Hi, I’m
Dylan Pyle
City Of La Follette
Summary
Seasoned professional with strong background in freight operations, logistics coordination, and safety protocol adherence. Skilled in managing complex schedules, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining equipment integrity. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, with ability to adapt to changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Freight Conductor
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Reduced operational costs with thorough inspections of freight cars, identifying maintenance issues early.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline tasks, leading to reduced labor hours and increased cost savings for the company.
- Perform crew assignments for optimal performance and increased overall productivity.
- Established clear communication channels among crew members during high-stress situations which ensured smooth operations.
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Terminal Manager
09.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Rail Operations Supervisor
02.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
Norfolk Southern RailRoad
Freight Conductor
04.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
Geostabilization International
GeoHazard Technician
08.2020 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed all equipment logs and reports.
- Used required tools to complete jobs, including hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices.
- Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
Stowers Machinery Corporation
Heavy Equipment Fleet Specialist
01.2020 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Work with customers to understand basic operation of machinery.
- Load and unload equipment for shipping and receiving
- Inspect, monitor and clean heavy equipment upon arrival
- Oversee day to day inventory of all machines and equipment on premises
Norfolk Southern Railroad Corporation
Freight Conductor
03.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching
- Announced route destinations and changes via PA systems
- Upheld tight deadlines for delivery of freight
Sysco Knoxville LLC
Sanitation And Maintenance
12.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Responds to emergency cleaning requests hourly
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliances to prevent safety hazards
- Cleaned buildings and property daily while adhering to all sanitation requirements
- Performed general maintenance on machinery and equipment to prevent malfunctions
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventative maintenance schedules
United States Postal Service
Part-Time Mail Carrier
02.2017 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Observed road rules, weather and road conditions and other factors to maintain safe driving record
- Separated mail to be transported to relay boxes along route for subsequent delivery
- Assisted customers in receiving oversized parcels by carrying items inside
- Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes
Averitt Express
Dock Worker
07.2016 - 10.2016
Job overview
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives
- Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate
- Palletized boxes for easy movement and shipment
- Installed bracing, padding and strapping to prevent load shifting and materials damage
Johnson City Toyota
Car Salesman
11.2015 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Provided every customer with professional and polite support for sales and service needs
- Maximized used inventory quality by managing trade-ins effectively and sourcing more desirable vehicles at auctions
- Sold trade-ins and located desirable purchases and vehicle auctions
- Maximized customer satisfaction by resolving concerns with fast and knowledgeable service
Stowers Machinery Corporation
Parts Handler
04.2015 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quantity and quality, returning unacceptable shipments to suppliers for refunds or replacement
- Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records
- Operated forklift to elevate or place merchandise in appropriate areas
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and obstacles, moving cartons and boxes to keep all aisles free of clutter for ease of movement
Estes Express Lines
Dock Worker
02.2014 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Redirect shipments en route in response to customer requests
- Operate Forklift to move freight to correct trailers
- Operate Hostler to relocate trailers
- Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate
Rouse Diesel Repair
Diesel Mechanic
08.2013 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
- Assisted head mechanic to ensure quality of workmanship
- Ordered and picked up parts
Education
Union County High SchoolMaynardville, TN
High School Diploma
2013
Skills
- Safety-conscious
- OSHA 10 Certified
- HAZMAT training Certification
- Current Forklift Certification
- Valid Tennessee driver's license
- Physically fit and agile
- Current Class One RailRoad Certification
- Excellent sense of direction
- Knowledge of state roads and highways
- Deadline-driven
- Fast learner
- Excellent time management
- DOT Medical Card
- Heavy Equipment Experience
- Transportation & Logistics Experience
References
Mark Rouse
Owner: Rouse Diesel Repair
(865) 604-6697
Curtis Newport
Transportation Department, Norfolk Southern
(423) 539-2991
Michael Hickman
United States Postal Service
(865) 771-3158
Contact
Oneida, TN 37841
Work History
Luttrell, TN,Knoxville, TN,Knoxville TN,Johnson city TN,Knoxville TN,Maynardville, Tennessee, United States
Education
Maynardville, TN
Timeline
Terminal Manager
Norfolk Southern Railroad
09.2023 - 03.2024
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
03.2023 - Current
Rail Operations Supervisor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
02.2022 - 09.2023
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern RailRoad
04.2021 - 02.2022
GeoHazard Technician
Geostabilization International
08.2020 - 04.2021
Heavy Equipment Fleet Specialist
Stowers Machinery Corporation
01.2020 - 07.2020
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad Corporation
03.2018 - 01.2020
Sanitation And Maintenance
Sysco Knoxville LLC
12.2017 - 02.2018
Part-Time Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
02.2017 - 06.2017
Dock Worker
Averitt Express
07.2016 - 10.2016
Car Salesman
Johnson City Toyota
11.2015 - 05.2016
Parts Handler
Stowers Machinery Corporation
04.2015 - 09.2015
Dock Worker
Estes Express Lines
02.2014 - 04.2015
Diesel Mechanic
Rouse Diesel Repair
08.2013 - 02.2014
Union County High School
High School Diploma
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