Jake Armijo
Chelsea,USA
Summary
Seven years as a carman interchange inspector for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF), focusing on federal and state transit safety and compliance. Technical requirements including electronic and visual train inspections, and managing derailments and hazmat conditions. Facilitating continuity and comradery with the mechanical team at BNSF. Elected as Union Representative at 21 years of age.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Norfolk Southern position. Ready to help team achieve! company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Alabama Department Of Corrections
05.2024 - Current
- 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.
Transportation Supervisor
CK Trucking
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Coordinated schedules and routes for drivers to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.
- Addressed issues swiftly, resolving conflicts between drivers, customers, or other stakeholders effectively.
Foreman
Vital Moves LLC
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: Vital Moves is a delivery solutions company catering to major construction companies which delivers major building materials to construction sites
- Supervises team members for cabinet installation on multiple projects
- Communicates with clients to ensure workmanship quality and expectations are met
- Meets with local governmental officials to ensure compliance of pertinent building codes
- Coordinates other contractors and implementation of their respective construction phases
- Part Time
Carman Interchange Railway Inspector
BNSF
01.2014 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: BNSF is the leading class railroad in the US covering mostly the western half of mainland USA, transporting commodities and other consumer goods
- Inspects incoming trains electronically and visually
- Maintains and implements standards and knowledge as a Qualified Mechanical Inspector (QMI), and maintains the certification annually
- Ensuring the annual federal changes to the standard are practiced
- Creates and maintains team environment where standards of the company are met while team members issues are identified and addressed
- Manage derailment and incident teams utilizing heavy machinery to include but not limited to; D7 Caterpillar, Skid Steer, Caterpillar side crane/boom, etc
- Manage HAZMAT conditions
- Performs quality control with subcontractors’ work
- Supervises carman railroad apprentice program
- Inspects quality control documentation and workmanship quality
- Managing a diverse team consisting of various trades and office personnel
- Handles special projects as requested by transportation and mechanical teams
Fire & Water Restoration Technician
ServPro
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: ServPro is a company that responds to residential and commercial fire and water damage
- Response includes assessment, mitigation, and restoration
- Restored residential and commercial buildings effected by fire and water damage through demolition and removal of hazards
- Assessed and monitored mold and water levels for mitigation and health purposes
Education
High School Diploma -
Rock Canyon
Littleton, CO05-2012
Smith Driving Systems Certification - undefined
Qualified Mechanical Inspector - undefined
01.2020
Journeyman Carman - undefined
01.2016
AWSD15.1: Railroad Welding Endorsement- Basic and Structural Wire Certification -
01.2016
Skills
- Emergency Planning
- Quality Control
- Resource Planning
- Problem Solving
- Improving Efficiency
- OSHA, Health & Safety Management
- Heavy Machinery
- Union Representation
- Demolition
- Volunteering/Philanthropy
- Conflict resolution skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
Accomplishments
Elected as local Union Representative at 21 years old.
Graduated the Alabama Law Enforcement Training Academy on September 12, 2024
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
Certification
Qualified Mechanical Inspector
AWSD15.1: Railroad Endorsement Basic and structural wire Certification
Journeyman Carman 2016
Smith Driving Systems
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Alabama Department Of Corrections
05.2024 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
CK Trucking
09.2021 - 05.2024
Foreman
Vital Moves LLC
07.2018 - 09.2021
Carman Interchange Railway Inspector
BNSF
01.2014 - 09.2021
Fire & Water Restoration Technician
ServPro
02.2012 - 01.2014
Smith Driving Systems Certification - undefined
Qualified Mechanical Inspector - undefined
Journeyman Carman - undefined
Qualified Mechanical Inspector
AWSD15.1: Railroad Endorsement Basic and structural wire Certification
Journeyman Carman 2016
Smith Driving Systems
High School Diploma -
Rock Canyon
AWSD15.1: Railroad Welding Endorsement- Basic and Structural Wire Certification -
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