Jake Powell
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Accomplished Conductor at Union Pacific, adept in dispatch communication and safety management, enhanced operational efficiency by implementing best practices. Skilled in fostering teamwork, demonstrated through mentoring roles at American Auto Works, significantly improving unloading processes and safety compliance. Seasoned transportation professional knowledgeable about railway and yard operations. Background overseeing switching, cargo handling and safety needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conductor
Union Pacific
01.2024 - Current
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on industry best practices and improve personal performance as a conductor.
- Enhanced safety measures by strictly adhering to railroad regulations and conducting thorough pre-departure inspections.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
Assistant Manager
American Auto Works
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
Unloader
American Auto Works
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with team members to complete unloading tasks in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
- Apply and remove various tie down devices on vehicles.
- Improved unloading efficiency by implementing a streamlined organizational system for incoming shipments.
- Maintained equipment and tools to avoid delays and interruptions in unloading processes.
- Assisted in training new unloaders on proper techniques and procedures, fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sem Yeto
Fairfield, CA06.2016
Skills
- Dispatch Communication
- Track switching
- Schedule Management
- Maintaining safety
- Switching cars
- Train Operation
- Safety Management
Certification
Class 8 Freight Conductor certified
Class 6 Remote Controlled Operation certified
Timeline
Conductor
Union Pacific
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
American Auto Works
05.2022 - 12.2023
Unloader
American Auto Works
03.2018 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Sem Yeto