Darold Butler
Calumet Park,Il.
Summary
Hardworking, a good sense of communication with others while maintaining a professional leadership attitude. Dedicated 25 years of work experience ranging from being an Professional athlete, a Locomotive Engineer with 18 plus years of experience, and other job skills. Adept at driving locomotives and performing preventive maintenance. Successful at collaborating with coworkers and performing detailed inspections. I have acquired a Certified Conductors Course and a Class 01 Locomotive Engineers License.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Specialist
DMB Trucking
Chicago, IL
10.2018 - 07.2024
- Negotiated contracts with carriers to secure the most cost-effective rates while maintaining quality service standards.
- Assessed customer needs and provided customized solutions for freight transport requirements.
- Supervised loading and unloading activities at terminals or warehouses to maximize efficiency and accuracy of shipments.
- Directed daily transportation of cargo.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Engineer Road/Yard Worker
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company
Hammond, IN
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Documented all engineering activities according to established procedures.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
Locomotive Engineer Road/Yard Worker
Union Pacific Railroad
Melrose Park, IL
01.2003 - 08.2015
- Checked paperwork related to cargo being transported for accuracy and completeness prior to departure.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading cargo onto trains when necessary.
- Communicated via radio with other engineers regarding traffic issues on shared tracks.
- Managed safe operation of train by monitoring weather conditions, track switches, and signal lights.
- Interpreted train orders, signals and regulations governing locomotive operation and maintenance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Security Officer
Diamond Detective Agency, Inc.
09.2001 - 04.2002
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
Census Taker
Census Bureau
03.2000 - 07.2000
- Organized and maintained records of survey results.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality requirements related to personal data gathered during surveys.
- Maintained professional communication with clients throughout the survey process.
- Provided guidance and assistance to individuals who had difficulty understanding the questions or filling out the forms.
- Traveled regularly within assigned region for various field activities.
- Conducted door-to-door visits to gather information from residents regarding Census data.
Commercial Forklift Loader
Free Flow International
South Holland
07.1999 - 12.1999
- Managed stock levels accurately by tracking inventory movements in and out of the warehouse.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to product type and size.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all material handling equipment used in the warehouse.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all equipment used for loading and unloading operations.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Stacked boxes, crates, containers, and other materials on pallets, shelves, or racks in an orderly manner according to company standards.
Professional Baseball
Anaheim Angels
Anaheim, California
01.1999 - 06.1999
Menards Home Improvement
Menards Home Improvement
Dolton
11.1998 - 01.1999
- Managed and coordinated the installation of new products and materials in homes.
- Assisted in training new personnel on proper procedures for performing various types of home repairs.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their needs and preferences.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
- Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment.
Education
Graduate -
Simeon High School
Chicago, II.06.1996
Physical Education
Kennedy King College
Chicago, 11.Spartanburg Methodist College
South CarolinaPhysical Education
Olive Harvey College
Accounting
South Suburban College
Dolton, II.Science
L.A. Valley College
Los Angeles, CaliforniaMath
University of South Dakota
Network Engineering
Computer System Institute (CSI)
Skills
- Good sense of communication with others
- Professional leadership attitude
- Abilities to work either inside or outside and under any conditions
- Forklifting Driver
- Shipping and receiving
- Certified Conductors Course
- Class 01 Locomotive Engineers License
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Heavy Machinery Operation
Certification
Class 01 Locomotive Engineers License
Timeline
Transportation Specialist
DMB Trucking
10.2018 - 07.2024
Engineer Road/Yard Worker
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company
08.2015 - 07.2018
Locomotive Engineer Road/Yard Worker
Union Pacific Railroad
01.2003 - 08.2015
Security Officer
Diamond Detective Agency, Inc.
09.2001 - 04.2002
Census Taker
Census Bureau
03.2000 - 07.2000
Commercial Forklift Loader
Free Flow International
07.1999 - 12.1999
Professional Baseball
Anaheim Angels
01.1999 - 06.1999
Menards Home Improvement
Menards Home Improvement
11.1998 - 01.1999
Graduate -
Simeon High School
Physical Education
Kennedy King College
Spartanburg Methodist College
Physical Education
Olive Harvey College
Accounting
South Suburban College
Science
L.A. Valley College
Math
University of South Dakota
Network Engineering
Computer System Institute (CSI)
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