Wesley Blair
Catoosa,OK
Summary
Results-driven Fleet Maintenance Manager with a proven track record in preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and logistics coordination. Expertise in problem-solving and effective communication ensures operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Maintenance Manager
Yocham Trucking Inc
Haskell, Oklahoma
2026.02 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of fleet management to ensure vehicle availability and reliability. of vehicles and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and repair.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime of vehicles.
- Managed daily fleet maintenance schedules for optimal vehicle performance.
- Developed preventative maintenance program to reduce downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
- Monitored inventory of parts and supplies to ensure availability for repairs.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts, tools and supplies necessary for fleet operations.
- Coordinated repairs and servicing with external vendors and workshops.
- Inspected vehicles for compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards.
- Trained staff on proper maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised a team of mechanics in the completion of daily tasks.
- Provided technical guidance to staff members regarding repair techniques and procedures.
- Collaborated with drivers to address vehicle issues and improve service reliability.
- Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns or malfunctions on-site or in the field.
- Investigated accidents involving company vehicles; prepared reports detailing cause of accident.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing transportation safety requirements.
- Established relationships with suppliers to obtain best pricing on parts and services.
- Assisted in budgeting process by providing cost estimates for various repairs or replacements.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Sales and DOT compliance
Yocham Trucking Inc
Haskell, Oklahoma
2025.06 - 2026.02
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
End Dump Division Manager
Yocham Trucking Inc
Haskell, Oklahoma
2023.03 - 2025.06
- Managed daily operations and logistics for a fleet of trucks.
- Oversaw scheduling and dispatching of drivers for timely deliveries.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Analyzed routing efficiency to optimize fuel usage and delivery times.
- Maintained communication with clients regarding shipment status and inquiries.
- Managed a team of 15+ staff members in the division, providing guidance and direction on day-to-day activities.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
- Maintained positive relationships with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Implemented changes in response to changing market conditions or customer demands.
- Monitored division performance against goals, objectives, budgets, plans, programs and initiatives.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Equipment Operator
Yocham Trucking Inc
Haskell, Oklahoma
2021.09 - 2023.03
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Operated heavy machinery to transport materials efficiently.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and performed basic repairs as needed.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate logistics and workflow.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding operational needs.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Adhered to company policies while operating equipment on job sites.
- Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
- Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Truck Driver
Yocham Trucking Inc
Haskell, Oklahoma
2015.06 - 2021.09
- Operated commercial trucks to transport goods across various routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed delivery schedules to meet tight timelines efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and updates.
- Adhered to traffic laws and company policies during all operations.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
Construction Equipment Operator/CDL Truck Driver
City of Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
2002.06 - 2015.06
- Operated heavy machinery for road maintenance and construction projects.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers, backhoes, and excavators to move earth and construct foundations.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Compacted dirt layers using vibratory rollers or hand tampers before pouring concrete slabs.
- Cleared trees and brush from areas designated for new roads or structures.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Transported materials from one site to another using flatbed trucks.
- Set up traffic control devices such as cones, barricades or warning signs at construction sites.
- Placed markers along proposed roadways or foundation outlines before digging begins.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on equipment and tools.
- Followed safety guidelines while operating machinery and adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the company.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Adhered to city regulations for environmental impact during operations.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute project plans efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and issues.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Removed debris from work sites after completion of each project.
- Followed blueprints and plans to determine equipment requirements.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
Education
Coweta High School
Coweta, OKSkills
- Fleet management
- Preventive maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Logistics coordination
- Parts ordering
- Inventory management
- Vendor negotiation
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Risk management
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
- Reliability
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Fleet Maintenance Manager
Yocham Trucking Inc
2026.02 - Current
Sales and DOT compliance
Yocham Trucking Inc
2025.06 - 2026.02
End Dump Division Manager
Yocham Trucking Inc
2023.03 - 2025.06
Equipment Operator
Yocham Trucking Inc
2021.09 - 2023.03
Truck Driver
Yocham Trucking Inc
2015.06 - 2021.09
Construction Equipment Operator/CDL Truck Driver
City of Broken Arrow
2002.06 - 2015.06
Coweta High School