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Greatery Dotson

Greatery Dotson

Texas City,TX

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Railroad Track Laborer at Grayhawk Midwest, excelling in track maintenance and alignment. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and effectively collaborate with teams. Skilled in hazardous materials handling and committed to achieving project goals while maintaining a reliable work ethic.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Railroad Track Laborer

Grayhawk Midwest
06.2024 - Current
  • Ensured accurate measurements for track installations with precise leveling and alignment tools.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to complete large-scale track projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Completed required training modules regularly to stay up-to-date on industry best practices and enhance job performance.
  • Maintained a clean worksite by removing debris and disposing of hazardous materials according to regulations.
  • Completed thorough documentation of work performed to ensure clear communication between team members and supervisors.
  • Maintained smooth rail operations by promptly addressing any identified issues in the tracks, ties, or ballast.

Correctional Officer

Swanson Correctional Center
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.

General Laborer

City Of Vidalia
04.2000 - 01.2023
  • Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.

CDL Truck Driver

Arron's Sales and Lease
01.2018 - 04.2022
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.

Education

Class A - CDL

CRST Trucking School
Iowa City, IA
01.2000

High School Diploma - Basic

Vidalia High School
Vidalia, LA
06.1997

Skills

  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Track maintenance expertise
  • Track geometry measurements
  • Derailment response
  • Railroad safety protocols
  • Switch point adjustment
  • Crossing surface repair
  • Concrete ties installation
  • Ballast tamping
  • First aid and CPR
  • Track alignment techniques
  • Bridge maintenance
  • Signal systems
  • Equipment operation
  • Construction experience
  • Hand tool usage
  • Reliability

Timeline

Railroad Track Laborer

Grayhawk Midwest
06.2024 - Current

Correctional Officer

Swanson Correctional Center
01.2023 - 06.2024

CDL Truck Driver

Arron's Sales and Lease
01.2018 - 04.2022

General Laborer

City Of Vidalia
04.2000 - 01.2023

Class A - CDL

CRST Trucking School

High School Diploma - Basic

Vidalia High School

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