Aaron Morris

- Ensured the safe and efficient movement of trains and yard switchers

- Worked in close partnership with Train Dispatchers as well as chief dispatchers to create a safe and efficient schedule.

- Learned applicable computer software skills such as TYES, EXCEL, and UTCS Lite

- Safely handled the movement of hazardous materials and heavy equipment by ensuring they are placed properly within train consists according to FRA regulations.

- Communicated as a team with co-workers on a daily basis

- Developed leadership skills by overseeing large groups of different individuals on a daily basis

- Learned to handle high stress situations by strategically moving high volumes of traffic with limited track space.

- Received adequate training on how to properly align electric power switches

• Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
• Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo.
• Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
• Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
• Coordinated special events and seasonal performances.
• Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
• Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
• Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
• Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
• Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.