Steven Bicket
Chester,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Dedicated 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. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Reliable employee seeking Corrections / Transport Officer position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Dupo, IL
06.2003 - Current
- Worked with conductors and assistants to run locomotives safely.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Observed tracks to detect obstructions such as broken rail, wide gauge and debris obstructions.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Maneuvered locomotives to transport freight or passengers between stations.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Operated automated systems to propel trains, add or remove cars and switch cars around to unload freight.
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Used computers to prepare reports regarding problems encountered such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops and delays.
- Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Added or detached loads by coupling or uncoupling cars.
- Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures..
- Reviewed, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
- Made decisions on safety and scheduling employees to support operational requirements.
- Maintained records of train movements, daily logs and train performance reports.
- Called for emergency buses, relieved crew members and covered assignments during operational incidents.
- Coordinated information with other departments relative to inadequacies or inefficiencies in operations, manipulations or schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers about train cargo and timetables.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing
Roto-Rooter
Jacksonville, AL
02.2002 - 02.2003
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Logistical Vehicle Systems Operator
United States Marine Corps, USMC
Jacksonville, NC
03.1998 - 02.2002
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
Package Sorter
UPS
Earth City, MO
11.1997 - 03.1998
- Complied with safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
- Kept records accurate and current by documenting movements in company system.
- Lifted and unloaded containers of parcels onto equipment for transportation to sort stations.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Worked well with others
Education
Certificate Program - Fire Fighter
South Western Illinois College
Belleville, Illinois12.2013
Marine - Logistical Vehicle Systems Operator
United States Marine Corps
San Diego,California06.1998
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School, Sparta, Il, US
Sparta Illinois05.1996
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Inspection Protocols
- Equipment Inspection
- Passenger Safety
- Operational Efficiency
- Time Management
- Emergency Evacuation
- Reading Comprehension
- Mechanical Operations
- DOT Rules
- Emergency Procedures
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Two-Way Communication Devices
- Operational Safety
- Company Quality Standards
- Safe Work Practices
- Quality Control Analysis
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Data Integrity
- Hazardous Materials
- Safety Regulations
- Technical Documentation
- Transportation Safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Creative Solutions
- Safety Knowledge
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of multiple team members.
- Trained attention to detail
- Quality Control
- Contact/Communication with General Public
- Customer Support
- Coordinates with team members
- Followed policy and procedures
- Coordinated logistics of transportation
- Ensured Governmental Safety Guidelines
- Experience coordinating with different agencies and units simultaneously
- Follows chain of command
- Awarded Rifle Sharpshooter Badge
- Earned Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
- Certificate(s) of Appreciation
- Awarded Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- Excels in Teamwork
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific Railroad Co
06.2003 - Current
Roto-Rooter Plumbing
Roto-Rooter
02.2002 - 02.2003
Logistical Vehicle Systems Operator
United States Marine Corps, USMC
03.1998 - 02.2002
Package Sorter
UPS
11.1997 - 03.1998
Certificate Program - Fire Fighter
South Western Illinois College
Marine - Logistical Vehicle Systems Operator
United States Marine Corps
High School Diploma -
Sparta High School, Sparta, Il, US
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