Rickel Donelson
Vaughan,MS
Summary
Early-career railcar technician with hands-on experience in inspection, preventive maintenance, and diagnostic repair. Known for safety awareness, attention to detail, and reliable equipment testing before return to service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Railcar Technician
Transco Rail Services
Yazoo City, Mississippi
08.2024 - Current
- Inspected rail equipment for wear and damage for wear, damage, and service readiness.
- Completed preventive maintenance on rail systems and mechanical parts.
- Repaired defective parts with hand tools and diagnostic equipment to restore functionality.
- Evaluated repaired systems for proper functionality for proper function before release.
- Swapped out defective components to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Executed troubleshooting of equipment to identify and resolve issues per manufacturer specifications.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
Library Assistant
Holmes Community College
Goodman, Mississippi
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted patrons with reference questions, catalog searches, and material location.
- Facilitated the checkout process for patrons by managing library materials. and out through the library circulation system.
- Resolved patron account issues, fines, and membership updates.
- Processed new acquisitions and created labels and barcodes for library collections to enhance accessibility.
- Performed cataloging tasks such as entering data into the library system's online database.
- Initiated procedures to ensure smooth operation of daily library operations such as opening and closing times.
- Created engaging displays, notices, and program materials to promote library services and events.
- Designed and implemented educational programs for children and adults, including story time sessions and guest lectures, to foster community learning.
Forklift Operator
Capstone Logistics LLC.
Canton, MS
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated sit-down forklift in Capstone Logistics warehouse loading and unloading freight.
- Facilitated movement of freight and materials between storage, production areas, and loading docks to support efficient warehouse operations.
- Placed loaded pallets onto trailers for timely shipment to customers. onto trailers for shipment.
- Arranged shipments by destination and organized inventory lanes to enhance warehouse workflow.
- Inspected forklift equipment before shifts and reported safety concerns to supervisors.
- Followed Capstone Logistics safety rules during daily warehouse operations.
- Updated forklift training and certification in compliance with company policies.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Education
Associate of Arts - Welding
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS05-2024
Skills
- Railcar maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Railcar evaluation
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Hand tool repair
- Safety procedures
Certification
- Stick welding, Forklift Operations, Material Handling, Handtool Proficiencies MIG Welding
Timeline
Railcar Technician
Transco Rail Services
08.2024 - Current
Library Assistant
Holmes Community College
01.2024 - 05.2024
Forklift Operator
Capstone Logistics LLC.
06.2023 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Welding
Holmes Community College