Alexander Davis
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Safety-oriented railroader with class I freight experience. Has operated on the mainline between Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington as well as rail yards in Portland, Longview, Tacoma/Fife, Kent, and Seattle with zero critical rule violations. Dedicated to serving the railroad in the Pacific Northwest while ensuring the safety of myself, my coworkers, and the general public alike.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Conductor
Union Pacific
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducted freight train operations between Portland and Seattle.
- Served customers to satisfaction in a safe and timely manner.
- Switched and organized rail yards overnight and in diverse weather conditions.
- Inspected rail equipment to ensure safety standards are met and reported defects.
Tire Technician
Costco
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed tire inspections to ensure safety standards.
- Mounted and balanced tires using specialized equipment.
- Assisted customers with tire selection and service inquiries.
- Lifted vehicles with heavy machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Pierce High School
Tacoma, WA06-2022
Skills
- GCOR trained
- Freight documentation
- Locomotive and railcar inspection
- Remote control locomotive operation
- Train crew communication
- Railyard planning and switching
- Observing and understanding mainline signals and authority
- Communication with railroad dispatcher
- Troubleshooting and repairing equipment such as air hose gaskets and coupler knuckles
- Railcar and locomotive securement
Certification
- Licensed Class 8 Conductor - November 2025
- Licensed Class 6 Remote Control Locomotive Engineer - November 2025
Timeline
Freight Conductor
Union Pacific
08.2025 - 04.2026
Tire Technician
Costco
10.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Franklin Pierce High School