Hector Meza Jr
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Seasoned Freight Car Road Mechanic with a robust history at Union Pacific, showcasing expertise in heavy equipment operation and a commitment to safety. Excelled in emergency response and continuous improvement programs, demonstrating diagnostic prowess and effective team collaboration. Achieved significant enhancements in fleet management and repair quality, leveraging skills in load control and rigging techniques. Skilled professional with background repairing equipment. Knowledgeable about upkeep, parts replacement and proper calibration. Safe with power tools and different types of machines. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Car Road Mechanic
Union Pacific
Bloomington, California
05.2004 - Current
- Repaired damaged freight car components with welding equipment, where required.
- Managed positioning of large parts using an articulated crane mounted on a heavy equipment vehicle.
- Operate hydraulic lifts to elevate railcars during rolling stock adjustments.
- Executed freight car re-railing by precisely handling mobile crane operations.
- Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports. Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
- Positioned blocks and outrigger pads securely prior to operating a mobile crane.
- Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
- Promoted worksite safety by identifying hazards and reporting or correcting immediately.
- Adjusted cables and pulleys to prevent damage to cranes.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Responded promptly to roadside breakdowns in emergency situations.
- Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.
- Utilized welding and cutting equipment in heavy repairs.
- Assisted with rigging operations as required.
- Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
Education
Class B Drivers License
California DMV
07-2010
NCCCO Crane Certification
NCCCO
04-2010
High School Diploma -
Garfield H.S.
Los Angeles, CA06-1984
Skills
- Diagnostic expertise
- Heavy equipment operation
- Component assembly
- Operating specification compliance
- Fleet management
- Drive train components
- Electrical systems
- Troubleshooting fundamentals
- Preventative maintenance
- Load control
- Crane assembly
- Load chart interpretation
- Rigging techniques
- Fall protection
- Lift planning
- Hand signals
- Ground conditions assessment
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- manlift/scissorlift certified
- class B drivers license
- forklift certified
- crane operator certified
- knuckle boom truck cerfified
Timeline
Freight Car Road Mechanic
Union Pacific
05.2004 - Current
Class B Drivers License
California DMV
NCCCO Crane Certification
NCCCO
High School Diploma -
Garfield H.S.
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