Daniel Rubalcaba
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Entry-level railroad professional with energetic nature. Desiring to utilize skills and training to take on new challenge and build long-term career in field.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conductor
BNSF
Tacoma, WA
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Ensured compliance with all applicable railroad rules and regulations.
- Performed daily maintenance checks of locomotive equipment as required by company policies.
- Notified supervisors immediately upon discovery of any mechanical issues or malfunctions.
- Inspected track for obstructions or defects that could impact safe operation of the train.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as derailments or hazardous material spills.
- Operated switches, signals, crossings, and other railway devices along the route.
- Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure proper switching operations when entering and leaving rail yards.
- Conducted safety inspections of train equipment prior to each trip.
- Followed strict safety protocols at all times while operating a train engine.
- Verified paperwork necessary for freight shipments was accurate before departure from stations.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
- Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.
- Arranged removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops.
Shift Lead Supervisor
FedEx
Fife, WA
04.2014 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate inventory records of products used during shifts.
- Provided leadership and direction to shift staff, ensuring company policies and procedures were followed.
- Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies and procedures.
- Assigned tasks to employees based on their abilities, skill levels, and experience.
- Coordinated with other departments regarding materials needed for production runs.
- Monitored quality of product output to ensure it met customer specifications.
- Ensured all daily operations were in compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated efficient line changeovers to meet standards and maximize uptime.
- Monitored daily operations for quality and adherence to work order specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2007
Skills
- Performance preparation
- Maintaining equipment
- Leading performances
- Dispatch Communication
- Goal Setting
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
Certification
- Conductor Certification
- Hostler Certificatioin
Timeline
Conductor
BNSF
03.2024 - 07.2024
Shift Lead Supervisor
FedEx
04.2014 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University