Anthony Fenno

Supervised Viking Track Services crews during rail track maintenance work.

• Inspected track conditions and identified the needed repairs along work sites.
• Directed safe use of hand tools and heavy track equipment.
• Delegated rail repair duties based on crew skills to enhance project effectiveness.
• Guided and supported crew members with technical assistance to improve work quality.
• Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
• Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
• Streamlined administrative tasks to ensure efficient office operations.

• Led installation projects, involving embedded track, including for example all the Met transit tracks underneath the Mall of America, two miles of track leading up to the Mall, the track and switches in front of both the Twins stadium and the Vikings Stadium.
• Supervised RailWorks Track Systems crews during track construction and maintenance.
• Directed track alignment, tie installation, and ballast handling tasks.
• Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
• Trained new workers on RailWorks track standards and safe work.
• Inspected track conditions and identified repair needs.
• Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
• Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.

• Inspected track conditions and identified repair needs to maintain safety standards.
• Directed field crews to ensure effective rail track maintenance.
• Assigned rail repair tasks to crews to leverage their individual skills.
• Guided safe handling of hand tools and heavy track equipment.
• Trained new employees on safety rules, operating procedures, and company policies.

• Enforced safety rules and work zone procedures on rail projects.
• Inspected track conditions and identified the needed repairs along work sites.
• Directed safe use of hand tools and heavy track equipment.
• Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
• Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
• Supervised RailWorks Track Systems crews during track construction and maintenance work.
• Supervised projects to ensure adherence to schedules and quality requirements.
• Aligned track to specifications for optimal performance, tie installation, and ballast handling tasks.
• Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine the number of workers needed to complete jobs.
• Managed teams of up to 45 employees, driving productivity and maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinated rail materials, tools, and equipment for track construction activities.
• Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
• Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
• Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
• Dedicated majority of time to building new trackage for oil fields from 2008 to 2015 building new trackage for oil fields in Williston Basin and Wisconsin for CN Railroad, post-acquisition of Wisconsin Central.
• During that time period, I led crews to complete approx. 239,000 feet of new track both concrete and wood ties, plus 143 switches, of which none were the modern switch package.

• Managed installation of ties, ballast, and track to enhance infrastructure quality.
• Evaluated track conditions and coordinated repairs across work sites.
• Reduced track issues by identifying needed repairs during site inspections.
• Supported R & R crews during rail track construction and maintenance work.
• Guided safe use of hand tools and heavy track equipment.
• Trained new employees on safety regulations, operating procedures, and company policies.
• Assessed equipment for maintenance needs to ensure operational reliability.
• Directed inventory management of supplies in Grand Forks yard to maintain readiness for projects. of supplies in the Grand Forks yard, repaired switch stands, repaired air and hydraulic tools, put together dozens of switch packages conjured up from used BN otm, all necessary for job completion.

• Maintained railroad right-of-way along Minnesota Northern Railroad routes.
• Repaired track components using hand tools and maintenance equipment.
• Cleared brush, debris, and ballast from rail corridors.
• Inspected work areas for hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Supported flagging, traffic control, and work zone setup.
• Implemented innovative solutions that improved team performance and project outcomes.
• Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
• Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
• Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and product locations in the warehouse.
• Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
• Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help the team and the customer.
• Directed traffic flow around work zones to ensure safety for workers and drivers. passing near, in or around work zones.
• Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
• Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes.
• Performed Bridge site repairs, and bridge inspections after receiving on site training.
• Plowed snow off the tracks on a regular basis, during some very heavy snow winters.
• Organized hiring, bid acceptance, equipment procurement, and supervision of tie gang operations for two seasons.
• Organized, purchased crossing planks, and ran a crossing crew for a season.

• Directed track maintenance crews on R & R rail projects.
• Guided crew members by providing direction and technical assistance to enhance project execution.
• Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
• Managed diverse teams across construction and restoration projects, ensuring effective collaboration and task completion.
• Led field crews during construction projects for R & R Contracting job site.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
• Communicated high standards to employees and addressed issues to maintain the project workflow.
• Inspected work quality and corrected crew installation issues.
• Resolved field problems and kept crews moving on schedule.
• Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.

• Framed walls, floors, and roof structures for Thorsted Builders projects.
• Installed joists, studs, headers, and beams from blueprint plans.
• Assisted with framing, demolition, and site preparation tasks.
• Supported Thorsted Builders crews with labor/carpentry on 3 commercial/motel construction sites.
• Facilitated efficient project workflow by loading and unloading lumber, tools, and building materials.
• Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
• Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
• Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
• Installed drywall or wallboard onto studs of framed walls.
• Connected headers over windows and doorways in order to provide support for the structure's load bearing capacity.
• Installed window and door frames into interior walls.
• Constructed scaffolding around construction sites for laborers during high-rise building projects.
• Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
• Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished projects to ensure client satisfaction before handoff.
• Developed ability to work independently on construction tasks.
• Acquired and honed specialized skills in carpentry under mentorship.
• Followed crew instructions and adapted to changing daily construction priorities.
• AT THE end of my time being a carpenter, I inadvertently increased my measuring skills, as applied to railroad work, tenfold.

• Assisted in track repair, alignment, and maintenance preparation to ensure safe and efficient rail operations.
• Coordinated daily labor tasks with supervisors and crew members to maintain workflow and meet project deadlines.
• Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including small and large sized railroad machines.
• Operated hand tools and railroad equipment during routine track work.
• Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
• Performed repetitive tasks with spike mauls, setting hammers ,claw bars, and needle bars.
• Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
• Participated in multiple major maintenance gangs, gaining diverse experience across various track maintenance projects over 10 years.