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Samuel Avila

Burleson

Summary

Fleet maintenance professional with deep expertise in vehicle diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance. Known for strong leadership in coordinating teams, ensuring seamless operations, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at managing vendor relationships, optimizing budgets, and implementing safety protocols to drive operational efficiency. Always focused on achieving results and fostering collaborative environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Universal Dedicated of Arlington
01.2022 - Current
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.

Tractor Trailer Lead Mechanic

Universal Dedicated Of Arlington
03.2014 - 12.2021
  • Currently lead shop mechanic, acting manager while shop manager is away
  • Good computer skills and diagnostics.
  • Decision making and team planning.
  • Checked all of the vehicle's systems for functionality and defects.
  • Used specialized equipment, common tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Completed a checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and other items as part of service orders.
  • Placed orders for the parts as needed for vehicle repairs and new installations.
  • Advised customers on repairs and advocated for vehicle safety.

Tractor Trailer Mechanic

Central Transport
12.2011 - 03.2014
  • Inspected vehicles coming in and out of safety lane.
  • Started working in the trailer shop and worked my way up to the truck shop.
  • Had to man my own shift and make repairs upon PM inspections.
  • Had to drive long distances for repairs when needed.
  • Yard checks daily.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Completed a checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and other items as part of service orders.

General Landscaper

Avila’s Lawn Service
01.2008 - 12.2011
  • Was in charge of grounds maintenance, which included trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, and trimming and edging around walks, walls, and flower beds were all things I did for lawns.
  • Kept regular landscaping schedules to improve lawn health and keep facilities tidy and well-kept.
  • Responded to customer questions and concerns, usually returning voice mail messages.

Education

High School Diploma -

Morton West High School
Berwyn, IL
01.2006

Skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Time management
  • Problem resolution
  • Inspection procedures
  • Organization
  • Team management
  • Documentation
  • Supervision
  • Team building
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Equipment inspection
  • Computerized maintenance management system
  • Spare parts inventory
  • Employee scheduling
  • Vehicle fleet management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Universal Dedicated of Arlington
01.2022 - Current

Tractor Trailer Lead Mechanic

Universal Dedicated Of Arlington
03.2014 - 12.2021

Tractor Trailer Mechanic

Central Transport
12.2011 - 03.2014

General Landscaper

Avila’s Lawn Service
01.2008 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Morton West High School

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