Kyle Abbott
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Seasoned Regional Maintenance Manager with proven ability to direct and oversee complex maintenance operations. Known for adeptness in implementing effective preventive maintenance plans, ensuring smooth operations and minimizing downtime. Skilled in team leadership, project management, and troubleshooting. History of driving productivity improvements while maintaining top-notch safety records.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Maintenance Manager
Durham School Services
Lisle, IL
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Direct and control the company's fleet and maintenance activities within assigned area while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, contractual and policy requirements.
- Directly support, mentor and interact with CSC Maintenance Supervisors or Lead Technicians to achieve/exceed performance goals.
- Accountable for asset management within assigned area.
- Continually review the maintenance strategy ensuring commercial viability and effective service delivery.
- Assist in development and implementation of maintenance quality initiatives and influence Operations understanding, support and achievement of goals.
- Participate in reviews/audits as required to verify compliance with all safety/maintenance Policies and Procedures.
- Assist with development of performance goals for the shop as a whole and for individuals. Create and execute action plans associated with those goals.
- Participate in screening, interviewing and selection of the most qualified candidates during the hiring process. Work with HR Recruiters, Operations as well as attend Tech Schools and career fairs to ensure company is presented as an employer of choice.
- Accountable for asset availability and appropriate repair decisions to maximize asset uptime. Regular communication across all business segments to prioritize workflow and maximize equipment availability as operational dynamics fluctuate.
- Develop associates' skills by ensuring participation in vendor and company led training. Share knowledge and embed best practices, company compliance procedures and policies.
- Ensure locations are properly equipped with tooling to perform necessary repairs.
- Actively provide good employee relations ensuring effective communication and encouraging participation.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental legislation.
- Achieve compliance with agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
- Assist with special projects/assignments as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Lead Technician/ Maintenance Supervisor
Durham School Services
Santa Ana, CA
08.2018 - 10.2024
- Perform Preventative Maintenance Inspections in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Perform brake, suspension, and steering systems inspection, diagnostics, and repair.
- Perform electrical system diagnostics and repair.
- Perform major assignments such as transmission replacements and wheel seal replacement.
- Scheduled Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs for all technicians in shop.
- Successfully supervised technicians under my charge with no job related injuries or issues.
- Maintained shop budget, order parts, send/receive emails, schedule repairs going to outside vendors, and various other miscellaneous tasks.
- Created a line of communication with operations department to schedule preventative maintenance inspections, repairs, and state inspections.
- Scheduled CHP and state inspections as required by state law.
- Trained technicians in my shop and region on Preventative Maintenance Inspection procedures.
- Worked on Gasoline, Diesel, CNG, and Propane Vehicles.
- Kept shop and work area clean and hazard free at all times to maintain a safe work environment.
- Organized and developed shop to 5S Lean standards and maintained shop at 99-100 Lean grading scale.
- Brought shop into top half performers on Finn-O-Meter reaching 10th ranked shop and currently at 32nd ranked shop YTD.
Technician B
First Transit
Irvine, CA
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Perform preventative maintenance such as oil/lube.
- Tires and Brakes.
- Change batteries.
- Inspections and diagnostics.
- Diesel and electrical repair.
- Replace equipment- turbo, surge tanks, and engine components.
- Wheel seals and rear axle end play.
- Front wheel bearing pack and bearing replacement.
Education
Diploma - Automotive and Diesel Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Long Beach, CAAssociates of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest College
Anaheim, CAHigh school diploma -
El Dorado High School
Placentia, CASkills
- Fleet management
- Maintenance strategy
- Asset management
- Preventive maintenance
- Compliance audits
- Vehicle inspection
- Parts ordering
- Performance metrics
- Safety management
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Budgeting and cost control
- Maintenance scheduling
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Work order management
- Safety monitoring
- Employee performance assessment
- Deadline management
Additional Information
Electrical applications and diagnostics, Engine repair, Hydraulics, HVAC, Drivetrain repairs, Preventative Maintenance, Fuel Systems, Computer literate, Training in Microsoft Office Programs, OCTA training in wheelchair ramps/lifts and New Flyer air systems, EPA 609 Refrigerant certified, T6- Electrical and electronic systems, S1-School bus, S3-Drive Train, S4- Brakes, S7- Air conditioning
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, United States, E-3 Lance Corporal, 01/01/07, 01/31/11, Completed 2 month course for occupational specialty: 2146- Main Battle Tank Repair Technician. Also trained in performing preventative maintenance, engine and electrical diagnostics, and mechanical repairs in both turbine and Diesel engines.
Timeline
Regional Maintenance Manager
Durham School Services
10.2024 - 08.2025
Lead Technician/ Maintenance Supervisor
Durham School Services
08.2018 - 10.2024
Technician B
First Transit
03.2017 - 08.2018
Diploma - Automotive and Diesel Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Associates of Science - Criminal Justice
Everest College
High school diploma -
El Dorado High School