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Cesar Gallegoz

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Entry-level railroad professional with energetic nature. Desiring to utilize skills and training to take on new challenge and build long-term career in field. Detail-oriented worker devoted to taking detailed notes and keeping thorough records of normal and emergency situations. Personable and collaborative with knowledge of customer service and strategies for maintaining professionalism in stressful times. Resourceful professional in transportation coordination, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational safety, crew management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring smooth rail operations. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, contributing to effective team collaboration and customer satisfaction. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Conductor

BNSF Railway
Bakersfield, CA
02.2024 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable railroad rules and regulations.
  • Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure proper switching operations when entering and leaving rail yards.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations such as derailments or hazardous material spills.
  • Maintained communication with dispatchers and other crew members via radio or other methods.
  • Conducted safety inspections of train equipment prior to each trip.
  • Followed strict safety protocols at all times while operating a train engine.
  • Monitored the speed, distance traveled, and time of train travel.
  • Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
  • Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
  • Inspected switches on daily basis.
  • Conferred with engineers to plan regular repairs and necessary maintenance stops.
  • Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.

Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

Local 12 Operating Engineers
Bakersfield, CA
11.2022 - Current
  • Conducted safety checks on all equipment before use by operators.
  • Inspected machines for proper functioning of all moving parts.
  • Documented daily equipment inspections and submitted daily inspection forms to supervisor.
  • Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • Shaped and built roads using large construction equipment.
  • Set and read grade stakes to construct roads, parking lots, building pads, landfills and sediment ponds.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times.
  • Operated and maintained forklift truck safely and efficiently.
  • Loaded proper materials while abiding by all safety and legal standards.
  • Created holes and trenches for underground stormwater sewer infrastructure.
  • Operated crane to lift and move materials and large objects.

Heavy Equipment Operator

City Of Bakersfield
Bakersfield
06.2011 - 10.2022
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Loaded garbage cans onto trucks manually or using mechanical devices safely.
  • Followed company policies and procedures related to health and safety guidelines.
  • Collected, transported, and disposed of solid waste according to company policies and procedures.
  • Worked closely with dispatch to manage daily activities.
  • Adhered to planned routes and worked under tight deadlines.
  • Inspected vehicles before every trip to check for safety and other operational concerns.
  • Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
  • Gathered garbage from residential buildings, businesses and other facilities to dispose of in garbage truck.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
05-2007

Skills

  • Safety inspections
  • Time management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Signal interpretation
  • Problem solving
  • Operational efficiency
  • Route planning
  • Conducting
  • Leading performances
  • Goal setting
  • Engineer communication
  • Communication skills
  • Written communication
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork
  • Rules compliance
  • Continuous improvement

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Conductor

BNSF Railway
02.2024 - Current

Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

Local 12 Operating Engineers
11.2022 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

City Of Bakersfield
06.2011 - 10.2022

Associate of Arts -

Bakersfield College