Daniel Batishev

Fleet maintenance and commercial vehicle safety professional with 8+ years of progressive experience spanning automotive and truck repair, school bus fleets, electric light rail, and California motor carrier oversight. Skilled in vehicle inspection, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and safe fleet operations across diesel, gasoline, hybrid, CNG, and electric platforms. Former lead mechanic known for independent judgment, organized workload management, and clear communication with operators, technicians, and customers.

Motor Carrier Specialist I at California Highway Patrol (2024-03 – Present)

• Inspect motor carrier records and evaluate compliance with applicable California Code of Regulations and California Vehicle Code requirements.
• Conduct commercial vehicle inspections across mechanical and safety-critical systems, documenting findings accurately and consistently.
• Apply hands-on automotive, bus, and truck knowledge to identify equipment deficiencies and support safe commercial vehicle operations.
• Independently plan field workload, prioritize assignments, maintain records, and communicate effectively in time-sensitive situations.

Vehicle Servicing Mechanic at Twin Rivers Unified School District (2023-05 – 2024-02)

• Inspected, diagnosed, serviced, and repaired diesel, CNG, and electric school buses and transit vans.
• Completed preventive maintenance and safety-related repairs to support fleet reliability and vehicle availability.
• Worked with braking, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems while following fleet procedures and safety requirements.

Light Rail Vehicle Technician at Siemens Mobility (2021-01 – 2023-02)

• Diagnosed, repaired, maintained, and assembled electrical light rail vehicles and related systems.
• Performed work across underframe, exterior, and interior vehicle areas while meeting production, quality, and safety expectations.
• Served as a Safety Committee member and maintained hazardous waste handler training responsibilities.

Lead Mechanic at ABV Mobile Repair (2018-02 – 2020-12)

• Led day-to-day repair work and completed major and minor service on automobiles, trucks, and truck-trailer equipment.
• Diagnosed and repaired diesel, gasoline, and hybrid vehicles using road tests, technical resources, and vehicle diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshot engines, transmissions, differentials, turbochargers, fuel systems, brakes, hydraulic systems, and related components.
• Performed preventive maintenance independently and verified that completed vehicles were safe, reliable, and ready for customers.
• Supported and trained other team members while organizing repairs to meet customer and shop priorities.

College coursework – American River College

High School Diploma – Las Flores High School