Isaac Summerville Jr
Chicago,IL
Summary
To build a long-term and challenging position with the opportunities for career growth. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Track Inspector
Metra, Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Corp
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - Current
- Served as a Railroad Track Inspector responsible for ensuring track infrastructure complied with FRA regulations, company operating rules, and safety standards.
- Tested new materials used in track construction prior to installation in order to verify their quality.
- Conducted routine and detailed inspections to identify defects including worn rail, surface irregularities, gauge deviations, joint defects, damaged track components, switches, and highway-rail grade crossings.
- Documented inspection findings, defects, and corrective actions through detailed reports and regulatory records.
- Maintained strict compliance with Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) procedures while working on active railroad territory.
- Coordinated with supervisors, dispatchers, and maintenance crews to prioritize repairs and eliminate hazardous conditions affecting train operations.
- Utilized track measurement equipment and visual inspections to evaluate track geometry, structural integrity, and right-of-way conditions.
- Operated a Brandt Hi-Rail vehicle on active railroad infrastructure with a qualified conductor pilot while adhering to operating rules, track authority, signal indications, speed restrictions, and slow orders. Maintained constant situational awareness of train movements and communicated effectively to ensure safe operations.
- Performed inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on railroad structures, equipment, and track components to determine required maintenance and repairs. Completed inspection reports, defect documentation, and safety records in compliance with FRA regulations and company policies.
- Assessed track geometry using specialist survey equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues from other departments in order to resolve complex issues relating to tracks.
- Monitored rail traffic flow in order to identify potential problems before they occur.
Track Welding Equipment Operator
Chemetron, Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Kansas City, MO
12.2014 - 08.2018
- Operate computerize flashbutt welder and responsibly operates company vehicles
- Responsibly operates company vehicles and/or equipment and ensures all daily maintenance and inspections of the units are completed Operate heavy equipment used to perform track maintenance and construction
- Performed proper maintenance on welding machine, double boom crane & truck daily to ensure safe operation
- Communicates with customer and ensures a high level of customer satisfaction
- Conducted research on transportation with work crew to and from each job site
- Insuring in-person customer satisfaction while adhering to there’s and FRA & AERMA standards
- Repair and/or replace track components as needed, such as rail
- Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, inspection reports, change orders and updating project files.
Machine/Forklift Operator
Combined Warehouse
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Operating a forklift to move, relocate, stack and count merchandise
- Cleaning up in work area
- Operated a label printing machine
Labor Ready, Maintenance Auto Services
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Performs maintains duties by the overall cleanliness of assigned areas and performing set-up for production at the Ford Automotive Plant.
Sales Photographer
Photogenic, INC
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Welcoming and directing guests through the line to the photographer
- Taking quality souvenir photographs for venue guests
- Inviting customers to view their photos and complete sales of souvenir photographs
- Engage in a friendly manner with all guests.
Office Service Specialist
IST Management Services
04.2012
- Operate mailing, copy and fax equipment
- Filing and copying documents, data entry and word processing
- Sending and receiving faxes, sorting mail and other administrative tasks as requested by management staff.
Education
Graphic Art
South Suburban College
Holland, South, IL2012
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Dispatcher communication
- Ability to work rotating shifts
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Timetable adherence
- Train operations
- Train assembly
- Track switching
Additional Information
- Additional reference upon request
Timeline
Track Inspector
Metra, Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Corp
08.2018 - Current
Track Welding Equipment Operator
Chemetron, Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
12.2014 - 08.2018
Machine/Forklift Operator
Combined Warehouse
06.2014 - 12.2014
Sales Photographer
Photogenic, INC
03.2013 - 06.2014
Labor Ready, Maintenance Auto Services
01.2013 - 03.2013
Office Service Specialist
IST Management Services
04.2012
Graphic Art
South Suburban College