Open To Work
Cody Newland
Elwood, Joliet & Southern Railroad (Watco)
kankakee,IL
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemote
Location:
kankakee, IL, US
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
$60000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offFlexible work hours
7
Years of experience
1
Certification
Dynamic Locomotive Engineer with extensive experience at Elwood, Joliet & Southern Railroad, excelling in safety compliance and equipment inspection. Proven track record in training and mentoring, enhancing team performance. Adept at problem resolution and customer relationship management, ensuring efficient operations and high levels of satisfaction in freight handling.
Work History
Locomotive Engineer, Railroad Conductor
3 Years 6 Months- Operated locomotives in compliance with safety regulations and operational protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Monitored gauges and controls during operations, responding swiftly to abnormalities or emergencies.
- Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
- Assisted in training new Locomotive Engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal job performance.
- Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
- Maximized productivity by effectively managing time and resources while on duty, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with track maintenance teams to identify potential hazards or areas requiring repairs before incidents occurred.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, ensuring smooth coordination during loading and unloading operations at rail yards or sidings.
- Observed tracks to detect obstructions.
Locomotvie Engineer, Switchman
1 Year 1 Month- Operated machinery efficiently to meet production targets and maintain workflow consistency.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and executing timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and best practices for equipment handling and operation.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Ensure safe movement of railcars within customer facility.
- Monitor track conditions to allow crews to operate safely.
- Load and unload trucks with a forklift, unload box cars, and stage raw materials.
Assistant General Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Led daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality and service standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service best practices.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and to high standard.
- Enhanced staff scheduling processes, improving labor efficiency during peak hours.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.
- Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
Education
GED
Skills
Locomotive operation
Safety compliance
Equipment inspection
Emergency response
Training and mentoring
Track monitoring
Customer relationship management
Problem resolution
Two-way communication device use
Track switching techniques
Brake examination tests
Incident reports
Freight handling
Problem-solving
Certification
- Certified Conductor, Watco - 5/16/23 - 5/15/26
- Certified Train service Engineer, Watco, 06/26/23 - 06/25/26
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
I like working with my hands and fixing things.
Outdoor Recreation
Music
Video Gaming
Kayaking
Auto Repair/Restoration
Crafting and DIY Projects
Camping
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer, Railroad Conductor
Elwood, Joliet & Southern Railroad (Watco)
04.2023 - 10.2026Read More
Locomotvie Engineer, Switchman
PSC Group
03.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Assistant General Manager
Pizza Hut
10.2019 - 11.2021Read More
Joliet West High School
GED
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