Red Seal Inter-Provincial Heavy Duty Equipment Technician with over 23 years of administration, equipment management and repair experience in fast paced private sector and municipal environments.
Development, preparing and completion of 1 year, 5 year and 10 year Capital and Operational budgets.
Preparing and completing annual Fees and Charges for Fleet assets for approval and distribution to user groups.
Creating appropriate RFP/RFQ Documents and utilizing Group Purchasing avenues for acquisitions of assets in alignment with established Policies and Procedures.
Executive Board Member of BC Municipal Fleet Managers Group. FOMG Fleet Operators Management Group.
Registered member with the AEMP Association of Equipment Management Professionals.
Research, sourcing, procurement, and disposal experience with a wide variety of equipment, goods and services within Municipal environments.
Extensive experience with National Safety Code compliance, CVIP inspection regulations, Motor Vehicle Act and Regulation, WorkSafe and OHSA regulations and requirements.
Thorough understanding of NFPA compliance and best practices regarding Fire Apparatus, acquisition, maintenance and repair.
Education of user groups regarding regulation and compliance requirements.
Contributing to project implementation, oversight and success alongside associated departments.
Registered member with APWA American Public Works Association.
Create and maintain strong and healthy relationships with vendors and industry professionals.
Motivational team building, supervision and direction of skilled tradespeople and operators within union and non-union environments.
Exceptional people skills.
Ability to work very well independently as well as within a team environment.
Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving and maintaining customer satisfaction.
Liaising with user groups to meet operational equipment requirements to provide for present and future needs.
Clean and Valid Class 3 with Air Endorsement Drivers license.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Supervisor
Corporation of the City of Penticton
03.2015 - Current
Responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of over 300 diverse municipal assets valued at over 18 million dollars.
Administrator of Computrol, GIR Fuel Systems, Geotab Telematics system,, CFA Fleet Maintenance Program along with a variety of additional supporting software.
Procurement, management, and disposition of specialty assets related to municipal operations.
Preparation and administration of annual, 5-year and 10-year Capital and Operation budgets for Fleet Department.
Life cycle costing for Fleet assets
Procurement, management and maintenance of four Fire Pumper apparatus, one Ladder truck, two Rescue apparatus, two Bush trucks and three Marine Rescue assets plus a variety of support equipment.
Scheduling, supervision and supporting a team of heavy duty technicians, automotive technicians along with administrative support staff.
Administering maintenance and repair of outside customers assets consisting of Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Penticton Fire Department, and Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.
Partner in development of service agreements with outside customers.
Development of Policies and Procedures for fleet related concerns.
9 Years Manager Co-Chair of Joint Health and Safety Committee.
Shop Foreman/ Maintenance Manager
H&M Excavating Ltd.
11.2000 - 03.2015
Responsible for managing maximum uptime, repair and maintenance of a diverse fleet of European, Asian and Domestic heavy equipment and repair shop operation.
Implemented and administered a fleet maintenance program for a large fleet of equipment and vehicles and small tools.
Implementation of Purchase Order system with vendors for local and offsite procurement.
Asset sourcing, purchasing, retention and disposition.
Acquiring, retaining, supervision, training, scheduling a crew of mechanics/welders and equipment operators.
Cost effective outsourcing of required work unable to be performed within the company.
Negotiating preferred rates with vendors.
Troubleshooting and performing major and minor field repairs as well as repairs and maintenance in a shop environment.
Training employees on safe and efficient operation of specialized heavy equipment.
Member of OHSA Safety Committee (12 years)
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Westlake Paving and Aggregates
04.1994 - 11.2000
Established troubleshooting and repairing of a wide variety of aggregate, road building and paving equipment both in field and shop environments
Major overhauls and repairs to jaw and cone crushers, conveyors, aggregate processing equipment and asphalt plants.
Welding and fabricating
Major overhauls, and repairs to corporate trucks, equipment and small tools
Member of OHSA Committee
Driver/ Equipment Operator
Laidlaw Waste Systems
07.1991 - 03.1994
Responsible for safe and efficient operation of front end, roll off, and knuckle crane equipped garbage collection vehicles.
Education
Professional Education And Certifications
Inter Provincial Red Seal - Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops
1999
High School Diploma - Academic
Kamloops Senior Secondary School
Kamloops, BC
1986
Skills
Experienced in operation and personnel management
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excel in team environments
Highly motivated and results-oriented
Proficient with Excel, Word, Microsoft Office programs along with a variety of Financial programs
Administrator of a variety of Fleet Maintenance Programs
Solid communication and listening skills
Deadline driven
Intuitive with new software and processes
Open to instruction and direction
Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Strong initiative development attributes
Continually striving to upgrade skills and qualifications
Community Service
14 years coaching boys and girls youth soccer with Westside Youth Soccer Association
Volunteer firefighter training with Westside Fire and Rescue
Glenrosa member at large for Westside Recreation Commission
One of the founding members of Glenrosa Nites Alive youth drop-in program.
References
Mr. Len Robson
Public Works Manager, City of Penticton (retired)
616 Okanagan Avenue East
Penticton, B.C.
V2A 3K6
(250)328-8017
Mr. Marvin Hayter
President, H&M Excavating Ltd
340 Okanagan Avenue,
Penticton, B.C.
V2A 8N3
(250)493-4677
Timeline
Fleet Supervisor
Corporation of the City of Penticton
03.2015 - Current
Shop Foreman/ Maintenance Manager
H&M Excavating Ltd.
11.2000 - 03.2015
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Westlake Paving and Aggregates
04.1994 - 11.2000
Driver/ Equipment Operator
Laidlaw Waste Systems
07.1991 - 03.1994
Professional Education And Certifications
Inter Provincial Red Seal - Heavy Equipment Mechanic