Drake Gray
Salina,KS
Summary
Dynamic conductor with a proven track record at Union Pacific Railroad Co, excelling in train operations and safety management. Recognized for enhancing passenger safety through meticulous pre-trip inspections and maintaining strict schedules. Skilled in overseeing deliveries and engaging audiences, consistently ensuring efficient railcar movement and optimal workflow processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad Co
05.2023 - Current
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Supported train maintenance teams by reporting observed equipment malfunctions or damage promptly, minimizing disruptions to service schedules.
- Conducted detailed research on composers and historical performance practices to inform and enrich concert presentations.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Guided new hires through on-the-job training, sharing valuable insights and best practices for success in the conductor role.
- Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Maintained cleanliness of train cars, upholding company reputation for providing comfortable travel environments.
- Evaluated track conditions during travel, reporting any abnormalities that could impact the safety or efficiency of train operations.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Enhanced passenger safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and addressing potential hazards.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
Grain Handler
Cargill
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated specialized machinery for efficient grain processing, contributing to overall facility performance.
- Contributed to company growth by consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets through exceptional service offerings.
- Optimized workflow processes through constant evaluation and adjustment as needed.
- Implemented quality control measures to minimize contamination risks during various stages of the grain handling process.
- Reduced grain loss during transportation by utilizing proper loading and unloading methods.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trego Community High School
WaKeeney, KS05-2023
Skills
- Maintaining equipment
- Audience engagement
- Maintaining facilities
- Maintaining safety
- Safety management
- Overseeing deliveries
- Train operations
- Managing yard switching
- Hazmat procedures
- Timetable adherence
- Switching cars
- Foreman briefing
Timeline
Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad Co
05.2023 - Current
Grain Handler
Cargill
06.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Trego Community High School
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