David Tyree

Field Service Manager & Operations Specialist

Sandy, OR 97055, United States

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About

Hands-on field service manager and lead technician with over 15 years in material handling and automotive. Experienced in managing shop and field crews, training apprentices, and troubleshooting complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Proven track record in regional digital modernization, serving as the primary Service Department SME for an enterprise ERP migration across 7 Pacific Northwest branches. Adaptable leader equipped for Field Service Management, Service Operations, and Systems Implementation roles.

Experience

Northwest Handling Systems

Field Service Manager

May 2017 – Sep 2026

Regional ERP Implementation SME: Served as the lead Service Department Subject Matter Expert for an enterprise migration from Minitrac to Aptean Equipsoft (Microsoft Business Central) across 7 branch locations in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Helped design and test workflows, traveled to all regional sites to conduct hands-on training for staff (coordinators, dispatchers, and service managers), and provided post-go-live technical support. Field Operations Leadership: Assigned jobs and work areas to a team of 9 field service technicians based on skill levels, location, and current workload. Work Order Auditing: Reviewed all repair work orders for total accuracy regarding parts, materials, and billed labor hours prior to closing orders. Technical Mentorship: Diagnosed complex machine issues alongside technicians and apprentices in the field, providing hands-on instruction. Customer Escalation Management: Served as the main point of contact for customer complaints, resolving billing or service concerns quickly to maintain key accounts. Department Reporting: Met regularly with executive leadership to review service department performance, operational output, and personnel matters. Diagnosed and repaired electric, LP, and diesel forklifts across all major equipment brands. Serviced complex hydraulic lines, ignition systems, fuel setups, chassis wiring, and AC/DC drive motors. Managed mobile service truck inventory, wrote up repair quotes, and scheduled field service dispatch.

Aptean EquipsoftERP Implementation

Northwest Handling Systems

Test Technician (Contingent)

Jan 2015 – Feb 2017

Partnered with engineers in Product Validation to retrofit prototype components onto Class 8 truck chassis. Serviced pneumatic brakes, suspensions, and chassis electrical systems while recording detailed test logs.

Pneumatic brakesSuspensions

Daimler Trucks North America

Wilsonville Toyota

Automotive & Transmission Technician

Apr 2013 – Jan 2015

Diagnosed, recommended and performed vehicle maintenance on various types of make and model cars and trucks.

Vehicle maintenanceAutomotive diagnosticsTransmission systems

Wilsonville Toyota

Education

Roosevelt High School, Portland, OR

High School Diploma

Skills

SuspensionsPneumatic brakesDepartment ReportingTechnical MentorshipDispatchField OperationsWork Order AuditingERP ImplementationFabricationCustom weldingMotor drivesElectrical schematicsHydraulic troubleshootingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMinitracAptean Equipsoft