Cody Newland
kankakee,IL
Summary
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locomotive Engineer, Railroad Conductor
Elwood, Joliet & Southern Railroad (Watco)
04.2023 - Current
- 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
Watco
03.2022 - 04.2023
- 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
Pizza Hut
10.2019 - 11.2021
- 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 -
Joliet West High School
Joliet, IL05-2010
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 - Current
Locomotvie Engineer, Switchman
Watco
03.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant General Manager
Pizza Hut
10.2019 - 11.2021
GED -
Joliet West High School