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Austin Keith

Henryville ,IN

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Locomotive Engineer and Conductor

MG Rail
04.2019 - Current
  • Operating locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
  • Inspect locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
  • Monitor train-loading procedures to load and unload freight without damage.
  • Maintain records of train movements, daily logs and train performance reports.
  • Schedule in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
  • Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
  • Review, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
  • Mentor new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.

Certified Freight Conductor

Norfolk Southern
09.2015 - 04.2019
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo.
  • Made public announcements on routes and delays.
  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sellersburg, IN
04.2024

Skills

  • Safety Procedures
  • Time Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Operational Safety
  • Data Entry
  • Project Management
  • Internal and External Communications
  • Web Communications
  • Professional Networking

Affiliations


  • American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
  • Indiana Student Leadership Association
  • Honors Society
  • Freemason

Certification

  • Licensed Conductor, Norfolk Southern- 2015 to 2019
  • Licensed Conductor, CGB/MG Rail - 2019 to Present
  • Certified Locomotive Engineer, CGB/MG Rail - 2019 to Present
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Certified Locomotive Engineer and Conductor

MG Rail
04.2019 - Current

Certified Freight Conductor

Norfolk Southern
09.2015 - 04.2019

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Austin Keith