Hardworking and dependable job seeker who takes pride in my work looking for a new career path. Willing to learn any job or task that is given to me.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Carmen
BNSF Railroad
05.2011 - 03.2024
Maintained locomotives for local crews. Maintenance includes topping off oil, coolant water, replace ditch lights and headlights, change out air hoses, fill sand compartment, and clean the cabs.
Necessary repairs on freight cars that would become defective enroute to it's destination. Repairs included repairing safety appliances, change wheels, replace coupler, test and repair the air break system, change break shoes, repair doors, and any other defect on the car.
Re-rail and repair derailed freight cars and locomotives.
Fix mechanical issues on freight cars or locomotives enroute.
Collect defective freight rear-end devices and ship them back.
Used a computerized billing system to bill out repairs.
Maintained accurate inventory records for parts and supplies, streamlining the ordering process when necessary. Ordered parts and supplies through the BNSF system.
Mechanical Carmen
Union Pacific Railroad
08.2010 - 05.2011
Inspected freight cars for federal and AAR defects.
Necessary repairs on freight cars that would become defective enroute to it's destination. Repairs included repairing safety appliances, change wheels, replace coupler, test and repair the air break system, change break shoes, repair doors, and any other defect on the car.
Fix mechanical issues on freight cars enroute.
Used a computerized billing system to bill out repairs.
Trainmen
Union Pacific Railroad
11.2006 - 05.2010
Switch freight cars out to build trains
Operate remote control locomotives to do switch freight cars
Signaling locomotives for coupling freight cars to stop and go
Set out freight cars enroute that were having mechanical issues or to spot for customers facility
Log signals or detector readings on train routes
Read, copy, and understand track warrants and bulletins
Maintain an accurate train list and confirm that it's compliant
Total Turf Seasonal Help
Total Turf Lawn Care Services
03.2002 - 10.2006
Lawn care services including mowing, power racking, aerating, fertilizing, laying sod, landscaping, and underground sprinkler installation and repair
Cart Pusher, Cashier, Meat Sales Associate
Walmart
09.2005 - 09.2006
Collect carts in parking lot and bring back to store for customer use.
Assist with customer carryout
Ring up customers items and cash them out
Stock meat department items, unload trucks, customer assistance, and clean walk in coolers and meat displays to stay within health codes
Various Positions
McDonald's
08.2000 - 03.2002
Preparing food
Maintained a clean and orderly workspace
Worked the Drive Thru taking orders, taking payments, and providing food to customers
Helped with close down procedures
Education
General Studies
McCook Community College
2007
Mc Cook Senior High School
Mccook, NE
05.2004
Skills
Inspection skills
Safety practices and procedures - 100% Safety record with both railroads
Heavy Equipment Operation
Verbal Communication
Dependable and Responsible
Computer Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Basic Math
Task Prioritization
Interpersonal Communication
Welding experience
Mechanical Troubleshooting and basic mechanical skills
Motivated and willing to learn new skills and tasks