Rodney Herkley
Rossville,GA
Summary
Maintenance professional prepared to contribute to upkeep and safety of facilities. Valued for ability to perform detailed inspections and timely repairs, ensuring continuous operation of equipment and systems. Known for collaborative approach and flexibility in responding to changing needs, with skills in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Crew Member
Volkswagen Group of America
07.2011 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
Automotive Paint Repair Technician Team Leader
Volkswagen Group of America
01.2012 - 04.2023
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts.
- Utilized variety of tools to complete repairs.
- Completed full repair process quickly to defective areas to restore surface to company standards
- Increased repair success rates, while sharing experiences with other employees
- Repaired and maintained tools and equipment
Electric Bus Technician
City of Coconut Creek
04.2003 - 08.2005
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of electrical systems to identify potential issues before they escalated.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and repairing faulty electrical components promptly.
Field Service Technician
Advanced Vehicle Systems
08.1996 - 03.2003
- Train customer technicians on maintaining Hybrid Electric Bus Fleet
- Build, test/troubleshoot, and install various wiring harnesses for electric busses
- Troubleshoot high/low voltage systems
- Install and troubleshoot Capstone Micro Turbine and battery management system
- Build and test 480-volt battery packs
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Provided hands-on training to junior technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
- Referred to schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and repair equipment
- Used variety of equipment to install electrical systems and components.
- Displayed strong problem-solving abilities when encountering unexpected challenges during installations.
- Exceeded expectations in meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality control.
- Measured, cut and manipulated conduit to lay out wiring circuits.
- Developed expertise in troubleshooting electrical issues, effectively diagnosing problems for rapid resolution.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN04.2025
Bachelor of applied Science - Industrial Engineering
Tennessee Technical University
04.2025
Skills
- AUTOCAD and CATIA
- Able to lead others in high-demand situations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Painting
- HVAC systems
- Documentation
- Low-voltage systems
- Soldering skills
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Battery systems
- Motor controls
- Schematics interpretation
- Strong mechanical aptitude
Timeline
Automotive Paint Repair Technician Team Leader
Volkswagen Group of America
01.2012 - 04.2023
Maintenance Crew Member
Volkswagen Group of America
07.2011 - Current
Electric Bus Technician
City of Coconut Creek
04.2003 - 08.2005
Field Service Technician
Advanced Vehicle Systems
08.1996 - 03.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering
Chattanooga State Community College
Bachelor of applied Science - Industrial Engineering
Tennessee Technical University
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