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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER/LEAD TECHNICIAN
TECHNICIAN PROFILE:
 A visionary leader dedicated as a heavy-duty equipment technician for over 25 years, with intermittent experience as a maintenance manager/foreman/shop lead.
 A journeyman mechanic repairing heavy, light, and medium-range buses, trucks, refuse and recycling trucks, cars, trailers, refrigeration and construction/ground equipment, locomotive, mining and tunnel boring machine equipment, and fire trucks, along with small power tools and equipment: mowers, blowers, and saws.
 Demonstrates the principles of supervising, training, and conducting performance evaluations of personnel, providing thorough knowledge related to the principles and practices of policies and procedures, administration, budget, and safe driving principles and practices.
 Displays strong ability to organize, troubleshoot problem areas, and review and interpret plans and specifications.
 Has the ability to remain at or above industry standards through updated education in all training sessions offered for new technology and procedures.
 Bilingual communication skills in English/Spanish, and consistently praised for delivering high caliber results and setting the standard by way of integrity and leading edge solutions.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Successfully saved 45% of total operation costs (fuel, parts, etc.).
 Provides oversight and hands-on training for members of the transportation department.
 Re-established an organization's transportation maintenance program to meet or exceed industry standards with new technology and procedures.
 Strategically and diplomatically troubleshoots problem areas with a positive resolution.
 Successfully passes all bi-annual CHP Terminal Site inspections.
 Ability to control imperative inventory of parts required for a diverse fleet.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
September 2005 - Affholder Inc., Menlo Park, CA/Traylor Shea, San Diego, Ca
Present OPERATING ENGINEER TUNNEL MECHANIC (Contract)
Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct preventative maintenance on tunnel equipment, inclusive of Jet air ventilation, air fan, power tools, spade hammer, boom truck, Komatsu WA 500 wheel loader, Wagner ST 8, JLG manlift, JLG forklift, CAT loader 928 and 924, mini bore duetz, Putzmeister concrete pump, Eimco 911, Alpine miner AM-50, road header, Mini jumbo drill, jack leg drill, Ford truck models F 150 through 350, and generators. Also perform welding, fabrication, and mining tasks.
Perform special research and development testing on locomotive, crane, wheel loader, forklift, atlas copco drill, Wagner mine loader, air compressor, boom crane, Liebrra lattice crane models 883, 853, and American cranes, hydcrane, skip loader, track loader, tunnel boring machine (TBM), man lift, large generators, and tunnel air ventilation. Also repair, diagnose breakdowns, and perform preventative maintenance on projects such as creating and designing locomotive
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Dynameters, air braking systems for trains and segment cars, load cars, emission control for mine tier #2, #3 standard, and engine control on air, gas, and diesel equipment. Perform all knowledge related to the principles and practices of construction, tunnel, and mining, and troubleshoot all problem areas. Also administer routine office duties: answering phones, writing reports, maintaining equipment records and archives, computer data entry, Excel reports, purchasing of parts, vendor contracts, bids, and follow-up procedures of expedited delivery of parts.
March 2005 - Serendipity Land Yachts, Ltd., Santa Clara, CA
September 2005 MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Primary responsibilities include supervising personnel and management of all aspects of shop repairs, maintenance, operation of the fleet, and the scheduling of mechanics, utility workers, bus washers, detailers, and clerical staff, as well as and provide technical guidance to all personnel. In addition, work with city staff, contracts (Santa Clara, Foster City, San Carlos), and effectively with vendors, state and regulatory agencies. Exhibits hands-on shop duties, including the new hybrid/CNG buses, and perform significant administrative responsibilities for planning and delivering program services, as well as responding to emergency situations. Also provide building maintenance of public infrastructure, budgeting parameters, administer performance evaluations, train new hire personnel, plan, organize, direct, review, and supervise the work of all personnel, troubleshoot problem areas, and review and interpret plans and specifications of the organization.
January 2003 - Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara, CA
March 2005 JOURNEYMAN EQUIPMENT LEAD TECHNICIAN FOREMAN
Responsibilities included devising, coordinating, and implementing new and updated technology for vehicle sound maintenance procedures and transportation safety programs in relation to the provision of the California Motor Vehicle Code, Education Code, and the Department of Transportation, applicable to the operation safety of the vehicle in transporting students, as well as maintain all files for record-keeping. In addition, perform in-house training and education for mechanic personnel on new anti-lock brake systems and computerized engine procedures (utilizing a laptop computer), while interfacing with driver personnel on pre-trip driving inspections related to the condition and mechanical functioning of buses and other related equipment, ultimately maintaining and ensuring all district vehicle/equipment fleet in a safe operating condition. In addition, able to read and understand technical repair manuals, blueprints, and diagrams, as well as supervise and evaluate the work of assigned personnel. Establish cooperative working relationships with others, while developing and enforcing safe work standards and high quality levels of service. Determine priorities and schedule work effectively, and troubleshoot and diagnose complex mechanical malfunctions. Evaluate and select departmental supplies and equipment, prepare and review cost estimates on new equipment and equipment repairs, assist in preparing specifications and cost analysis for District buses/equipment, and assist with the preparation of the department budget.
December 2000 - Rmc Pacific Materials (Central Concrete Co./Usa Concrete), San José, CA
January 2003 Operating Engineer Heavy Duty Repair JOURNEYMAN (Contract)
Responsibilities included implementing updated procedures on maintenance and repairs of mixer trucks, and trained all new journeymen mechanics on the procedures and operation of a cement truck, inclusive of diagnosing and performing skilled mechanical repairs and maintenance on large gasoline and diesel-powered cement trucks and other construction equipment. As well, inspected mechanical equipment and carried out a preventative maintenance program, while performing all types of repairs, such as major and minor engine overhauls, adjusting and repairing transmissions, repairing and replacing transmissions, replacing and adjusting brakes, repairing air brakes, and ordering parts and supplies. Also performed duties in other satellite yards within the Bay Area on a moment's notice, and maintained all files for record keeping.
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June 1990 - Consolidated Business Resources, San José, CA
December 2000 FACULTY/WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Primarily responsible for training, supervising, and evaluating all personnel within the driving and mechanic sectors, while overlooking the entire warehouse department to ensure timeliness of product delivery and complete follow-through procedures. Also diagnosed and performed skilled mechanical repairs and maintenance on large gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and forklifts, and inspected mechanical equipment to carry out a preventative maintenance program, while performing all types of repairs, such as major and minor engine overhauls, adjusting and repairing transmissions, replacing transmissions, replacing and adjusting brakes, repairing air brakes, and ordering parts and supplies. As well, prepared and maintained accurate records related to vehicles and drivers, tracked invoices and growth percentage reports, estimated and requisitioned supplies and equipment, and read and interpreted maps for driving instructions. In addition, maintained all files for record keeping. Responsibilities included performing the maintenance schedule and scheduling of the CHP BIT inspections.
June 1980 - Bay-Cal Construction, Inc., Mountain View, CA / Los Angeles, CA.
January 1990 OPERATING ENGINEER MASTER MECHANIC
Responsibilities included performing the maintenance schedule and scheduling of the CHP BIT inspections, and made minor and major repairs on the garbage and recycle truck fleet. As well, transported all heavy equipment to respected destinations and performed all onsite and offsite repairs. In addition, devised, coordinated, and implemented new and updated technology for the fleet. Responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of 200 vehicles/heavy equipment combined, from complex troubleshooting to mechanical repair work, inspections, diagnoses, overhaul, preventative maintenance, and safety inspection adjustments. Also perform testing of gasoline and diesel-powered automobile fleet of GMC, Honda, Ford, Toyota, and truck fleet of Ford F-150 to F-650, Sterling, and International, In addition, equipment construction trailers to heavy equipment, Vac-contrucks, and generators (Onan100dgdb, Kohler 60reozj). WELDING, Install, repair, and diagnose accessories on vehicles and equipment, inclusive of measuring devices, communication radios, antennas, light bars, door decals, and vehicle numbers. Execute electronic and computer diagnoses and correct problems in computer-controlled systems: emission and engine controls, transmission, and anti-lock brake systems using scan tools, volts, ohm meters, manuals, and schematics. Also administer routine office duties: answering phones, writing reports, maintaining vehicle records and archives, computer data entry, purchasing of parts, vendor follow-up of expedited delivery of parts.
CERTIFICATIONS
AND TRAINING: THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, Sacramento, CA
BIT Safety Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Program Certificate
CUMMINS DIESEL TRAINING SCHOOL, Sacramento/Oakland, CA
Electronic Select Plus Insite, Heavy Duty Operations/Repair and Electronic Select Certificate
SIERRA DETROIT TRAINING SCHOOL, Oakland, CA
Electronic Pro-Link 9000 Certificate in Allison World transmission rebuilding and programming
Detroit Electronic Control Engines Certificate
Detroit Diesel Engine Operation and Rebuilding Certificate
CENTRAL COUNTY OCCUPATION CENTER, San José, CA
Welding in Arc stick, Mig, and Oxy-Acetylene Certificate
Advanced Welding in Tig, Flux core, and Metal Fabrication Certificate
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DE ANZA COLLEGE, Cupertino, CA
Bosch Fuel Injection and Air Conditioning Certificate of Proficiency
SEQUOIA INSTITUTE, Fremont, CA
Auto-Diesel Mechanic Certificate of Proficiency
CALIFORNIA FIRE MECHANIC ACADEMY, Sacramento, CA
State of California Fire Marshal Certification in Fire Engine Aerial Apparatus
THOMAS BUILT BUSES REGIONAL TRAINING, Fresno, CA
Electronic and Chassis Powertrain Certificate
BLUEBIRD BUSES – AZ BUS, Sacramento, CA
Caterpillar Engine Certificate of completion for diagnostic and maintenance procedures in injection systems, air inductions, exhausts, cooling, and lube systems.
ADDITIONAL
CERTIFICATIONS:
Cement Mixer Trucks – MTM and Challenger
Peterbilt/Kenworth/Sterling/Freightliner Trucks
Heil Refuse – Model Rapid System, Side, Front, and Rear Loader
Bendix Rockwell – Air Brake System and Anti-Lock System
Navistar International – Power Trans, Electrical Schematics
Transit and School Buses – Provest, MCI, Sentra, Gilling, International, Blue Bird, Thomas, New Flyer, El Dorodo,Shuttles to Charter, Transit, and Mini-buses
MEMBERSHIPS: Operating Engineers Local Union #3 and #12 – Journeyman Mechanical
Aerospace Machinist Local #1101 – Journeyman Mechanic
Teamsters Union Local #350 – Journeyman Mechanic
California School Employees Association, South Bay – Journeyman Mechanic
Southern California Fire Mechanic Association – Journeyman Technician
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: Brake Inspector Certification requirement of 49 CFR Part 396.25
Valid California Driver's License and Class "A" License
Endorsements: Air Brake, Tankers, and Combo/Trailer
Certified ASE Heavy Duty Master Truck Technician
Bureau of Automotive Repair, Sacramento, CA
Qualified Test and Repair Mechanic
Qualified Licensed Brake Adjuster
COMPUTER
SKILLS: Personal Computer: Windows XP, Transtrak, Office Suite 2000 (Word and Excel), Adobe/ Acrobat, thorough Internet experience, and other software packages utilized on the laptop to include Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, Allison, Bendix, and Meritor. Also utilize handheld
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