Howard Klahr
Loveland,CO
Summary
Dedicated driver with a clean record and a valid license, successfully enhanced customer service at Groome Transportation. Expert in time management, efficiently managing multiple pick-ups and drop-offs. Committed to safety and compliance, consistently conducting thorough vehicle inspections to ensure passenger safety and satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Groome Transportation
Fort Collins, CO
11.2021 - 10.2025
- Operated vehicles safely and efficiently to transport passengers to various destinations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted passengers with luggage and boarding procedures, enhancing customer service experience.
- Maintained accurate logs of routes, mileage, and fuel consumption for reporting purposes.
- Provided support during peak hours by managing multiple pick-ups and drop-offs efficiently.
Foreman
Lincoln County Dept of Roads
North Platte, Nebraska
05.2009 - 01.2019
- Supervised maintenance team to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Facilitated training sessions for new technicians, enhancing skill development and operational efficiency.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime and increasing productivity.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery and systems, identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Collaborated with management to develop budget plans for maintenance projects, ensuring resource allocation effectiveness.
- Streamlined maintenance processes by integrating new technologies, improving response times to service requests.
- Increased overall facility efficiency through the development and execution of strategic maintenance plans.
- Conducted regular staff meetings, fostering open communication among team members for improved performance.
- Improved equipment uptime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
- Managed a team of technicians, ensuring proper training and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in budget preparation, effectively managing resources to optimize departmental expenditures.
- Strengthened regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards and implementing necessary changes as needed.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Developed customized work order systems to streamline maintenance requests and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Reduced downtime with thorough troubleshooting and timely repair of machinery malfunctions.
Education
High School Diploma - Vo-tech
Reading Senior High School
Reading, PA06.1969
Skills
- Time management
- Valid Driver's license
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
Timeline
Driver
Groome Transportation
11.2021 - 10.2025
Foreman
Lincoln County Dept of Roads
05.2009 - 01.2019
High School Diploma - Vo-tech
Reading Senior High School