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Christopher Yeager

Kunkletown

Summary

Accomplished Transmission and Distribution Fleet Manager with a proven track record at IBEW Local 126, enhancing fleet efficiency and reducing costs through strategic fleet management and effective communication. Skilled in fleet optimization and employee management, successfully negotiated contracts and implemented preventive maintenance programs, significantly improving operational reliability. Excellent communication with all teams from bid to execution of utility projects. As well as making new vendor relationships and growing existing ones.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

T&D Fleet Manager

IBEW Local 126
06.2022 - Current
  • Manage Transmission and Distribution Fleet
  • Procure all rental equipment for all aspect of transmission and distribution operations.
  • Setup and maintain scheduled maintenance programs.
  • Setup and maintain up to date dielectric testing.
  • Budget for both repairs and maintenance as well as retiring and purchasing of new and replacement equipment.
  • Work with estimating on equipment pricing and requirements for projects to ensure accurate bids.
  • Manage field mechanics.
  • Manage movement and allocation of transmission and distribution equipment.
  • Work with project managers to control on job costs and forecast.
  • Work with operations to ensure all equipment needs are met.
  • Increased fleet efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and scheduling regular vehicle inspections.
  • Reduced repair costs through the establishment of strategic partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiating favorable contract terms.
  • Work with DOT to ensure compliance.

Field Mechanic/Operator

IBEW Local 126
07.2015 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for all repairs and maintenance of transmission, distribution and substation equipment. Including light, medium and heavy duty trucks and trailers, as well as all pulling and stringing equipment.
  • Storm response.
  • Operator training and understanding of equipment.
  • Support wire pulling operations.
  • Communicate with operations on repairs and downtime solutions.
  • Work with vendors on warranty claims.
  • Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and performing necessary repairs on various machinery.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing efficient mechanical support for field operations and resolving equipment issues promptly.
  • Streamlined maintenance processes with the implementation of preventative maintenance plans for all field equipment.
  • Reduced downtime, ensuring timely repairs and maintenance of heavy machinery and vehicles used in daily operations.

Driver/Operator

IBEW Local 126
12.2014 - 07.2015

Deliver tooling an equipment to job sites.

  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Maintain a safe driving record.


Fleet Mechanic

Coca Cola
02.2009 - 12.2014
  • Preform State and Federal Inspection
  • Prepared vehicles for annual DOT inspections.
  • Maintain, repair and service fleet of light, medium and heavy duty vehicles.
  • Worked with dealers to receive and maintain warranty claims.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex issues, resulting in faster problem resolution times.
  • Used computer equipment, hand tools and technical skills to diagnose faults.
  • Maintained open communication with drivers, and dispatch promptly addressing mechanical concerns and scheduling necessary repairs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
06.2010

High School Diploma -

Brandywine Heights High School
Topton, PA
06.2007

Skills

  • Fleet Optimization
  • Fleet Management
  • Scheduling
  • Operations and logistics
  • Employee Management
  • Fleet scheduling
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Equipment procurement
  • Effective Communication
  • Fleet Policy Development
  • Expense Tracking
  • Cost Reduction

Timeline

T&D Fleet Manager

IBEW Local 126
06.2022 - Current

Field Mechanic/Operator

IBEW Local 126
07.2015 - 06.2022

Driver/Operator

IBEW Local 126
12.2014 - 07.2015

Fleet Mechanic

Coca Cola
02.2009 - 12.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology

High School Diploma -

Brandywine Heights High School
Christopher Yeager