Kendall Kwock
Maintenance Manager
Hawaii Stevedores, Inc.
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Worked part time, 36 hours a week and went to school full time. Spent a lot of money and lived pay check to pay check.
Met my wife and got me financial stable. Got a full time job.
My full time job was a entry level job. Had to work hard to prove myself and log hours.
Reach my goal of getting my CDL Drivers License. Able to move to a top paying job with the company.
Moved to management. Just like starting all over.
Work hard to learn everything. Move up to different position, but got bored.
New job, the position I have today. New leaning experience. Started all over again. Hard work.
Love what I'm doing.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Saint Louis School
Saint Louis School
Career
Maintenance Manager
Oversee the daily operations of Power Equipment, Chassis and Crane Shops.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Technology
Business
Working with Others
Day to Day
I oversee the daily operations of the Power, Chassis and Crane Shops which consist of 23 mechanics. The Power Shop maintains all the equipment which is powered by an engine or a battery. The Chassis Shop maintains all the chassis in our fleet as well as refrigerated containers. Chassis are what intermodal containers are mounted on. Our Crane Shop maintains 3 gantry crane on our terminal
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Leaning, take it all in. Work hard. Don't be afraid to take on new tasks. Most of all, don't be afraid to make mistakes. We are all human.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"I was a Union employee for almost 30 years. Nine years with the ILWU and 20 with the Teamsters. When I decided to make the change to management, friends made comments such as no job security and no money."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
