Bernell BUNCH
Parts Deliver Driver
Ft Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic Locomotive Engineer with extensive experience at Kansas City Railroad, adept at optimizing routes and ensuring safety protocol adherence. Proven track record in conducting pre-trip inspections and training new engineers, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in locomotive operation and effective communication, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and reduced delays.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Quality Terminl Service
Trainman/Student Engineer
Burlington Northern Railway
Helicopter Wireman
U.S.Army Reserve
Auto Part Driver
Tricolor LLC.
02.2021 - 09.2025
- Operated delivery vehicles safely while following all traffic laws and company policies to ensure timely deliveries.
- Inspected and maintained auto parts inventory regularly, ensuring accurate stock levels for efficient order fulfillment.
- Assisted with loading and unloading auto parts, ensuring items were handled carefully to prevent damage during transport.
- Followed delivery schedules and routes to ensure prompt arrival at destinations, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding delivery timelines and product information, building positive relationships.
- Streamlined delivery routes for increased efficiency and reduced fuel costs.
- Developed familiarity with company safety protocols and vehicle maintenance practices, promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring proper handling of delicate auto parts to prevent damage.
- Maintained detailed records of deliveries, ensuring accurate billing and inventory management.
Locomotive Engineer
Kansas City Railroad
08.1995 - 09.2025
- Operated locomotives efficiently, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and maintaining high operational standards.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, identifying and resolving mechanical issues to enhance train performance and safety.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate schedules, optimizing routes and reducing delays during operations.
- Monitored train systems in real-time, responding swiftly to anomalies to ensure passenger and cargo safety.
- Trained new engineers on operational procedures and safety measures, fostering a culture of compliance and excellence.
- Engaged with crew members to promote effective communication and teamwork, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Assisted in implementing maintenance schedules, contributing to increased locomotive reliability and reduced downtime.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Observed tracks to detect obstructions such as Type and Type obstructions.
- Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Monitored train-loading procedures to load and unload freight without damage.
- Used Software to prepare reports regarding problems encountered such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, and delays.
- Collaborated with track maintenance teams to identify potential hazards or areas requiring repairs before incidents occurred.
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic train handling techniques, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement by participating in company-wide safety initiatives and attending regular training sessions.
- Promoted a culture of safety by consistently enforcing company policies and procedures for all crew members.
- Skillfully operated multiple types of locomotives across diverse terrains, displaying adaptability and flexibility in challenging situations.
Education
No Degree - Electronic Engineering
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXLocomotive Engineer Program
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS03.1984
35k Helicopter Wireman
Fort Gordon Army Signal School
Foft Gordon, Georgia 04.1974
High School Diploma - Typing
Polytechnic Hi. School
Fort Worth, TX05.1970
Skills
Locomotive operation
Safety protocol adherence
Pre-trip inspections
Route optimization
Timeline
Auto Part Driver
Tricolor LLC.
02.2021 - 09.2025
Locomotive Engineer
Kansas City Railroad
08.1995 - 09.2025
Locomotive Engineer
Quality Terminl Service
Trainman/Student Engineer
Burlington Northern Railway
Helicopter Wireman
U.S.Army Reserve
No Degree - Electronic Engineering
Tarrant County College
Locomotive Engineer Program
Johnson County Community College
35k Helicopter Wireman
Fort Gordon Army Signal School
High School Diploma - Typing
Polytechnic Hi. School