Brian Windley
Johns Creek
Summary
Results-oriented Fleet Manager with 14 years of experience in fleet maintenance and optimization. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs through strategic planning and data analysis. Expertise includes team leadership, vendor management, and technical support, with a commitment to safety compliance and preventative maintenance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto/Diesel Mechanic
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Lilburn
02.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in diesel engines to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Performed routine maintenance on school transportation vehicles to maintain safety and operational readiness.
- Conducted safety inspections on school buses and maintenance vehicles.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues to ensure compliance with roadworthiness standards.
Fleet Maintenance Specialist
Merchants Fleet
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Served as primary expert on maintenance issues, delivering technical guidance and customer service to vendors, fleet managers, and drivers via email and phone.
- Maintained relationships with customers and vendors, ensuring compliance with company standards and requirements in all transactions.
- Collaborated with vendors to source quality replacement parts for repairs.
- Developed cost estimates for maintenance projects based on labor hours required for task completion.
Lead Fleet Mechanic
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
Lawrenceville
09.2014 - 11.2024
- Streamlined maintenance processes, leading to reduced fleet downtime through strategic planning and enhanced efficiency.
- Led efforts in deploying innovative diagnostic technologies, improving the accuracy and speed of fleet repairs.
- Supervised team of mechanics, delegating tasks to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintain operational efficiency.
- Developed and managed training programs for mechanics, enhancing skill levels and technical knowledge.
- Coordinated ordering of necessary parts and supplies to ensure repairs on fleet vehicles were completed without delays.
- Conducted routine maintenance on trucks to ensure compliance with company regulations.
Senior Fleet Mechanic
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
Lawrenceville
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed comprehensive maintenance operations for a fleet exceeding 100 vehicles, implementing cost-saving preventive maintenance programs that effectively reduced vehicle downtime.
- Repaired and replaced critical components including engines, transmissions, axles, brakes, and steering systems, contributing to overall fleet readiness.
- Executed repairs on brakes, transmissions, and electrical systems, maintaining safety and functionality across fleet.
- Performed routine maintenance on diverse fleet of trucks and delivery vans, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed engine problems using diagnostic equipment and tools.
Senior Mechanic
Conway Freight
Lawrenceville
12.2011 - 09.2014
- Conducted comprehensive troubleshooting and diagnostics on diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment, receiving recognition for exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Oversaw preventative maintenance and ensured compliance with safety regulations, maintaining safe and efficient fleet operations.
- Executed routine maintenance and HVAC system repairs while conducting safety inspections, ensuring thorough documentation and tracking of activities.
- Implemented cost-saving measures for maintenance procedures, resulting in enhanced efficiency and reduced expenses.
Education
Associate - Automotive and Diesel Technology
Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Nashville, TN09-2002
Diploma -
Carvers Bay High School
Hemmingway, SC05-2001
Skills
- Diesel Mechanics
- Automotive Electrical
- Engine diagnostics
- Brake inspection
- Clutch systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Fleet Management
- Troubleshooting
- Parts Coordination
- Parts ordering
- Shop management
- Workshop Coordination
- Safety Compliance
- Team supervision
- Customer Service
Certification
- CDL, Georgia,Class A
- T4,T8,S1,S2,S4(ASE)
- Air Conditioning Trouble Shooting and Repair, 04/01/13
Timeline
Auto/Diesel Mechanic
Gwinnett County Public Schools
02.2025 - Current
Fleet Maintenance Specialist
Merchants Fleet
11.2024 - 02.2025
Lead Fleet Mechanic
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
09.2014 - 11.2024
Senior Fleet Mechanic
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
09.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Mechanic
Conway Freight
12.2011 - 09.2014
Associate - Automotive and Diesel Technology
Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Diploma -
Carvers Bay High School