Travis Peterson
Corpus Christi
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in heavy equipment rental, focusing on safety culture, customer service and team leadership. Successfully enhanced service performance through effective training and quality control measures, fostering strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Foreman
Sitepro Rentals
Corpus Christi
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of rental equipment maintenance.
- Coordinated repair schedules to ensure timely service delivery for customers.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance service standards and efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between technicians and management regarding job progress.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs early.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.
- Reported any issues or concerns with machines or personnel directly to upper management.
- Ordered parts for repair jobs as needed from suppliers or vendors.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all machines used in the shop.
- Identified areas for improvement within the shop to increase efficiency levels.
- Monitored work areas to prevent or correct unsafe conditions or violations of safety procedures.
- Provided technical guidance and support to staff members regarding repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of machines.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
Service Manager
Herc Rentals
Corpus Christi
08.2014 - 09.2023
- Developed consistent and regular schedules for all of the mechanics and yardworkers to perform various types of maintenance on heavy equipment, construction equipment and various pieces of machinery
- Utilized ability to diagnose and troubleshoot fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and propane systems
- Able to operate equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps and assorted tools and equipment
- Communicated effectively and professionally with our customers
- Keep up on all required documentation, timesheets, checklists, receiving records and repair order and maintenance logs
- Managed and ordered various parts for the equipment
- Supervised the work area into a clean and organized workspace
- Assisted mechanics with duties required by company SOP
- Maintained general service and maintenance record keeping
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by Branch Manager
- Championed the Branch Safety Culture
- Conducted all branch and customer Safety Operator Training
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist
United States Air Force
03.2006 - 01.2013
- Maintained repair logs and documented all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Demonstrated expertise in performing complex repairs on a variety of aircraft engines and associated parts.
- Accompanied aircraft on flights to perform in-flight adjustments and corrections, ensuring optimal engine performance during operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all testing activities related to engine performance evaluations.
- Monitored operational parameters using specialized test equipment such as dynamometers or flow meters during engine tests.
- Examined engines through specially designed openings while working from ladders and scaffolds, and used hoists and lifts to remove entire engine from aircraft.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding propulsion systems operations and maintenance procedures.
- Evaluated existing documentation related to federal regulations governing aviation safety standards.
- Analyzed data from flight tests to evaluate performance metrics such as thrust, fuel efficiency, emission levels.
- Reassembled engines following repair and inspection and reinstalled engines in aircraft.
- Conducted regular inspections of all aircraft propulsion components to identify potential issues before they occurred.
- Read and interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Conducted routine inspections on aircraft engines to proactively identify potential issues, minimizing the risk of serious malfunctions.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Airframe and Powerplant
Redstone College
Broomfield, Colorado11-2014
Airman Leadership -
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Heavy Machinery Management
- Operational Support
- Preventive Maintenance
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Service and Parts Teams Management
- KPI Monitoring
- Service Scheduling
- Team Scheduling
- Workflow Management
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Team Leadership
- Employee Supervision
- Staff Management
- Improve Employee Performance
- Staff Motivation
- Revenue Generation
- Time Management
- Motivational Leadership
- Improve Employee Performance
- Motivational Leadership
Certification
Air Frame and Powerplant
Timeline
Shop Foreman
Sitepro Rentals
11.2023 - Current
Service Manager
Herc Rentals
08.2014 - 09.2023
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist
United States Air Force
03.2006 - 01.2013
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Airframe and Powerplant
Redstone College
Airman Leadership -
Community College of the Air Force