Tarek L. Smith
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Experienced maintenance manager proficient in leading a team of mechanics focused on heavy equipment repair, maintenance, and inspections. Demonstrates a strong grasp of safety protocols and consistently delivers precise and thorough repair work. Dedicated to upholding dealer, factory, and company standards to provide high-quality maintenance and repair services that ensure customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Transdev
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of a team of Diesel Technicians, ensuring the timely and efficient completion of maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty transportation vehicles.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
Fleet Service Mechanic
Pinal Feeding
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Perform preventative maintenance & light to medium diagnostics & repairs on all vehicles & vehicle attachments including but not limited to heavy, medium & light duty vehicles, gasoline & diesel powered vehicles, tractor trailers, cars & pickup trucks, forklifts, farm equipment etc.
- Repairs & diagnostics can include but are not limited to brake work, repairing lights, air & hydraulic systems, exhaust systems, battery & charging systems, engine cooling systems, suspension work, drive train & chassis, automatic & manual transmissions, engines & engine accessories, computer /sensor diagnostics, fabrication & welding work, trailer repair, cab air conditioning repair & tire repairs.
- Uncontrolled temperatures (hot/cold) inside and outside facility
Master Technician
Brake Masters
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Maintained certifications and completed in-depth training on commonly-serviced equipment, systems and components.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Waste Managment
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks on excavators and dozers.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times.
- Confirmed safe operation, inspection and preventive maintenance of heavy machinery on job site.
- Documented daily equipment inspections and submitted daily inspection forms to supervisor.
- Repairs as needed equipment (including, but not limited to, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, and company cars)
Maintenance Technician
Ameri Fleet Solutions
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepare vehicle records and report both manually and on a computer
- Preform repairs and preventative maintenance to light and medium duty vehicles
- Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
- Inspect and perform work on the under parts of vehicles
- Move parts to and from the job sire and remove or install these parts on vehicles
- Perform other duties as required
Maintenance Technician
Anderson Trucking Services Inc.
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensure that all work is completed expertly and meets quality standards
- Communicate effectively with other shifts to run workflow efficiently
- Provide technical service to vehicles and equipment
- Keep up-to-date on the latest workplace safety and environmental requirements and implement all health and safety policies on the shop floor
- Craft job orders, observe and listen to vehicle in operation to resolve malfunction and plan work procedures
- Maintain and service equipment as needed or according to manufacturer standards
- Perform other duties as required
Shop Foreman
Trans Chicago
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted technicians with repair orders
- Completed tech time/end of shift reports
- Worked with clients and customers
- Enforced company rules and regulations
- Completed WO net 20/30 accounts
- Completed 30-day, 90-day, and annual employee reviews
- Implemented new ideas
- Assisted with trucks inspections
Diesel Mechanic
TNT Kustoms Truck Repair
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Completed maintenance and repair of diesel-powered vehicles
- Diagnostic testing, test driving vehicles, inspect brake systems
- DOT inspections
- Worked with clients and customers
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Tracked findings and actions taken in computer system.
- Maintained current working knowledge of factory technical bulletins and productively responded to customer inquiries.
Education
Associate of Arts - CADD/DIESEL And BODY SHOP RETAIL
West Virginia State University
Institute, WVAssociate of Arts - Computer Draft And Design
West Virginia State University
Institute, WVCertificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Skills
- Staff Management
- Employee performance evaluation
- Work assignment delegation
- Team supervision
- Brake systems knowledge
- Gasket replacements
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Time Management
- Engine repair
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Hazmat knowledge
- Suspension systems understanding
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintaining records
- Engine Overhauls
- Work order management
- Safety protocols
- Team leadership
- Inventory monitoring
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Transdev
05.2023 - Current
Fleet Service Mechanic
Pinal Feeding
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master Technician
Brake Masters
10.2021 - 08.2022
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Waste Managment
06.2021 - 10.2021
Maintenance Technician
Ameri Fleet Solutions
01.2020 - 05.2021
Maintenance Technician
Anderson Trucking Services Inc.
05.2019 - 01.2020
Shop Foreman
Trans Chicago
07.2017 - 09.2019
Diesel Mechanic
TNT Kustoms Truck Repair
01.2013 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - CADD/DIESEL And BODY SHOP RETAIL
West Virginia State University
Associate of Arts - Computer Draft And Design
West Virginia State University
Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute