Mason Jones
Franklinton,North Carolina
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented executive leader with over 20 years of experience driving maintenance operations, fleet performance, and organizational transformation across complex environments. Proven success in aligning maintenance strategy with enterprise goals while optimizing large-scale vehicle fleets and front-line operations for efficiency, safety, and long-term value.
Recognized for visionary leadership, people-first culture building, and operational excellence. Expertise includes cross-functional team development, process innovation, training systems, and procurement strategy. Adept at leading through change, fostering high-performance teams, and delivering scalable solutions that improve KPIs, reduce downtime, and elevate customer satisfaction.
Known for a strong executive presence, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to translate strategic goals into measurable business results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Maintenance
Sunrock Industries LLC
Butner, NC
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee full lifecycle management of 1,400+ rolling stock and heavy equipment assets valued over $100M across 13 + U.S. and Canadian operations, ensuring maximum uptime, reliability, and compliance.
- Spearhead long-range capital planning, including equipment replacement strategy, repair-versus-replace analysis, CAPEX, and coordination of new asset acquisitions.
- Direct preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs; manage all shop, field service, and PM operations across multiple facilities.
- Lead a cross-functional maintenance team of 41 professionals, including managers, technicians, and administrative staff; drive continuous training, leadership development, and performance management.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, controlling maintenance spend and optimizing parts procurement, warranty recovery, and vendor contract negotiations.
- Standardize maintenance workflows, implement CMMS/telematics platforms (Tenna, Whip-Around, Lytx), and leverage data to drive asset utilization and cost reduction.
- Enforce DOT, OSHA, MSHA, and EPA compliance; lead incident investigations and ensure safe shop and field practices.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPI) including downtime, PM compliance, wrench time, and cost per hour to support executive-level decision making.
- Lead vendor management across OEMs and third-party repair providers; ensure performance, cost control, and alignment with operational objectives.
- Drive fleet standardization initiatives to streamline training, parts inventory, and equipment redeployment.
- Implemented digital preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Implemented internal mounted wheel program saving thousands annually and ensuring no wheel offs or fatalities
Director of Maintenance and Facilities
GFL Environmental
Tampa, FL
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Directed 27 member team servicing 200+ assets/$40M across 9 sites throughout FL including 2000 acre class III landfill
- Proficient in C/D, crushing, roll-off, and waste
- Specialized in maintenance of Mack, Peterbuilt, Sterling, CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo, Ford, Miller and Kubota equipment
- Led welding department responsible for repairs and updates made to 700+ containers, grapples, densifiers, buckets, compactor wheels, tire shredder, and special projects saving thousands annually
- Oversaw and led bidding and selection processes for all new trucks and heavy equipment purchases
- Directly handled all purchases and sales of all company equipment
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, safety, training and procurement
- KPI driven fact-based leader
- Implemented company wide heavy equipment, heavy truck, boom lift and forklift training.
- Created and implemented digital maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
- Implemented PM program that took department from 45% compliancy to 95%+ month over month for 2 years ensuring down ratio of less than 2 % for 200+ assets
- Directly handle all asset insurance, titling, Sunbiz, waste tire permits, 2290, waste fluid permits and registration for fleet.
- Implemented wheel torque procedure for fleet ensuring no wheel off's or fatalities.
- Implemented companywide procurement process that standardized purchasing and helps save thousands annually.
- Implemented oil sampling program to ensure any possible issues are caught early to save company thousands in down time and repair cost.
- Provided guidance to owners and stakeholders on changes related to business
Director of Maintenance
Waste Pro
Ft. Pierce, FL
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Directly managed 129 assets totaling $23.5M, $3.1M annual budget, and 23 employees.
- Worked directly with local municipalities, city managers, code enforcement, HOAs and city mayor.
- Directly led 5-acre, 4-man container welding shop
- Directly led 6.5-acre, 10-man repair shop for 129 assets
- Created internal truck refurbish department that served South Florida and saved company $100k + on outsourcing.
- Implemented real-time maintenance dashboard for region, informed district manager/operations team on "out of service" vehicles 24/7 digitally.
- Established protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and increasing compliance from 34% to 94%.
- Created hydraulic hose program that cut down on hydraulic spills, fines, wasted fluid, road calls and cleanup costs saving division over $10k monthly and ensured municipalities were satisfied.
- Created battery cable program to ensure no truck fires that was implemented companywide across U.S. East Coast
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes for 45+ vendors.
- Supervised employee performance, inventory, purchasing, preventive maintenance, safety, training and personal growth
- Implemented mounted wheel program saving thousands annually that Waste Pro mandated company wide to ensure no wheel offs or fatalities.
Director Of Maintenance
Transdev North America, Inc
South San Francisco, CA
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Oversaw repair and maintenance operation for 250+ Coaches, value totaling $96M, transported 20k+ employees daily, 5 remote facilities, 26 mechanics, 3 maintenance clerks, 1 parts manager.
- Worked directly with senior-level executives globally and nationally along with CEO to advance transportation industry with quality service to customers.
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance, safety, training, mentorship, procurement and parts.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Closely monitor all maintenance activities to ensure fleet reliability, performance, cost control and adherence to company and client requirements
- Manage all fleet maintenance policies and procedures and ensure compliance on corporate policies and SOPs
- Implemented internal mounted wheel program saving thousands annually and ensuring no wheel offs or fatalities
Maintenance Manager
Royal Coach Limousine And Bus Service
Napa, CA
11.2012 - 02.2016
- Executed maintenance and repair of 41 vehicles to include Motor Coaches, Cutaways, Limousines, Luxury SUVs/Sedans
- Managed 51 drivers, 2 technicians and conducted safety and DOT inspections, implemented training quarterly
- Directly handled all procurement for department
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment downtime and repair costs.
- Directly handled all 2290, DOT, registration, emissions testing for company fleet
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
- Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
- Implemented internal mounted wheel program saving thousands annually and ensuring no wheel offs or fatalities.
Master Diesel Technician
Bauer's Intelligent Transportation
San Francisco, CA
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Inspected and tested equipment on 140+ vehicles to locate worn and damaged parts and documented findings and all actions taken.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines within fleet saving thousands in outsourcing costs
- Performed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Completed multi-point inspections and washed and refueled units.
- Used computer equipment, hand tools and technical skills to diagnose faults.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance services for 140 pieces of equipment and fleet vehicles.
- Prepared vehicles for annual DOT inspections.
- Submitted invoices and completed warranty paperwork.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving company money.
- Analyzed engine faults in buses and trucks, identifying potential causes and determining needed repairs.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Checked completed repairs in buses and trucks, confirming correct servicing procedures.
- Replaced and repaired fuel injection systems for diesel engines in buses and trucks.
- Created safety lane for coaches at all maintenance garages
Shop Manager/ Machinist
Napa Auto Parts
Vacaville, CA
08.2005 - 01.2011
- Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills, planers, shapers and grinders.
- Built/re-built diesel, gas and liquid propane engines
- Oversaw inventory, equipment maintenance and responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - 608-609
MACS Air Conditioning Society
San Francisco, CA2015
Associate of Applied Science - C9, C12, C13ISL, ISX, ISM, Caterpillar, Detroit and Cummins Engines
Caterpillar / Detroit / Cummins
Sacramento, CA2012
High School Diploma -
Elise P. Buckingham Charter Magnet High School
Vacaville, CA06.2004
Skills
- Fleet Lifecycle Optimization
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Strategy
- Heavy Equipment Oversight (On-/Off-Road)
- Capital Planning & Replacement Forecasting
- Equipment Utilization & Downtime Analysis
- Telematics & CMMS Integration (eg, Tenna, Whip-Around)
- Multi-Site Maintenance Operations
- Facility Maintenance Oversight
- Contractor and Vendor Management
- Shop Workflow Standardization
- Departmental System & Infrastructure Updates
- Inventory & Procurement Controls
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership (39 staff)
- Technician Recruitment & Career Pathing
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Scheduling & Workforce Planning
- Cultural Awareness & Team Communication
- Training Program Implementation
- Budget Development & Forecasting
- Cost Control & Variance Analysis
- Parts Purchasing & Vendor Negotiation
- Repair vs Replace Decision Modeling
- ROI and Lifecycle Costing
- OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Program Leadership & Audits
- Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis
- CPR/AED, OSHA 10-Hour, EPA 609 Certified
- Safe Work Environment Enforcement
- Master Certified Journeyman Diesel Mechanic
- Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Rebuilding
- Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit, Ford Engine Platforms
- Noregon Diagnostics EPA 609 A/C Certification
- CDL (B) – Air Brake, Doubles/Triples, SPAB Endorsements
- Certified Forklift Operator (Class 5)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Reporting & KPI Development
- Written Communication Expertise
- Maintenance SOP and Policy Writing
- Fleet Analytics & Data Interpretation
- Tenna, Whip-Around, Dossier, Maintenance Connections
- Maintenance planning
Timeline
Director of Maintenance
Sunrock Industries LLC
07.2024 - Current
Director of Maintenance and Facilities
GFL Environmental
06.2021 - 07.2024
Director of Maintenance
Waste Pro
09.2019 - 05.2021
Director Of Maintenance
Transdev North America, Inc
03.2016 - 09.2019
Maintenance Manager
Royal Coach Limousine And Bus Service
11.2012 - 02.2016
Master Diesel Technician
Bauer's Intelligent Transportation
01.2011 - 05.2012
Shop Manager/ Machinist
Napa Auto Parts
08.2005 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - 608-609
MACS Air Conditioning Society
Associate of Applied Science - C9, C12, C13ISL, ISX, ISM, Caterpillar, Detroit and Cummins Engines
Caterpillar / Detroit / Cummins
High School Diploma -
Elise P. Buckingham Charter Magnet High School