Luis F. Esquilín
Kansas City,Missouri
Summary
Proven leader in innovation management and team building at RideKC Kansas City of Transportation and KCI Fleet department. Accomplished industry leader offering many years of management expertise including staff training and development, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Focused and efficient with proficiency in financial reporting and budget adherence. Demonstrated success in evaluating P&L to achieve targets.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Fleet Maintenance
RideKC Kansas City of Transportation
Kansas City, MO
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw budgeting processes and ensured fiscal responsibility was maintained throughout the year.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for expansion and innovation.
- Assessed current organizational systems and infrastructure, recommending changes as needed.
- Evaluated training needs of employees based on job roles and responsibilities.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Fleet Supervisor
City of Kansas City, Missouri Aviation Department
Kansas City, USA
12.2020 - 11.2023
- Duties and responsibilities included, but were not limited to, supervision of 14 mechanics, motor equipment repair, as well as maintenance for the fleet.
- Recommendations for establishing and maintaining safety precautions against occupational hazards, including automotive and mechanical work.
- Lead Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
- Recommended budget estimate, cost-saving programs for the division.
- Electrical and Charging System, A/C and Heating, Natural gas stations maintenance and repair, Natural gas maintenance and repair for vehicles, Service calls.
- CDL Driver Improvement Instructor, City of Kansas City, Missouri; Administrator for AssetWorks M5 Work Order System, City of Kansas City.
Global Senior Technician
FedEx Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Experience in working on Maximo Work Order Systems (software program), Shop Floor Work Order Systems, Xentry Diagnostics (Mercedes-Benz vehicles), and J Pro Diagnostics (tools for diagnostic problem resolution).
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
Fleet Operation Manager
City of Kansas City, Missouri Aviation Department
Kansas City, USA
01.2002 - 01.2019
- I managed the instruction, administration, and development of the Aviation's CDL Training program
- In charge of the curriculum and all materials for the different types of automotive equipment
- Review all skills for driving such as turns, backing, shifting and more
- At the same time conducts driver performance checks in field and training
- Ensures that the M5 system is used correctly and to its full capacity and serves as the administrator of this program
- Division was purchasing replacement parts when most parts had a lifetime warranty
- I implemented using the lifetime warranty instead of replacing parts
- I also implemented a system to track tires sent to for recap
- At the time division was not tracking recapped tires
- So consequently more unneeded tires were purchased
- Both methods saved the division monies
- Worked with superintendent of fleet services on all cost reports to identify budgetary needs for the division
- Used data to order parts and equipment
- Handles all purchasing of Fleet Maintenance
- Maintains all contracts, identifies, and approves new purchasing requisitions, verifies that all invoices have met contract, approves payment
- Identifies and monitors training for all employees in the division
- In charge of and assigns tasks to the CDL Trainer, Fleet and Senior Fleet Maintenance Technicians
Owner/Operator/Mechanic
Car Side Service, L.L.C.
01.2004 - 01.2018
- Collected and prepared all the information needed to run a mobile automotive service
- This includes budget, budget estimates, recommendations for use of materials, payroll, employee rating and review
- Interviewing perspective employees and supervision
- This mobile service company did heavy and light automotive service repair
- Services which include but are not limited to: electrical repairs starters, engines, transmissions, oil and filter changes, filling of necessary fluids, battery replacement and fluids, power steering and washer fluids, complete under vehicle inspection and report and suggest options for service repair, recycling and disposal of chemical and hazardous waste
Senior Fleet Maintenance Technician
City of Kansas City, Missouri Water Department
Kansas City, USA
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Duties and Responsibilities included but were not limited to: Performed uniform practices and policies relating to maintenance and repair of light and heavy automotive and road construction equipment
- Made recommendations regarding equipment, supplies and repair of the equipment as well as hazards involving automotive and mechanical work
- Public Relations, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, prepared budget estimate cost saving programs for division, Electrical and Charging System, A/C and Heating, Natural gas stations maintenance and repair, Natural Gas mechanic and repair for vehicles, Auto Parts Specialist
- Made service calls, parts, and storeroom associate
Education
Associate of Automotive Technology -
Longview Community College
01.2002
Diesel Mechanic -
Northland Career Center
01.1996
Natural Science -
University of El Turabo
01.1993
Skills
- Stakeholder relations
- Prospecting skills
- Key performance indicators
- Human resources management
- Innovation management
- Data analytics
- Team building and motivation
- Team management
Certification
- Missouri Class A CDL TX Endorsement, 2020
- Certified on Cummings 5.9, 8.3, 8.9, 2020
- Certified Charging & Electrical System, 2020
- ASE Certified A/C and Heating, 2020
- Certified Hydraulic and Air Brakes, 2020
- Certified in Welding, 2020
- Certified Heavy Equipment and Automobile Towing and Recovery, 2020
- Certified Missouri Inspection Station License, 2020
- Ricon Certification in Wheelchair Lift, 2020
Accomplishments
- KC Go Steering Team - competitive business plan
- 18th Street Accountability Team
- 1999 Exceptional Service Award
- Converted Vehicle to bi-fuel CNG
- Seminars and training related to safety and transportation
- CDL Driver Improvement Instructor - Aviation
Training
- Human Resources Management Academy
- Assestworks M5 Workorder System
- Supervisor & Management Training - Fred Prior Seminars
- Airbag and Safety Training
- Snap-on Tools Electronic Equipment Training
References
- Kenneth Williams, Direct Fleet Superintendent, 816-243-5055
- Steve Shaver, Late Model Auto Parts KCI Airport, 816-483-8500
Timeline
Senior Director of Fleet Maintenance
RideKC Kansas City of Transportation
12.2023 - Current
Fleet Supervisor
City of Kansas City, Missouri Aviation Department
12.2020 - 11.2023
Global Senior Technician
FedEx Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2021
Owner/Operator/Mechanic
Car Side Service, L.L.C.
01.2004 - 01.2018
Fleet Operation Manager
City of Kansas City, Missouri Aviation Department
01.2002 - 01.2019
Senior Fleet Maintenance Technician
City of Kansas City, Missouri Water Department
01.1996 - 01.2002
Associate of Automotive Technology -
Longview Community College
Diesel Mechanic -
Northland Career Center
Natural Science -
University of El Turabo
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