert
09.1999 - 06.2005
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Manage all mechanics in region
- Manage all repairs and routine services
- Manage all preventative maintenance schedules
- Work with all vendors/service centers regarding equipment in for repairs
- Schedule all dot, bit, and any other inspections required on company equipment
- Have been in charge of and worked on vehicle gps units used for tracking all company equipment
- Managed all company decals, example; company name, DOT numbers, Lic numbers etc..
- Perform random DVIR audits on company equipment to make sure company equipment is being inspected correctly by operators
- Reviewing DVIR's and other inspection forms with drivers when needed
- Make sure company equipment files are properly maintained
- Source parts needed for repairs making sure to save on cost when possible without sacrificing safety
- Overall assessments on aging equipment within the fleet getting close to retirement and whether or not they are economically viable to keep in service or not
- Show up in yards to watch drivers/operators inspect the unit assigned to them and go over any mistakes or just answer any questions they may have
- Establish a safety first culture when it comes to company vehicles and equipment
- Perform load test and leak down test on all aerial lifts
Education
High School Diploma -
Fred C. Beyer High School
Modesto, CA06.1985
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance Management
- Inspections
- PC Skills
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Building and maintaining excel spreadsheets for tracking company equipment age, maintenance, locations etc
- Operating specialized equipment for inspections and troubleshooting
- Recordkeeping
- Facility Management
- Crew Supervision
- Diagnostics
- MS Office
- Inventory and Restocking
- Equipment Inspections
- Purchasing
- Inventory Supervision
- Warranty Management
- Equipment Repairs
- Safety Procedures
- Scheduling
- Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking and maintenance history spreadsheets for all company equipment.
- Bringing the number of failed inspections from an average twenty red tags a year down to six total in a 23 year span.
- Attended multiple aerial lift schools through out the years.
- Attended two Altec courses for the Altec aerial lifts.
- Have gone over 500% in savings in first year with company.
- Have never had a documented injury to any of my team members over the years.
- Working with all drivers and operators of company equipment and getting them to perform better and more detailed inspections of their equipment before use has brought down unit failures and unit cost and above all has increased safety when it comes to operating company equipment.
- Keeping and maintaining a class B CDL for the past 25 years for operating company vehicles during inspections and test drives.
Timeline
AVMS Specialist
Asplundh Tree Expert / Utility Tree Service
01.2008 - Current
Forklift Operator
Asplundh Tree Expert / Utility Tree Service
10.2000 - 01.2018
Acquisitions Manager
Asplundh Tree Expert / Utility Tree Service
12.1999 - 04.2022
Mechanic
Asplundh Tree Expert
09.1999 - 06.2005
Equipment Inspector
Asplundh Tree Expert / Utility Tree Service
12.1998 - Current
West Coast Equipment Manager
Asplundh Tree Expert / Utility Tree Service
10.1998 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fred C. Beyer High School
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