SETH LOFTON
Cantonment
Summary
Experienced with fleet logistics and vehicle maintenance strategies, ensuring seamless operations. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance to maintain fleet integrity. Track record of enhancing fleet productivity through effective resource management and team leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Fleet Manager MDI
MDI
Pensacola, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Task with overseeing sites in Fort walton Beach,Pensacola, and Gulfport MS.
- Streamlined fleet operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for optimal vehicle performance.
- Parts ordering, requests, and billing for each location. Deal with hiring and interviewing candidates for positions at all locations along with input for compensations. Use payclock to enter times. Do inventory and parts pricing for fleetio at these locations along with building it in a database with all units that operate in areas.
Mechanic A Field
Tech Thompson Tractor
Pensacola, FL
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Do regular pm services along with dot inspections,major and minor repairs. Remove and replace engines. Brakes and suspension work along with clutch and drive train work. Diagnose and troubleshoot any issues from abs aftertreatment and engine electrical issues. Do Field service work as well from engine diagnostic issues to no start to run issues.Have knowledge in using several different software programs, Insite Quickserve CAT ET ED Roadranger Techtool TechToolbox and many others for every type of equipment and engine. Also have a crew of four guys that have to be directed on daily repairs and assisted with ordering parts and doing warranty claims and work.
- Diagnosed complex mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on agricultural and construction machinery.
Mechanic Technician
City Of Pensacola Fleet Management
Pensacola, FL
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Do regular pm services to all escambia city equipment from garbage trucks sweepers cop cars and suvs. Run road calls as needed. Do major repairs on Cummins engines from injectors turbos exhaust work regen diagnosing. Using laptop to run codes and do repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on city vehicles to ensure operational efficiency.
- Performed routine maintenance, including oil changes and brake inspections, enhancing vehicle reliability.
Tractor Mechanic
H&R AgriPower
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Work on tractors combines tillers planters. Done escorting of equipment, done service to large equipment and replacement of heavy moving part with forklift assist. Ran road calls on equipment. Done warranty work on new equipment along with setup and building from blueprints in assembling equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in tractors and agricultural equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance of machinery.
Diesel Mechanic
Groendyke Transport
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked on tractors and trailers following pm sheets by mileages and months. On the tractors I done extensive repairs in ac, brakes, suspension, engine, and tires.
- Had to follow and install camera and dot system to follow the code by law. Trailer work was everything from welding on units to full suspension repairs, brake, air leaks and tires as well. Worked with high pressure and low pressure trailers for hauling fuel, turpentine, milk, latex, DMA60 and amines. Was trained in proper ppe required for specific chemicals and also in fall protection and confined spaces.
- Was also trained in doing internal washes on trailers and proper ventilation for safety of myself and those around me.
Diesel Mechanic
Ready Mix USA
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Following pm sheets and doing any and all repairs to body engine electrical systems suspension brakes hydraulic system ac repairs concrete chipping some internal engine work road calls fabricate and weld items and also work night when required due to work demands. Practiced great housekeeping skills as for concrete is very dusty work.
Diesel Mechanic Waste Management
Waste Management
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Following the PM sheets, I ensure all concerned areas are examined to determine the extent of damage or malfunction and serviced as needed. Servicing air conditioning, heating, engine cooling and electrical systems. Rebuilding engines, hydraulic pumps and cylinders, fabricate and weld as needed. Repair and assemble hoses and fittings. Replace and install protective wrap to hoses. Knowledgeable at repairing electrical systems. Experienced in operating pneumatic and air compressor tools. Removal and replacing tires, shocks, struts, and breaks.
- Repairing and replacing radiators and water pumps. Organize Work records and file reports. Ordering and stocking parts and supplies to maintain inventory.
Diesel mechanic
Waste Pro
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Done pm and service to trucks road calls suspension work some internal engine repairs ac repairs also ordered parts as needed and done parts inventory to shop warehouse. Kept tools and shop clean and orderly.
Diesel Mechanic
Obion County Board of Education
01.2008 - 09.2014
- Done daily pm work on buses to keep them safe and on the road. Done ac repairs, suspension, interior work, brakes, frame work, electrical repairs and troubleshooting, road calls and kept a valid cdl as so that I could operate a bus on the road. Was up to date on all safety requirements to work on school buses and operate them. Had all valid permits to do bus inspection and dot inspections. Also worked on some dirt equipment so that I could go out and do turn arounds for buses off the roads.
- ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, Have all my own tools with toolbox
Education
High School -
Obion County Central High School
12-2002
Skills
- Fleet optimization
- Fleet management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Operations and logistics
- Delivery schedule oversight
- Employee management
- Fleet scheduling
- Safety protocol
- Maintenance and repair orders
- Issue resolution
- Vehicle inspections
Timeline
Regional Fleet Manager MDI
MDI
07.2024 - Current
Mechanic A Field
Tech Thompson Tractor
06.2023 - 07.2024
Mechanic Technician
City Of Pensacola Fleet Management
02.2021 - 06.2023
Tractor Mechanic
H&R AgriPower
09.2020 - 02.2021
Diesel Mechanic
Groendyke Transport
03.2019 - 03.2020
Diesel Mechanic
Ready Mix USA
01.2018 - 03.2019
Diesel Mechanic Waste Management
Waste Management
02.2015 - 01.2018
Diesel mechanic
Waste Pro
10.2014 - 02.2015
Diesel Mechanic
Obion County Board of Education
01.2008 - 09.2014
High School -
Obion County Central High School