Ensure compliance with all railroad and safety rules, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, railroad signals, and train orders.
Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures. Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
Assist with the coupling and uncoupling of cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses.
Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars; deliver excellent customer service by identifying customer needs and meeting or exceeding expectations.
Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.
Operate locomotive equipment using a remote control device.
Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
Review instructions from yardmasters, dispatchers, and other transportation employees, and discuss with a locomotive engineer.
Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities, as assigned by manager.
Maintenance Technician (Contract)
Perdue
02.2023 - 04.2023
Conducted thorough inspections of equipment, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain operational integrity.
Safely performed essential repair work, including replacing heavy parts and conducting mechanical adjustments, ensuring equipment remained in optimal working condition.
Communicated efficiently with team members via radio and in-person updates, enabling seamless coordination and response to operational changes.
Ensured readiness and functionality of equipment by adhering to precise procedures and consistently verifying components, preparing equipment for safe and effective operation.
Demonstrated high attention to surroundings, swiftly addressing potential hazards to enhance operational safety, contributing to a vigilant and responsive work environment.
Provided support in handling equipment and machinery, reflecting an understanding of heavy-duty couplings and brake mechanisms, comparable to air brake hose replacements in rail cars.
Package Handler
DHL Supply Chain
05.2018 - 02.2023
Maintained and ensured compliance with all DHL safety and operational protocols, demonstrating a strong commitment to safe handling and transport of packages in line with industry regulations.
Performed detailed inspections of packages and shipping equipment prior to transit.
Communicated effectively with team members via radio and written instructions to coordinate package flow.
Assisted in loading and unloading procedures, handling coupling tasks, and adjusting equipment to ensure secure and efficient placement.
Delivered responsive service by identifying customer needs and supporting optimal routing, contributing to an environment of exceptional customer support by meeting and exceeding expectations.
Civic Engagement Program and Project Coordinator at Gwinnett County GovernmentCivic Engagement Program and Project Coordinator at Gwinnett County Government