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Cody Ford

Roy,UT

Summary

Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance.

Seasoned transportation professional knowledgeable about railway and yard operations. Background overseeing switching, cargo handling and safety needs. Possessing CFR 242 certification and advanced understanding of train operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Class A CDL Tanker Driver

Fuel Express
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2025 - Current
  • Operated tanker trucks to transport hazardous materials safely and efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations during all transportation activities.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance standards.
  • Managed loading and unloading processes, coordinating with facility staff for smooth operations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and delivery status for regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers for timely pick-up and delivery of hazardous materials, ensuring customer satisfaction.

CDL Class A Driver

Higley & Sons
Hooper, UT
04.2024 - 06.2025
  • Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimal routes for daily transportation assignments.
  • Maintained timely deliveries by effectively managing schedules and prioritizing tasks according to client needs.
  • Ensured vehicle safety with regular maintenance checks, resulting in reduced breakdowns and increased reliability.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during pickup and delivery interactions.
  • Completed thorough pre-trip inspections to identify potential issues before hitting the road, promoting vehicle longevity and reducing downtime.

Production Operator

Nucor Building Systems
Brigham City, UT
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
  • Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Loaded supplies into machines by hand or by hoist.
  • Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
  • Operated cranes and forklifts to carry out production tasks.

Train Conductor

Union Pacific Railroad
Ogden, UT
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Ensure compliance to all FRA railroad regulations for safety/operation; read, understand, apply book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions
  • OSHA/Hazmat training
  • Ensure safety of engine/rail cars, rail, yard; watch surroundings for suspicious activity
  • Inspect equipment on rail cars/engines; assist/instruct crews in coupling/uncoupling, replace couplings, air brake hoses, air/electrical connections between locomotives; minor repairs; check track switch condition/direction
  • Receive, relays and apply oral, written, radio instructions from dispatcher, yardmaster, or Trainmaster indicating switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars/engines
  • Conduct and signal the safe movement of rail cars and engines using lantern, hand, flag signals, or radio protocol to indicate when to start, stop, reverse and set/release air brakes.

Train Conductor

Patriot Rail Company
Ogden, UT
01.2022 - 03.2022

• Ensure compliance to all FRA railroad regulations for safety/operation;
read, understand, apply book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders,
waybills, placards, safety instructions
• OSHA/Hazmat training
• Ensure safety of engine/rail cars, rail, yard; watch surroundings for
suspicious activity
• Inspect equipment on rail cars/engines; assist/instruct crews in
coupling/uncoupling, replace couplings, air brake hoses, air/electrical connections between locomotives; minor repairs; check track switch condition/direction
• Receive, relays and apply oral, written, radio instructions from dispatcher, yardmaster, or Trainmaster indicating switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars/engines
• Conduct and signal the safe movement of rail cars and engines using lantern, hand, flag signals, or radio protocol to indicate when to start, stop, reverse and set/release air brakes.

Train Conductor

Savage Companies
Midvale, UT
12.2020 - 12.2021

• Ensure compliance to all FRA railroad regulations for safety/operation;
read, understand, apply book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders,
waybills, placards, safety instructions
• OSHA/Hazmat training
• Ensure safety of engine/rail cars, rail, yard; watch surroundings for
suspicious activity
• Inspect equipment on rail cars/engines; assist/instruct crews in
coupling/uncoupling, replace couplings, air brake hoses, air/electrical connections between locomotives; minor repairs; check track switch condition/direction
• Receive, relays and apply oral, written, radio instructions from dispatcher, yardmaster, or Trainmaster indicating switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars/engines
• Conduct and signal the safe movement of rail cars and engines using lantern, hand, flag signals, or radio protocol to indicate when to start, stop, reverse and set/release air brakes.

Train Conductor

Terminal Switching Services
Salt Lake City
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Ensure compliance to all FRA railroad regulations for safety/operation; read, understand, apply book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions
  • OSHA/Hazmat training
  • Ensure safety of engine/rail cars, rail, yard; watch surroundings for suspicious activity
  • Inspect equipment on rail cars/engines; assist/instruct crews in coupling/uncoupling, replace couplings, air brake hoses, air/electrical connections between locomotives; minor repairs; check track switch condition/direction
  • Receive, relays and apply oral, written, radio instructions from dispatcher, yardmaster, or Trainmaster indicating switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars/engines
  • Conduct and signal the safe movement of rail cars and engines using lantern, hand, flag signals, or radio protocol to indicate when to start, stop, reverse and set/release air brakes.

Train Conductor

Utah Railway
Provo, UT
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Ensure compliance to all FRA railroad regulations for safety/operation; read, understand, apply book of rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions
  • OSHA/Hazmat training
  • Ensure safety of engine/rail cars, rail, yard; watch surroundings for suspicious activity
  • Inspect equipment on rail cars/engines; assist/instruct crews in coupling/uncoupling, replace couplings, air brake hoses, air/electrical connections between locomotives; minor repairs; check track switch condition/direction
  • Receive, relays and apply oral, written, radio instructions from dispatcher, yardmaster, or Trainmaster indicating switch movement, placement, or delivery of railroad cars/engines
  • Conduct and signal the safe movement of rail cars and engines using lantern, hand, flag signals, or radio protocol to indicate when to start, stop, reverse and set/release air brakes.

Production Worker

Fresenius Medical Care North America
Ogden, UT
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies to keep up with high production needs.
  • Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions.

Construction Laborer

Kippen Concrete Cutting
Roy, UT
06.2016 - 10.2018
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
  • Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.

Motorcycle Technician

Carey's Cycle
Ogden, UT
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues.
  • Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
  • Used blueprints and technical instructions to make repairs to and replacements of motorcycle subassemblies such as brakes, forks and transmissions.
  • Worked with clients to develop plans for ordering, installing and aligning parts and performing detail work.
  • Replaced and maintained headlights, handlebar controls and mufflers for functional or aesthetic reasons.

Kitchen Hand

Burger King
Roy, UT
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.

Education

Diploma -

Dale C. Young Community High School

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Hand Tool Operations
  • Production Standards
  • Communication skills
  • People skills
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Organizational know-how
  • Safety Program Understanding
  • Heavy equipment know-how

Certification

  • Class A CDL
  • Hazardous Material
  • Doubles/Triples
  • Tanker

Timeline

Class A CDL Tanker Driver

Fuel Express
06.2025 - Current

CDL Class A Driver

Higley & Sons
04.2024 - 06.2025

Production Operator

Nucor Building Systems
07.2022 - 10.2023

Train Conductor

Union Pacific Railroad
03.2022 - 07.2022

Train Conductor

Patriot Rail Company
01.2022 - 03.2022

Train Conductor

Savage Companies
12.2020 - 12.2021

Train Conductor

Terminal Switching Services
04.2020 - 08.2020

Train Conductor

Utah Railway
04.2019 - 03.2020

Production Worker

Fresenius Medical Care North America
10.2018 - 04.2019

Construction Laborer

Kippen Concrete Cutting
06.2016 - 10.2018

Motorcycle Technician

Carey's Cycle
02.2015 - 10.2015

Kitchen Hand

Burger King
01.2013 - 02.2015

Diploma -

Dale C. Young Community High School
Cody Ford