
I have 9 years of automotive experience all together. 2 years in school, and 7 years in medium and heavy duty mechanic work. Being hired at Paratransit Services and getting into learning how to work on buses is how I started in the industry. I maintain a class B license. I was trained into my position as a fleet mechanic with hands on training and supervised guidance. During this, I worked on getting my certifications and quickly adapted to where I was able manage the fleet and work effectively on my own. I am a quick leaner and committed to work hard and expand my skills everyday to achieve personal and company goals.
I overview the vehicle tracking software to keep track of all units, mileages, services & repairs, inspection reports, maintenance alerts, purchasing, parts costs and quantities. If the crew experiences an issue, I determine if its an out of service criteria or unsafe and assign a different unit for the crew. I Make daily work orders for the work I perform. I Use a budget tracking system for maintenance costs. I make purchases for repairs & keep track of invoices. I Perform -PM inspections -lube & filter changes when they are due. Get new tires mounted when needed. I Diagnose & troubleshoot any issues that arise. I determine the proper repair needed. I Perform repairs on systems such as -Steering & Suspension -Brakes -Engine electrical & charging -Body & Lighting -Interior -Exhaust -Engine operation -Transmission -Drive Axles -Vehicle leaks -A/C system - Gurneys -Gurney Power Loads. I Organize, cleane, and maintain shop
Looking over and signing off DVI's everyday day from drivers and making sure the bus is operable and safe to go out on route. I log and keep track of the vehicle mileage from each DVI. If a driver experienced an issue, I determined if its an out of service criteria or unsafe and assign a different bus to a driver. I Made daily work orders for the work I perform. Use a budget tracking system for maintenance costs. I purchased parts for repairs & processed invoices. Performed -PM inspections -lube & filter changes when they are due. Use a fleet tracking program for work orders, vehicle mileage, PMIs and monthly reports. I got new tires mounted and balanced when needed. I diagnose & troubleshooted any problems with the buses. I Determined the proper repair needed. I Perform the repairs required such as -Steering & Suspension -Brakes -Engine electrical & charging -Body & Lighting -Interior -Exhaust -Engine operation -Transmission -Drive Axle -Vehicle leaks -A/C system - W/C lifts -Bike Racks -Air systems. Make sure safety equipment is operable & remains in each bus such as -W/C accessories -Hazard triangles -First aid kits - Fire extinguishers -Fire escapes -Seat Belts. I Organized shop & clean up at the end of each week. I made sure the shop had its proper maintenance and was OSHA compliant.
I turned on projectors, lighting & audio at the start of each day. I inspected projectors for potential problems before movie showings. I downloaded movie hard drives & scheduled the showings each week at proper times. I performed regular maintenance checks on projection equipment, such as cleaning filters & replacing bulbs when necessary. I troubleshooted various projection-related issues any time or during shows & took the necessary actions to fix the problem. I interacted with customers in a professional manner when responding to inquiries or complaints. I worked in concession and ticket sales any time i was free from the projection room. I closed theater at the end of each night and handled money deposits.
A4 Steering & Suspension - A5 Automotive Brakes - T4 Heavy Duty Brakes - T8 PM and Inspection - HVAC MAC license - Class B Drivers License - NSC Defensive Driving Course - NSC First Aid, CPR & AED Course