Jeff Backus

I am searching for a position with a company that would allow me to utilize my knowledge and experience in the fields of fleet equipment maintenance, vendor outsourcing and parts and service operations.

Branch Manager - FleetPride, Inc - Columbus, OH

(2023-10 - 2025-01)

Oversee branch operations, sales and delivery of heavy duty truck and trailer parts.

Director of Maintenance - Phoenix Cargo - Grove City, OH

(2022-02 - 2023-04)

Establish a maintenance program for all company owned and leased equipment. Over 350 tractors and 600 trailers in multiple locations.

Fleet Manager - Amerit Fleet Solutions - West Jefferson, OH

(2019-06 - 2022-02)

Responsible for fleet maintenance operations including inventory, ESIMS compliance and DOT compliance for the Target Distribution fleet and support equipment in West Jefferson, Oh.

Fleet Maintenance Manager - ODW Logistics - Groveport, OH

(2019-03 - 2019-06)

Responsibilities include cost control for all aspects of the fleet as well as parts inventory, shop organization and efficiency.

Fleet Maintenance Manager - Building Systems Transport - London, OH 43104

(2016-06 - 2019-03)

Responsibilities include cost control for all aspects of the fleet as well as shop organization and efficiency. I manage the road service vendors as well as setting specifications for fleet equipment and maintenance department purchasing.

Director of Operations - Interstate Trailer & Equip. - Columbus, OH 43228

(2011-01 - 2015-10)

Full-service Utility Trailer dealer. I oversaw all branch operations for parts & service within the Columbus and Cincinnati facilities I will also have responsibility for the Indianapolis branch when the branch is completed.

• Sales calls with major customers to promote both service and parts sales
• Sales calls with capital trailer sales team to provide technical assistance and after sale follow up to promote all products
• Train and assist outside sales staff for parts and service departments

Director of Maintenance - The SYGMA Network, Inc. - Columbus, OH 43228

(2001-08 - 2010-12)

Established a new maintenance facility to service 95 tractors and 140 plus refrigerated trailers. This was a new start-up where all previous maintenance was performed by outside vendors. I had full P&L responsibility for the transportation fleet. In 2004 I assumed responsibility for all facilities maintenance as well as all material handling equipment.

• Provided direct input to Volvo, Great Dane and ThermoKing concerning equipment specifications and final decisions
• Developed and oversaw maintenance policy for all self-maintenance facilities and assisted corporate Director of Transportation with all other facilities as well as with all maintenance and equipment related decisions

Director of Maintenance - Star Leasing Co. - Columbus, OH 43204

(1994-09 - 2001-08)

Oversee maintenance operations for over 8,800 company owned trailers and 1000 customer owned trailers at multiple locations.

• Start-up and promote service sales for all facilities
• Establish maintenance programs suited to our customer's specific needs
• Attend and participate in driver training and safety programs

Maintenance Supervisor - HOGAN MOTOR LEASING - Columbus, OH 43228

(1992-03 - 1994-09)

Establish and staffed a new maintenance facility in Columbus for a St. Louis based leasing company. Responsible for a fleet of over 100 tractors and 200 trailers. Supervised a staff of 10 employees in a fast paced 24-hour shop. Maintained all vehicle files, parts inventory and training.

Auto-Diesel program - WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE