David Harstad
Allyn
Summary
Dynamic Train Conductor with extensive experience at BNSF Railway, adept at maintaining safety and ensuring compliance with FRA regulations. Proven ability to operate trains in diverse weather conditions while effectively managing schedules. Skilled in switching cars and making announcements, demonstrating strong leadership and communication abilities in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
Bnsf Railway
2015 - Current
Railroad operating practices.
Train Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway
2015 - 2016
Railroad operating practices operate trains. In compliance with fra rules and regulations.
Knowledge of hazardous materials operation.
Experience in working. In all types of weather environments. Knowledge of how to adapt to all types of work schedules all call swing shifts and nights and holidays.
Training Coordinator
LM Wind Power
2013 - 2015
Operate forklifts.
Operation of overhead cranes.
Factory assembly machine operation.
Coordinate new hire training.
Machine Operator
Philadelphia Macaroni
2012 - 2013
Operate forklifts.
Perform measurements of products.
Adjust machines and equipment to proper specifications.
Change out die setups and machines.
Machine Operator
Transition Machine
01.2009 - 01.2012
Operate CNC machine centers program machines Debir parts packaging of finished parts operate forklifts and equipment as needed.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Greenway Senior High
Coleraine, MN06.2012
Skills
- Maintaining safety
- Switching cars
- Making announcements
- Train operation
Timeline
Machine Operator
Transition Machine
01.2009 - 01.2012
Train Conductor
Bnsf Railway
2015 - Current
Train Conductor
Canadian Pacific Railway
2015 - 2016
Training Coordinator
LM Wind Power
2013 - 2015
Machine Operator
Philadelphia Macaroni
2012 - 2013
High School Diploma - General Studies
Greenway Senior High