Mark Rapp

• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on school buses and maintenance vehicles.
• Conducted routine inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborated with staff to develop preventive maintenance schedules for all fleet vehicles.
• Trained junior mechanics on equipment handling, safety protocols, and repair techniques.
• Managed inventory of tools and replacement parts, ensuring availability for timely repairs.
• Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
• 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.
• Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
• Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
• 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.
• Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
• Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
• Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
• Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
• Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
• Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.

• Performed routine oil changes and fluid checks for school vehicle fleet.
• Conducted preventive maintenance to ensure optimal vehicle performance and safety.
• Maintained accurate records of service history and repairs conducted on vehicles.
• Assisted in training junior technicians on proper lubrication techniques and safety protocols.
• Led initiatives to implement new lubricants and tools, improving overall service quality.
• Collaborated with management to develop maintenance schedules for timely service completion.
• Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
• Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
• Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
• Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety regulations and protocols.
• Assisted coworkers when needed to ensure smooth operations during peak hours or when dealing with challenging situations.
• Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
• Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
• Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.

I cleaned the restrooms, swept and mopped floors, cleaned the trip buses, picked up parts for the mechanics, and followed procedures for handyman duties.

• Collaborated with other handymen to complete larger projects efficiently while ensuring high-quality results for the clients.
• Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.