Jacob Rohr
Railroad Conductor
Dexter,MI
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
BNSF Railroad
Needles, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Operated locomotives and ensured timely departures and arrivals.
- Communicated with dispatchers to coordinate train schedules and track changes.
- Collaborated with crew members to manage emergency situations effectively.
- Trained new conductors on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Collaborated with fellow conductors to maintain high standards of professionalism while performing duties on board trains.
- Facilitated clear communication between onboard staff and control center personnel to address any issues or delays promptly.
- Conducted comprehensive safety briefings for crew members before each trip, promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Maintained detailed records of train movements, incidents, and maintenance activities as required by company policy and federal regulations.
- Monitored train performance and reported issues to maintenance teams.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and collaboration among crew members.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
- Improved on-time performance with effective communication between train crew members and dispatchers.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of railroad regulations, ensuring compliance throughout all aspects of train operations.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Used strong communication skills to direct multiple musicians in rehearsals and performances.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Pioneer High School
Ann Arbor, MISkills
Repairs and maintenance
- Timetable adherence
- Foreman briefing
- Train operation
- Making announcements
- Switching cars
- Maintaining safety
- Safety management
- Managing yard switching
- Train operations
- Maintaining equipment
Crane signaling
Oilfield terminology
Slip and elevator operation
Housekeeping duties
Emergency procedures
Well control techniques
Teamwork and flexibility
Team contribution
Equipment operations
Interpersonal communication
Basic mechanical skills
Equipment setup
Rig operation expertise
Drilling equipment handling
Rigging up
Safety protocol adherence
Drill bit change-outs
Rig housekeeping
Mud pit assistance
Preventative maintenance
Tong operation
Rig painting
Teamwork and collaboration
Teamwork
Time management
Attention to detail
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Workplace safety
Adaptability and flexibility
Decision-making
Heavy lifting
Hand-eye coordination
Timeline
Train Conductor
BNSF Railroad
10.2021 - Current
High School Diploma - General
Pioneer High School