Jeffrey Peterson
Class A CDL Truck Driver/Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
Ingleside,IL
Summary
Hardworking former Locomotive Engineer/Conductor with over 11 years of freight and passenger railroad experience with Union Pacific Railroad and Seminole Gulf railway expert at making quick and effective repairs after detail-oriented inspections and dedicated to closely monitoring routes for efficient and safe procedures. Earned conductor and locomotive engineer license in compliance with FRA.
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 4+ years in logistics.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Truck Driver
Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
Seminole Gulf Railway LP
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Performed daily inspections on switches
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs
- Climbed on and off locomotives and rail cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs
Supervisor
Surf And Turf Pressure Cleaning And Lawn Care
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional.
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
08.2007 - 10.2014
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Conducted all pieces with skill and efficiency.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Conferred with conductors and commuter control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains when working passenger service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Estero High School
Estero, FLSkills
Conducted movement of railroad cars
Ability to couple and uncouple railroad cars
Observe, intercept and relay arm and radio signals
Inspect train and equipment conditions on regular basis
GCOR, NORAC Hazmat rule compliance
Operation of freight and passenger trains with good train handling
Knowledge of proper maintenance of locomotive
Safe driving
Transportation safety
Commercial driving
Materials transport
Document management
Delivery scheduling
Strong work ethic
Accomplishments
Successfully been certified as conductor and locomotive engineer through Union Pacific Railroad and Seminole Gulf Railway and current Class A CDL holder
Certification
Conductor
Timeline
Class A CDL Truck Driver
01-2022
Truck Driver
Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
Seminole Gulf Railway LP
09.2016 - 07.2021
Supervisor
Surf And Turf Pressure Cleaning And Lawn Care
10.2014 - 09.2016
Locomotive Engineer
02-2010
Conductor
10-2007
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
08.2007 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Estero High School