Kenneth Bonson
Surrey
Summary
I am a driven and focused professional which has enabled me to have an exciting, colorful and fast paced career. I have my inter provincial red seal in Commercial Transport Mechanic along with my CVIP. I have 21 years experience working in the heavy duty on and off highway industry. I have strong knowledge of major systems such as engine, transmission, electrical, and hydraulic utility systems. In my current role of Field Service/Truck Shop Supervisor I have been able to build and maintain a safe, efficient and accountable team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service/Truck Shop Supervisor
Cummins Sales And Service
05.2021 - Current
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Communicated technical information to customers to create a seamless customer experience.
- Built quotes to minimize cost and downtime .
- Organized training based on the needs of the company and employee individual development plans.
- Participated with recruiting team to interview and screen technician and administrative roles.
- Organized and maintained shop equipment through scheduled maintenance and inspections.
- Facility operator for CVIP certification.
- Participated in joint safety committee as well performing monthly job safety audits on technician job safety assessments.
- Organized and scheduled technician monthly 1:1 meetings.
- Participated in COR audits.
- Oversaw field tech driver score and fleet vehicle maintenance.
Truck Shop Technician
Cummins Sales and Service
08.2014 - 05.2021
- Perform minor and major engine repairs
- Extensive mechanical and electrical engine diagnostics
- Certified on 2004-2021 ISX product, 2004-2021 Midrange product, both ISLG and L9N product
- 6 years experience running chassis dyno
- Follow technical escalation process when required
- Acted as leadhand when requested, assisting with job planning, scheduling and parts quoting
- Follow company safe work procedures by performing JSA and LOTO practices
- Participated in Cummins Top Tech diagnostic challenge
Journeyman Commercial Transport Mechanic
Canadian Truck And Trailer Repair
11.2004 - 08.2014
- Rebuild equipment to improve performance and maintain company image.
- Evaluate equipment in the shop environment to minimize field repairs.
- Troubleshoot major and minor mechanical problems.
- Actively participate in all shop activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve production and reduce waste.
- Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics for the purpose of performing needed repairs/replacements within specifications.
- Repair vehicle systems/equipment/components, etc. (e.g. fuel systems, engines, tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, trailers, adjust/repair/replacements/overhauls transmissions, bearing, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, differentials drive trains, steering, suspension) for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe and attractive manner.
- Replace defective vehicle parts or systems for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
- Respond to emergency road calls for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, CVIP inspections and brake system repairs
Education
Red Seal - Commercial Transport Mechanic
BCIT
Vancouver, B.C.01.2010
Skills
- Diagnostics - 10 years
- Time Management - 20 years
- Leadership - 8 years
- Accountable - 20 years
- Safety Orientated - 20 years
Timeline
Field Service/Truck Shop Supervisor
Cummins Sales And Service
05.2021 - Current
Truck Shop Technician
Cummins Sales and Service
08.2014 - 05.2021
Journeyman Commercial Transport Mechanic
Canadian Truck And Trailer Repair
11.2004 - 08.2014
Red Seal - Commercial Transport Mechanic
BCIT
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