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
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