Barnes Aaron
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Adept at enhancing safety and efficiency, I leveraged critical thinking and effective communication at Florida East Coast Railroad to mitigate risks and streamline operations. My expertise in equipment troubleshooting and fostering team collaboration resulted in improved productivity and customer satisfaction, embodying a proactive approach to freight coordination and hazard management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Through Freight Conductor
Florida East Coast Railroad
09.2013 - Current
- Established clear communication channels among crew members during high-stress situations which ensured smooth operations.
- Identified potential risks during daily operations, taking proactive measures to mitigate hazards and maintain safety standards.
- Participated in the formulation and execution of contingency plans for unforeseen circumstances, ensuring minimal impact on daily operations.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between team members when necessary, promoting a harmonious work environment conducive to achieving goals effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of all cargo transported to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Managed crew assignments for optimal performance and increased overall productivity.
- Coordinated training programs for new hires, ensuring they were well-prepared for their roles as Freight Conductors.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
William M. Raines High School
3663 Raines Ave Jacksonville,Fl 3220906-1996
Skills
- Logbook maintenance
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Weight and balance calculation
- Signal interpretation
- Switching operations
- Yard traffic coordination
- Locomotive operation
- Conducting
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Safety Procedures
- Train assembly
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Basic Mathematics
- Physical Stamina
- Equipment Repair
- Track switching
- PTC systems
- Uncoupling expertise
- Track switching functions
- Yard operations management
- Radio communication
- Freight coordination
- Hand signaling
- Engineer communication
- Transportation reports
- Rules compliance
Timeline
Through Freight Conductor
Florida East Coast Railroad
09.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
William M. Raines High School
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