Mark Taffs

Evaluate bus and shuttle damage, then generate work orders and coordinate repair assignments for technicians. Manage parts procurement for repairs and source materials needed for project completion. Repair, maintain, and rebuild fare collection equipment while supervising staff and training new employees.

• Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
• Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
• Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
• Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
• Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
• Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts
• Increased workshop efficiency with organization and maintenance of tools and equipment.

1- Maintain working cash collection equipment on buses and shuttles as well as in the vaults.

2-repair and rebuild old or damaged fare boxes and cash boxes

3- designed a new, cheaper and no maintenance cash boxes which has saved over $100,000 per year since installation.

4- Design and build cash collection vaults for Stoney Trail Facilities

5- Assist Fare services with fabrication when new ideas and concepts were conceived and brought to fruition.

6- Train new technicians