JOEL SHAD GLOVER
Hondo,NM
Summary
Manager with over 25 years in railroad and construction management. Demonstrated success in leading teams to complete projects on time while enforcing safety protocols and enhancing production. Strong background in project coordination, equipment operation, and crew management, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Jack Johnson Excavating
Alto, New Mexico
08.2025 - Current
- Operated bulldozers, excavators, and backhoes for various construction projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to plan and execute excavation tasks effectively.
- Inspected job sites for hazards and communicated issues to the team promptly.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Supervisor
OL S&S Services LLC
Lubbock, TX
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed daily operations of construction teams, overseeing up to 15 workers, including heavy equipment operators, to deliver projects on time.
- Supervised and coordinated crews for property maintenance and construction services, ensuring project completion and quality standards.
- Executed lot clearing operations to prepare sites for construction., storm debris removal, and hazardous tree takedowns, ensuring safety compliance and minimal disruption.
- Coordinated lot clearing, storm debris removal, and hazardous tree takedowns for safety compliance.
- Planned site preparation, material procurement, and equipment usage for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Directed interior and exterior painting projects, ensuring quality preparation and finishes.
- Managed construction of decks and retaining walls to adhere to structural codes.
- Enforced safety practices, ensuring compliance with OSHA, FEMA, and local regulations.
Maintenance of Way Track Foreman
BNSF Railway
Roswell, NM
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Plan, supervise, and execute all maintenance and repair issues associated with track infrastructure.
- Coordinated schedules with railroad management, dispatchers, train crews, and state and local authorities to successfully complete large track maintenance projects.
- Led supervision and coordination of track maintenance machines, work trains, and maintenance personnel to streamline project execution.
- Supervised operations of large boom trucks, ensuring safe and efficient handling of equipment over 57,000 GVW.
- Traveled extensively across the BNSF Railway network to oversee maintenance projects. all over the BNSF Railway network.
Sand Fleet Coordinator
R. Marley LLC.
Roswell, NM
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised daily operations of oilfield pneumatic tanker fleet, expanding from initial setup to a total of 52 trucks.
- Coordinate with hydraulic fracturing companies to ensure the delivery of frac sand from storage silos to oilfield production pad.
- Schedule with oilfield companies onsite production teams as well as planning and management teams before and after project to ensure safety and compliance with all regulatory rules and laws.
- Ensured compliance of all trucks and drivers with state DOT regulations through daily, weekly, and monthly updates.
- Ensure all driver logs were compliant at all times while learning to navigate Elog systems that were instituted at this time to further driver compliance.
- Managed payroll functions by maintaining accurate timekeeping information and processing payroll weekly.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repairs to tractor trailer units, ensuring on-time delivery and safety.
Owner/Manager
Agri - Equipment & Service
Lubbock, TX
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Launched and managed satellite office for Kioti tractor dealership, overseeing operations in Lubbock, TX.
- Perform service work for clientele such as weed control, driveway maintenance, Driveway material distribution, farm cleanup, and custom hauling.
- Operate tractor trailer OTR hauling equipment. Commercial Drivers License Class A with tanker endorsement.
- Maintained timekeeping records and processed payroll for accurate employee compensation.
- Collect and deposit money into accounts, disburse funds from cash accounts to pay bills or invoices, keep records of collections and disbursements, and ensure accounts are balanced.
- Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
- Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
- Ordered and distributed office supplies to support daily operations and minimize downtime.
Engineering Safety Assistant
BNSF Railway
Lubbock, TX
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Coordinated monthly safety meetings and training seminars for approximately two hundred maintenance employees to enhance safety knowledge.
- Acted as liaison for scheduled track maintenance employees of BNSF Railway and ATSF Federated Union, promoting a culture of safe work practices.
- Maintained current education and certifications as American Red Cross instructor, OSHA instructor, Federal Railroad Administration track safety instructor, and Fall Protection instructor to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Arrange conference, meeting, or travel reservations for New Hire employee orientations.
- Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.
- Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
- Ordered and distributed office supplies to ensure availability for staff needs.
Maintenance of Way Track Foreman
BNSF Railway
Lubbock, TX
12.2008 - 05.2013
- Planned, supervised, and executed maintenance and repair of track infrastructure to ensure safety and reliability.
- Schedule with railroad management, dispatchers, train crews, and State and local authorities to complete large track maintenance projects.
- Supervised operation of large boom trucks exceeding 57,000 GVW to facilitate efficient maintenance activities.
- Coordinated operation and movement of track maintenance machines, work trains, and maintenance personnel to optimize project completion.
- Traveled frequently to various locations across the BNSF Railway network. all over the BNSF Railway network.
Maintenance of Way Machine Operator
BNSF Railway
Lubbock, TX
10.2005 - 12.2008
- Operate Jackson 6700 and 6700J production tamper.
- Operate Plasser American C.A.T. 09-32 production tamper.
- Operate Plasser American Unimat 08-32 production tamper.
- Operate Kershaw 46 ballast regulator.
- Operate Plasser American PTS62 ballast stabilizer.
- Operate Plasser American PTS90 ballast stabilizer.
- Operated smaller tie production machines within mechanized tie renewal gangs to facilitate efficient tie replacement.
- Operated Caterpillar backhoe 420 series for precise installation of railroad ties, ensuring alignment and stability.
Maintenance of Way Trackman/Truckdriver
BNSF Railway
Lubbock, TX
07.2005 - 10.2005
- Operated boom truck over 57,000 GVW for rail maintenance projects.
- Use cutting torch and rail saw to cut rail.
- Used hydraulic tools for efficient rail change out.
- Performed rail, tie, and ballast maintenance using various hand tools.
- Inspected BNSF Railway boom truck and performed minor maintenance to ensure compliance with D.O.T regulations.
- Maintain physical and legal qualifications to possess Commercial Drivers License, Class A endorsement.
Education
2 + yrs - Ag- Business
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-1996
High School Diploma -
Frenship High School
Wolfforth, TXSkills
- Customer service and support
- Time management
- Administrative coordination
- Judgment and decision-making
- Complex problem-solving
- Training and education
- Public safety and security
- Instructing and mentoring
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- CDL license holder
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Jack Johnson Excavating
08.2025 - Current
Supervisor
OL S&S Services LLC
11.2023 - 08.2025
Maintenance of Way Track Foreman
BNSF Railway
08.2018 - 06.2023
Sand Fleet Coordinator
R. Marley LLC.
07.2017 - 08.2018
Owner/Manager
Agri - Equipment & Service
05.2016 - 07.2017
Engineering Safety Assistant
BNSF Railway
05.2013 - 04.2016
Maintenance of Way Track Foreman
BNSF Railway
12.2008 - 05.2013
Maintenance of Way Machine Operator
BNSF Railway
10.2005 - 12.2008
Maintenance of Way Trackman/Truckdriver
BNSF Railway
07.2005 - 10.2005
2 + yrs - Ag- Business
Texas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Frenship High School