Gerald Smith
Ontario,CA
Summary
Section Manager with 20 years of experience supervising railroad right of way maintenance. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Manger Rail Maintenance of Way
Orange County Transportation Authority
03.2012 - Current
- Manages, administers, and monitors all contracts for right of way maintenance.
- Conducts physical inspections and/or audits to identify areas needing vegetation and/or debris removal as well as develops plans and/or alternatives for performance of these services.
- Oversee projects, equipment and manpower needs to perform maintenance
- Develop and manage budgets, resources, and schedules.
- Reviews contractual terms, payment provisions, and account coding for new contracts and cooperative agreements.
- Maintain working relationships with communities, cites and other owners adjacent to right of way
- Oversees and ensures full compliance with Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA’s), California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC’s), and Southern California Regional Rail Authority’s (SCRRA’s) safety rules and regulations. Instills the importance of safety on the job, zero tolerance for safety violations, and requires full compliance with Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) and third-party safety training from all contracted personnel working on the Agency’s right of way.
- Monitors the contractor’s implementation of SCRRArequired efficiency testing to ensure it is performed in accordance with these rules and ensures the timely and accurate submission of monthly documentation to SCRRA is performed.
- Ensures contracts are in compliance with funding source requirements, verifies contractor compliance with state and federal clauses, as required.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
Supervisor/Foreman
Joshua Grading and Excavating
04.2004 - 03.2012
- Coordinated and provided oversight of the day to activities for right of way maintenance contract.
- Provided daily job briefings to work crews and contractors.
- Ensured compliance of safety requirements and railroad regulations.
- Provided railroad protection for crews working on or near the railroad
- Prepared daily timesheets and weekly work reports.
- Transported equipment.
- Equipment operator
Equipment Operator and Laborer
Phoenix Construction Services
11.1999 - 04.2004
- Worked in railroad bridge and building department
- Replaced bridges, culverts, headwalls
- Maintained railroad right of ways
- Operated equipment
- Transported equipment
Sergeant, USMC
United States Marine Corps, USMC
11.1995 - 10.1999
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
No Degree - Bussiness
Trident University International
Cypress, CA01-2006
High School Diploma -
Shelby Valley High School
Pikeville, KY06-1995
Skills
- Budget Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer Relations
- Team Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Safety Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Self Motivation
- Schedule Management
- Project Management
Timeline
Section Manger Rail Maintenance of Way
Orange County Transportation Authority
03.2012 - Current
Supervisor/Foreman
Joshua Grading and Excavating
04.2004 - 03.2012
Equipment Operator and Laborer
Phoenix Construction Services
11.1999 - 04.2004
Sergeant, USMC
United States Marine Corps, USMC
11.1995 - 10.1999
No Degree - Bussiness
Trident University International
High School Diploma -
Shelby Valley High School
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