JOEL W. CRAWFORD

• Inspected equipment, locomotives, and rail cars to ensure they are safe to use or move in a train.
• Coupled equipment, alignined drawbars, operated remote control locomotives, applied, and released hand brakes, rode rail cars, replaced couplers/knuckles and effectively communicated information to crews, yard controllers, and dispatchers via radio and/or hand signals.
• Maintained accurate written and electronic documentation.

complied with all railroad rules and regulations pertaining to safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

• Installed routers, switches, and firewalls; supported Wi-Fi/WLAN environments.
• Supported VPN access troubleshooting and user connectivity issues.
• Monitored network dashboards and responded to equipment offline alerts.
• Installed and supported Avtec voice dispatch systems, (PTC) and Base Station devices.
• Tests using Fluke & TREND Diagnostic instruments
• Received and recorded inventory delivery; Coordinate vendor meets and service calls. (RMA) Procedure.
• Maintained compliance with FRA, NEC, and NESC standards.

• Maintain and troubleshoot wayside railroad signal systems, grade crossings, track switches, and traction power infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transit operations daily service.
• Support traction power generation and distribution systems, pumps, ventilation, and lighting while performing preventative maintenance activities in accordance with established transit authority standards and procedures.
• Operate overhead bucket trucks and specialized maintenance vehicles safely, following lockout procedures, job briefings, and safety protocols across active rail environments during all assigned tasks.
• Assist senior technicians with inspections, repairs, documentation, and system testing while developing electro-mechanical expertise and strong adherence to railroad safety culture standards and policies.