Jackie Pockrus
Beecher,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
Terminal switching services (TSS)
Joliet, IL
03.2014 - Current
- Conducted switch list and organized locomotives for efficient departure.
- Directed crew members by hand signals, lantern, and radio communications.
- Received and followed directions from the yard master.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.
- Upheld tight deadlines for delivery of freight.
Train Engineer
Terminal Switching Services (TSS)
Joliet, IL
03.2014 - Current
- Conducted daily inspections of locomotive to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
- Monitored speedometer readings to ensure adherence to posted speed limits.
- Ensured airbrake functionality and monitored pressure levels consistently during shift.
- Assisted with the coupling and uncoupling of cars from trains as required.
- Maintained communication between inbound crews during switching operations.
- Managed safe operation of train by monitoring weather conditions, track switches, and signal lights.
- Operated locomotive in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
- Observed track conditions for any obstructions or repairs that may be necessary in the yard.
- Reported all delays or mechanical problems encountered during shifts to supervisor immediately.
- Conducted brake checks and general inspections before work.
- Conducted movement of rail cars and overall train and completed or verified air couplings and electrical connections between locomotives.
- Manually controlled throttles and air brakes for diesel-electric engines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crete Monee High School
Crete, IL01-2013
Skills
- Freight Handling
- Professionalism
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Task Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Air brake systems
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Positive Attitude
- Continuous Improvement
- Maintaining equipment
- Ok with working in all types of weather conditions
Affiliations
- Common sense
- Great with hand tools
- Welding/ using a torch (not certified)
- like working on cars (not certified)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Train Conductor
Terminal switching services (TSS)
03.2014 - Current
Train Engineer
Terminal Switching Services (TSS)
03.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Crete Monee High School
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