Experienced Train Conductor bringing 13+ years of experience. Effective at building positive public relations and promoting events. Looking for a new professional challenge. Seasoned transportation professional knowledgeable about railway and yard operations. Background overseeing switching, cargo handling and safety needs. Possessing Engineer and Conductor certification and advanced understanding of Operating and conducting of locomotive.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ENGINEER/CONDUCTOR
ARKANSAS MISSOURI RAILROAD
FORT SMITH , AR
06.2008 - Current
Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
Performed daily inspections on switches.
Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.