Michael Whittington
Salem,OR
Summary
Proven leader in fleet maintenance with a history at Republic Services, adept at supervising teams to exceed standards through effective training and mentoring. Skilled in preventive maintenance planning and team leadership, I excel in optimizing system performance and enhancing cross-functional collaboration, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Republic Services
10.2022 - Current
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Supervised team of mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Maintenance Shop Lead
Republic Serivces
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address downed units.
- Helped managers with daily checklists and last-minute requirements.
Maintenance Technician
Republic Services
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
CDL Truck Driver
Swire Coca-Cola
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Owner
Whit's Auto
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
Specialist E-4
United Sates Army
01.2006 - 09.2010
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
CDL A -
IITR Truck Schools
Clackamas, OR07.2018
Diploma - Chemical Equipment Repair
U.S. Army Ordnance Mechanical Maintenance School
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD06.2006
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
Fairfeild, Ca06.2005
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Staff Training and Development
- Environmental Sustainability Practices
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Inventory Oversight
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Republic Services
10.2022 - Current
Maintenance Shop Lead
Republic Serivces
10.2021 - 10.2022
Maintenance Technician
Republic Services
07.2020 - 10.2021
CDL Truck Driver
Swire Coca-Cola
01.2018 - 04.2019
Owner
Whit's Auto
01.2017 - 07.2018
Specialist E-4
United Sates Army
01.2006 - 09.2010
CDL A -
IITR Truck Schools
Diploma - Chemical Equipment Repair
U.S. Army Ordnance Mechanical Maintenance School
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
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