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Colton Brown

Colton Brown

Papillion,NE

Summary

Focused Railroad/Construction worker, proudly offering a great attendance record and background. An adaptable employee willing to follow instructions to ensure safety for the entire work crew. Offering problem solving and time management skills. Looking for a career with opportunities to develop and move up.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipe Layer

Tab Construction
Omaha, NE
01.2024 - Current
  • Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
  • Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
  • Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
  • Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
  • Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
  • Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
  • Analyzed blueprints and technical documents prior to starting construction projects.

Switchman

Railserve
Blair, NE
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Trained new employees in safety protocols for working around railroads.
  • Inspected tracks, ties, switches, crossings, bridges and other railroad structures for defects or damage.
  • Threw switches to ensure they were align with the trains movement.
  • Switched out Ethanol & Feed plants, replacing full Boxcar's and Hoppers with empties.

Carpenter

E&K Construction
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
  • Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
  • Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceiling.
  • Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.

Education

High School Diploma -

Papillion La Vista South High School
Papillion, NE
05-2015

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE

Skills

  • CPR Certified
  • OSHA10 Completion
  • First Aid Training
  • Defensive Driving Certification
  • Multiple certifications by the NSC
  • Utility Locating
  • Trench Safety
  • Pressure testing
  • Erosion Control

Timeline

Pipe Layer

Tab Construction
01.2024 - Current

Switchman

Railserve
01.2022 - 01.2024

Carpenter

E&K Construction
01.2019 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Papillion La Vista South High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Colton Brown