Army mechanic turned civilian fleet shop lead: six years out, twelve years keeping trucks rolling.
Open to relocating
Professional Summary
Army, Non-commissioned officer, 8 to 12 years. Most recently Shop Lead, Fleet Maintenance at Kessler Freight Lines.
Core Competencies
- Diesel engine diagnosis and repair
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Hydraulic and brake systems
- Shop leadership and scheduling
- Parts and inventory management
- Team leadership
- PM program ownership
- DOT compliance
- Diesel diagnostics
- Fleet readiness
- Training and mentoring
- Recovery operations
Professional Experience
Shop Lead, Fleet Maintenance, Kessler Freight Lines2023 - now
- Leads a four-tech bay maintaining a 60-tractor regional fleet: PM program, DOT inspections, hiring and training.
Fleet Technician, Fox Valley Freight2020 - 2023
- Diesel and brake work on Class 8 tractors and trailers; earned the night-shift lead slot in year two.
Shop foreman, 6 mechanics (Shop Foreman, Motor Pool (E-6)), U.S. Army2017 - 2020
- Ran a six-mechanic shop: the maintenance schedule, quality control on every job, and training every new arrival. Kept a 40-truck tactical fleet above 95 percent readiness for his final two years.
Diesel mechanic, wheeled vehicles (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (E-3 to E-5)), U.S. Army2012 - 2017
- Line repairs to full rebuilds on tactical trucks: diesel, brake, hydraulic, and recovery work, at home station and in the field. Earned the promotion path by being the mechanic other bays borrowed.
Education
Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Technician certificate (in progress), Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Military Service
Army · Non-commissioned officer · 8 to 12 years · 2012 - 2020
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (MOS 91B)
Awards & Recognition
- Army Commendation Medal. Fleet readiness above 95 percent for four consecutive quarters. Kept a 40-vehicle fleet available for work at a rate most commercial fleets never reach.
Interests
Rucking and trail running, three mornings a week · Assistant coach, youth football · Rebuilding a 1978 F-250 with his brother
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