Employee Spotlight: Harvey Hawkins, Southeast Region Maintenance Director
Student Transportation of America
An industry leader in school transportation and fleet services, founded on family, community, and a safety-first mindset
We are thrilled to announce that Harvey Hawkins, our Southeast Region Maintenance Director based in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized as a “2024 Garage Star” by School Transportation News for his exceptional commitment to safety, community stewardship, and excellence in fleet management. With 36 years of experience in the school transportation industry, including the last 7 years at Student Transportation of America , Harvey makes a significant impact through his expertise and leadership.?
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A Passion for People and Processes?
Harvey finds joy in his daily interactions with employees, shop managers, and technicians. He is committed to implementing best practices and training programs that foster growth and development, with a driving goal to ensure the highest standards in school bus maintenance.?
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"Communicating with drivers daily to obtain feedback on the fleet helps us create and improve best practices," says Harvey. He emphasizes the importance of adapting these practices to each unique location, ensuring they are effectively implemented.?
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Challenges and Rewards?
The role of a Regional Maintenance Director comes with its challenges, from managing different areas and contracts to understanding diverse personalities. Harvey invests significant time in learning about each location to implement standardized best practices while acknowledging local differences.?
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"Successful solutions begin with root cause analysis," he says, highlighting his belief in addressing the fundamental issues behind any problem to prevent recurrence.?
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Advice for Newcomers?
Harvey encourages those considering a career with the STA Family to take advantage of the numerous benefits STA offers. These include reduced health insurance costs, opportunities for transfer, extensive training and certification programs, and an excellent ASE incentive program.?
"Any technician that joins the STA Family can advance if they choose that path. It is all in their hands how far they go," he shares.?
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A Shining Star?
Denis Gallagher Jr , the SVP of our Southeast Operations, praises Harvey: "Unlike a traditional star, Harvey makes everyone else in the garage shine brighter. He has accumulated more automotive knowledge than anyone I’ve ever worked alongside, and he is always willing to share that knowledge with team members."?
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We are grateful to have Harvey Hawkins as a part of the STA team, where his dedication and expertise continue to make a significant impact!?
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Maintenance Manager at MTM Transit
6 个月Congratulations, still going strong as ever i see.
President & CEO at Student Transportation of America
6 个月I am very fortunate to have witnessed first hand Harvey as a leader and a teacher as we expanded our operations in Jacksonville, FL several years ago. Congratulations Harvey, very well deserved!