Derrick Leonard
Summary
Dedicated maintenance technician with expertise in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems. Proven track record of ensuring operational efficiency through preventive maintenance and compliance with safety regulations. Strong ability to diagnose mechanical issues, positively impacting overall productivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Republic Services
Charleston, South Carolina
01.2026 - Current
- Performed routine inspections on machinery and equipment for optimal functionality.
- Conducted preventive maintenance to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance
- Utilized diagnostic software to analyze engine performance
- Assisted other technicians with more complex repairs when needed.
- Inspected brake systems for wear or damage then repaired or replaced faulty components.
Truck Driver
Schneider
Summerville, South Carolina
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Pick up & delivered goods from state to state along the east coast in a timely & safe manner
- Transported freight safely across various regions using flatbed trucks.
- Inspected vehicles daily for safety compliance and maintenance needs.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo efficiently while securing loads properly.
- Communicated with dispatch to confirm delivery schedules and routes.
- Resolved minor mechanical issues on the road to ensure uninterrupted service
- Secured loads by using chains, straps, blocks or other appropriate methods as needed
- Checked load to ensure it was secure and balanced.
- Followed safety regulations when loading and unloading cargo
Maintenance Technician
Leadec Corp
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Duties included providing maintenance support on equipment used in aircraft maintenance completing preventative maintenance on said equipment on a monthly basis and logging all completed work into maximo.
- Skills used on the job were troubleshooting, rewiring electrical cables, insuring batteries are prepped and charged for certain pieces of equipment, and completing all maintenance activities in a safe and orderly manner.
Spech tech
Bosch corporation
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Duties include Maintaining Assembly line which includes conveyor belts, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, chrome, chrome acid, and pumping systems.
- While maintaining a clean work space implementing safe use of chemicals and recording all work completed during each shift on an excel sheet and giving a clear and concise turnover for the next shift.
- Troubleshot equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery.
Maintenance tech
YOH services
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked as a contractor in Boeing North Charleston.
- Duties included building the AFT body of 787 airplanes.
- Drilling, shimming, gap checking and countersinking holes.
- Completed repairs using power tools in safe a precise manner.
Automotive apprentice
Goodyear
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Duties included perform line technician services, routine inspections, diagnostics, oxygen sensor replacements, oil changes, tire & rim changes, engine services, ensuring the cleanliness of tools and area that work is performed.
Avionics mechanic
UNITED STATES ARMY
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Duties included ensuring a fleet of 26 UH-60M were flight ready, all FOD was clear of the aircraft and flight line, all tools were safely used and accounted for, replacing batteries of varying, troubleshooting radios, laser warning systems, encoding radios, ensuring heating systems function properly, reading schematics, soldering wire harnesses, and completing PM’s.
- PM’s and maintenance completed on aircraft was documented before take-off.
- Stationed at Wheeler Army air field in Hawaii.
Education
Wil lou gray opportunity school -
associates - Aircraft maintenance technology
Trident technical college
certificate - Avionics maintenance technology
Trident technical college
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Soldering
- Read schematics
- Electrical equipment repair
- Familiar with maximo
- Familiar with Microsoft word
- Communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Diagnostic software use
- Problem solving
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Republic Services
01.2026 - Current
Truck Driver
Schneider
05.2025 - 11.2025
Maintenance Technician
Leadec Corp
02.2024 - 01.2025
Maintenance tech
YOH services
02.2023 - 08.2023
Spech tech
Bosch corporation
08.2022 - 12.2023
Automotive apprentice
Goodyear
12.2021 - 12.2022
Avionics mechanic
UNITED STATES ARMY
04.2017 - 09.2021
Wil lou gray opportunity school -
associates - Aircraft maintenance technology
Trident technical college
certificate - Avionics maintenance technology
Trident technical college