Austin Jackson
Pratt ,KS
Summary
Professional with strong background in rail operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks. Skilled in time management, route planning, and emergency response. Focused on team collaboration and achieving operational goals, adapting seamlessly to changing conditions. Known for reliability, effective communication, and attention to detail. With 10 years of experience in different departments that makes me a huge asset to any railroad, transportation or heavy equipment industry with my diverse background.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Conductor/Engineer
Union Pacfic Railroad
09.2018 - Current
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Contributed to on-time performance by swiftly addressing any operational issues or delays.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed Locomotive daily inspections
- Operate train in a safe and efficient manner
Manager of Yard Operations
Union Pacific Railroad
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed employees, jobs and train traffic coming in and out of the yard.
- Implemented solutions to enhance data accuracy, reduce manual input errors, and increase overall efficiency in yard operations management.
- Mitigated risks associated with potential delays or disruptions by creating contingency plans for various scenarios in the yard operation process.
- Maximized employee productivity through effective training programs and ongoing performance evaluations.
- Guided new hires through on-the-job training, sharing valuable insights and best practices for success in the conductor role.
Track Laborer/Machinist
BNSF Railroad
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Build and maintain railroad tracks
- operate and train others to run heavy machinery
- clean up train derailments
- Maintain and service locomotives
- FRA Inspections and repair locomotives
- Rapid responder for trains broke down on the main line
- Inspect motors involved in crossing accidents
Education
High School Diploma -
Canyon High School
Canyon, TX05-2011
Skills
- Class 1 Engineer license
- Class 8 Conductors license
- Class 6 Remote Control Operator license
- Bucket truck certified
- Texas Signal 1 Tech certified
- Operating Heavy equipment
- Maintaining equipment
- Managing crews and teams
- Maintaining facilities
Timeline
Manager of Yard Operations
Union Pacific Railroad
10.2022 - 06.2023
Conductor/Engineer
Union Pacfic Railroad
09.2018 - Current
Track Laborer/Machinist
BNSF Railroad
03.2015 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Canyon High School
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