Thomas Mack
Diesel Technician
Savannah, GA,GA
Summary
Self-starting Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of workover and completion operations. Adept at directing work of completion consultants and completion supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and cut costs of completion. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives. Talented Shop Foreman with 14 years of 30+years experience. Keeps team members on-task to optimize workflow and meet challenging project deadlines. Experienced in training, coaching and motivating employees.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
COACH USA/ Suburban Trails
09.2010 - 12.2022
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Planned, organized, and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation, and proper documentation of orders, operations, and schedules.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with the Director of Maintenance to resolve them.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance repairs and installation activities.
- Directed daily operations of ten or more technicians and shop professionals.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Contact: General Manager William Pelzer (347)452-2219
Diesel Technician
COACH USA/ Suburban Trails
10.1997 - 12.2022
- Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Completed warranty services and submitted paperwork.
- Collaborated with other mechanics to inspect diesel engines for signs of damage.
- Replaced and repaired fuel injection systems for diesel engines in buses and trucks.
- Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
- Handled repairs, replaced broken components, and inspected engines for wear and tear.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving the company money.
- Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, and fuel filters in diesel engines.
- Applied documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs and identify and prepare required parts and tools.
- Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses, and filters, resupplying inventory.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Organized test drives in buses and trucks to identify needed repairs.
- Replaced parts such as belts, hoses, and motors on different systems.
- Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work orders.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets, and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Analyzed engine faults in buses and trucks, identifying potential causes and determining needed repairs.
- Self-DOT 120 buses annually for repair and maintenance needs.
- Troubleshoot systems, diagnose root causes, and made repairs.
- Checked completed repairs in buses and trucks, confirming correct servicing procedures.
Education
Certification - Diesel Truck Technology
Lincoln Technical
Union, NJ05.1991
High School Diploma -
Barringer High School
Newark06.1986
High School Diploma -
COED Vocational Tech
Newark06.1986
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Maintenance Procedures
- Mechanical Shop operations
- Self DOT Inspections
- Annual/ Federal Inspections
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Shop Foreman
COACH USA/ Suburban Trails
09.2010 - 12.2022
Diesel Technician
COACH USA/ Suburban Trails
10.1997 - 12.2022
Certification - Diesel Truck Technology
Lincoln Technical
High School Diploma -
Barringer High School
High School Diploma -
COED Vocational Tech
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