Cody Cleveland
Missoula,MT
Summary
Professional transportation expert prepared to handle responsibilities of operating and maintaining locomotives. Known for ensuring safe and efficient train operations and resolving mechanical issues promptly. Committed to team collaboration and adapting to changing operational needs with reliability and flexibility. Skilled in safety protocols, mechanical troubleshooting, and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railroad
09.2024 - Current
- Operated locomotives in accordance with safety regulations and operational protocols.
- Monitored train performance and responded to mechanical issues during transit.
- Conducted routine inspections of locomotives to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize train schedules and routes for efficiency.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
Conductor
BNSF Railway
10.2022 - Current
- Freight rail conductor
- Operate railroad switches and derailers
- Confirm freight train compliance
- Operate railroad couplers
- Connect air brake hoses
- Conduct safety and air brake inspections
- Manually apply and release hand brakes on rail cars
- Observe railway safety rules and regulations
- Confirm state of railway signals, switches, and derailers.
Right of Way Agent
Montana Department of Transportation
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Appraise land and negotiate with land owners to secure right of way for public transportation projects.
Cycle Counter
Doosan Bobcat
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Count parts in warehouse to verify inventory levels.
- Find errors in warehousing process
- Help with shipping and receiving as required.
Material Handler II
Bobcat
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Utilize a forklift to safely move material in a factory setting.
Unloader/Stocker
Lowe's
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Unload semi trailers using power equipment and safe unloading practices
Customer Service Representative
FCR
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsibilities
- Provide customer service and public information by email.
- Troubleshoot websites and software issues.
- Maintain working knowledge of Teachable software.
Cross Utilized Agent
SkyWest Airlines
04.2017 - 10.2017
- To traveling public.
- Load aircraft cargo compartments.
- Clean aircraft cabins.
- Service potable water and black water tanks on aircraft.
- Safely dispatch aircraft at or as close as possible to set departure time.
Cashier
The Home Depot
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Responsibilities
- Provide "The world's best customer service."
- Operate a point of sale device in a proper manner.
Cathodic Aid
Northwestern Energy
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Both May 2015-August 2015 and May 2016-August 2016 Kalispell, Montana
- Responsibilities:
- Measure voltage difference from Natural Gas Pipelines to surrounding soil.
- Answer any public questions posed.
- Perform misc. assigned tasks.
Crew person at McDonalds Westside
Westside McDonalds
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Received three raises for great performance.
- Work with public and customers
Education
High school diploma -
Charles M. Russell High School
Skills
- Customer Service
- Customer Care
- Customer service representative
- Forklift operation
- Materials Handling
- Warehouse experience
- Safety rules and regulations
- Train control systems
- Railroad signaling understanding
- Train operation expertise
- Yard operations
Certification
Certified Conductor, BNSF - 2023
- Certified Engineer, BNSF - 2024
- Certified Forklift Operator, Doosan Bobcat - 2019
Assessments
- Mechanical Knowledge — Expert
- November 2020
- Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Full results: Expert
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
BNSF Railroad
09.2024 - Current
Conductor
BNSF Railway
10.2022 - Current
Right of Way Agent
Montana Department of Transportation
06.2022 - 10.2022
Cycle Counter
Doosan Bobcat
09.2020 - 05.2022
Material Handler II
Bobcat
07.2019 - 09.2020
Unloader/Stocker
Lowe's
05.2018 - 06.2019
Customer Service Representative
FCR
09.2017 - 05.2018
Cross Utilized Agent
SkyWest Airlines
04.2017 - 10.2017
Cashier
The Home Depot
11.2016 - 09.2017
Cathodic Aid
Northwestern Energy
05.2015 - 08.2015
Crew person at McDonalds Westside
Westside McDonalds
06.2010 - 08.2013
High school diploma -
Charles M. Russell High School