Bruce Gerber
West Richland
Summary
Accomplished Train Conductor at BNSF, adept in maintaining safety and yard switching, leveraged strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to enhance operational efficiency.
Seasoned transportation professional knowledgeable about railway and yard operations. Background overseeing switching, cargo handling and safety needs.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
BNSF
04.2011 - Current
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
Construction Superintendent
Frontier Construction
02.1990 - 10.2009
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for [Type] work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Airman
USAF
11.1989 - 02.1991
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Laborer Heavy Equipment Operator
Frontier Construction
06.1986 - 10.1990
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kelso High School
Kelso, WA06-1986
Skills
- Foreman briefing
- Switching cars
- Maintaining safety
- Managing yard switching
Timeline
Train Conductor
BNSF
04.2011 - Current
Construction Superintendent
Frontier Construction
02.1990 - 10.2009
Airman
USAF
11.1989 - 02.1991
Laborer Heavy Equipment Operator
Frontier Construction
06.1986 - 10.1990
High School Diploma -
Kelso High School
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