Brakeman/Foreman
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Denver, CO
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Inspected tracks, ties, switches, crossings, bridges and other railroad structures for defects or damage.
- Monitored train speed to ensure adherence to schedules and safety regulations.
- Maintained a logbook detailing daily activities including hours worked, miles traveled, delays encountered.
- Performed yard switching operations as needed to ensure efficient movement of cars within yards.
- Communicated with dispatchers on changes to train routes or arrival and departure times.
- Inspected locomotives prior to departure ensuring they are in good working condition per FRA standards.
- Worked closely with engineers in order to provide smooth transitions between stops.
- Conducted inspections of railcars for defects and reported any issues to management.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as explosives or chemicals.