Cody Smith
Summary
Skilled Railroad Track Laborer with hands-on experience in track construction, maintenance, and inspection. Familiar with safety regulations and operating heavy equipment. Strengths include problem-solving, effective communication, teamwork, and adaptation to challenging environments. Significant contribution to previous work includes improving safety protocols and enhancing team efficiency. motivated employee wanting to grow with a company to better myself and the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Track construction
Wheeling And Lake Erie Railway
Brewster, Ohio
12.2022 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on all types of mechanical devices used in track construction projects.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and diagrams related to track construction projects.
- Ensured compliance with environmental laws while performing tasks related to track construction or repair.
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality products efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance and identified maintenance needs promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and production goals.
Operator
Sheckler’s excavating
Malvern, Ohio
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and construction projects.
- Maintained and inspected equipment to ensure safe operations.
- Assisted in site preparation, including grading and trenching tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites.
- Communicated project updates with foreman and crew regularly.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance on excavators, loaders, and bulldozers.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
Education
Energy Operations
Buckeye Career Center
New Philadelphia, OH 08.2016 - 05.2018
Conotton Valley High School
Sherrodsville, OHSkills
- Equipment operation
- Mechanical maintenance
- Environmental compliance
- Team worker
- Starting a work task and completing in a timely fashion
- Class b CDL
- Focused and driven worker always looking for next task to perform
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Track construction
Wheeling And Lake Erie Railway
12.2022 - Current
Operator
Sheckler’s excavating
05.2018 - 11.2022
Energy Operations
Buckeye Career Center
08.2016 - 05.2018
Conotton Valley High School