Collin Poster
Glendale,WI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Conductor Trainee
Canadian National Railway
Stevens Point, WI
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Inspected rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Identified potential risks during daily operations, taking proactive measures to mitigate hazards and maintain safety standards.
Track Laborer
Volkmann Railroad Builders
Menomonee Falls, WI
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained optimal performance of railroad tracks by replacing damaged rails, ties, and other components.
- Enhanced communication within the team by participating in daily safety briefings, discussing potential hazards, and sharing best practices for completing tasks safely.
- Regularly utilized hand tools such as hammers wrenches spikes mauls rail saws track jacks to complete tasks efficiently.
- Adhered to strict industry regulations and company guidelines while performing all job duties related to track maintenance and repair.
- Improved overall track stability by installing, maintaining, and repairing switches, frogs, and other special track components.
- Assisted in the removal of snow or debris from tracks during inclement weather conditions, enabling continuous train operation.
- Helped maintain a clean and organized work environment by properly disposing of waste materials and storing tools after use.
- Cleaned around tracks and completed important repairs to achieve maintenance targets.
- Repaired damaged track parts and welded new components to existing parts.
- Ground ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints using portable grinders.
Education
High School Deploma -
Nicolet High School
Glendale, WI06.2023
Skills
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Construction experience
- Equipment Operation
- Safety Regulations
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Worksite preparation
- Multitasking
Timeline
Conductor Trainee
Canadian National Railway
06.2024 - 08.2024
Track Laborer
Volkmann Railroad Builders
08.2023 - 06.2024
High School Deploma -
Nicolet High School