Mike Cleary, Director of Technical Training and instructor at Automotive Technical Support Services, joined us to discuss the evolving role of technicians in today’s fleet industry. Cleary is an ASE Master Technician and former eight-time Ford Certified Senior Master Technician, bringing decades of hands-on experience and training expertise to the conversation.
We covered the biggest changes he has seen in the technician profession, the top challenges facing government fleets, and how organizations are adapting to a rapidly changing maintenance environment.
Cleary also shared insight on preparing for hybrid and electric vehicle service, what fleets need to know about recruiting technicians in a competitive market, and how to make the most of limited training budgets.
Topics discussed include:
- Technician workforce trends: How the technician profession has changed over time, what the labor market looks like now, and why fleets are facing increasing pressure to adapt.
- Government fleet maintenance challenges: The biggest issues public sector fleets are dealing with, from staffing and resources to keeping vehicles in service.
- EV and hybrid readiness: What fleets need to know as more hybrid and electric vehicles enter operations, including service demands, safety considerations, and training needs.
- Recruiting and retaining skilled technicians: How fleets can attract new talent, compete in a changing industry, and keep experienced technicians engaged.
- Maximizing training investments: Ways fleet organizations can make the most of their technician training budgets and focus spending where it has the greatest impact.
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