Conductor
Burlington Northern Santa Fa
02.2022 - 2023
- Operated locomotives safely during freight and passenger transport.
- Coordinated with crew members to ensure timely train schedules and safety protocols.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to detect maintenance requirements and safety concerns.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to manage train movements and delays.
- Led training sessions for new conductors on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Mentored junior conductors in navigating complex rail systems and emergency protocols.
- Implemented efficiency measures that improved on-time performance and reduced operational disruptions.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Contributed to on-time performance by swiftly addressing any operational issues or delays.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on industry best practices and improve personal performance as a conductor.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Guided new hires through on-the-job training, sharing valuable insights and best practices for success in the conductor role.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to provide accurate updates on train status, aiding in efficient scheduling and allocation of resources.
- Streamlined communication with fellow crew members, ensuring efficient coordination of train operations.
- Handled conflict resolution among passengers effectively through diplomacy and sound judgment in tense situations.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Coordinated special events and seasonal performances.