David Westbrook
Milton,FL
Summary
Accomplished Railroad Conductor at Union Pacific, showcasing expertise in GCOR rules and FRA regulations, coupled with exceptional leadership and communication abilities. Excelled in emergency response, railcar management, and safety inspections, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. Proficient in PTC Systems and adept at fostering team cohesion, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and reliability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railroad Conductor
Union Pacific
06.2011 - Current
- Extremely knowledgeable in all railroad rules and FRA regulations. GCOR and hazmat
- Extensive experience in the 2020 Emergency Response guidebook
- Have always kept my railroad employee qualifications, certification and licensing current and up to date .
- Overseen yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
- Performed accident reporting for grade crossing incidents as well as homeless encampments.
- Strong communication skills with train dispatchers and management team.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Directed crew members via hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Produced daily work order reporting, switch Claires and train orders.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between railcars and locomotives.
- Worked during holidays, and seasonal events.
- Extremely knowledgeable with hours of service laws.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.
- Inspected switches on daily basis.
- Extremely fluent in radio communication with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and bulletins.
- Expertise in mounting, arming and testing rear end markers as well as proper storing of these devices.
- Read and interpret work orders and mobile work order devices in order to determine correct approaches.
- Extremely experienced in conducting safety inspections and performing air brake test on rail equipment.
- Strong analytical and decision making skills
Merchandiser
Cyclone Enterprises
03.2007 - 06.2011
- Managed inventory and ensure that the shelves of a retail store are stocked with product and build displays.
- Computer input/ data entry
- Great communication skills with customers/ sales
Education
High School Diploma -
05.1985
Skills
- Proficient in PTC Systems
- Knowledge in Rear End Markers
- Locomotive Inspection
- Railcar Inspection
- Hand Signaling
- Organizational Skills
- PPE Use
- Planning & Organizing
- Relationship Building
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Data Management
- Team Building
- Leadership Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible Schedule
- Good Work Ethic
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Knowledgeable in all GCOR rules
Certification
- FRA Class 8 and Class 6 - since 2011
Timeline
Railroad Conductor - Union Pacific
06.2011 - Current
Merchandiser - Cyclone Enterprises
03.2007 - 06.2011
Brewer High School - High School Diploma ,
- FRA Class 8 and Class 6 - since 2011
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