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John Valdez

Roseville,CA

Summary

Seeking position as a Merchandising Sales Associate

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Usher

Thunder Valley Casino Resort
07.2024 - Current
  • Safely and Courteously escort Guests of the Venue to their seats and assist with crowd Control. Offer the highest level of service to up 4500 Guests.

Senior Manager of Train Operations

Union Pacific Railroad
03.2014 - 10.2017

Hire, Train, Audit and Manage approximately 300 Train and Engine crews for Safety and Operating Rules compliance on Mountain District between Davis Ca. and Sparks Nv, including Canyon Districts from Roseville to Portola, Ca. Duties to include Training and Qualifying TE&Y Crews on General Code of Operating Rules, Hazmat Instructions, as well as all Safety Rules. Investigate all Injuries, Derailments, and incidents. Work Closely with other entities such as Amtrak, other Major Freight Carriers, Short Line Railroads and Private Contractors.

Director of Terminal Operations

Union Pacific Railroad
10.2011 - 03.2014
  • Manage Oakland Train Yard and Intermodal Terminal, and Supervise territory between San Luis Obispo, Ca and Davis Ca, Including South San Francisco. Train, Audit and Supervise Train and Engine Crews, work closely with Customers with all type of products to ensure their needs were met and they received the utmost in Customer Satisfaction.

Senior Manager of Terminal Operations

Union Pacific Railroad
01.1996 - 10.2011
  • Manage Roseville Terminal Switching Yard to ensure on time train performance while working safely and efficiently. Ensure all Departments ie. Car, Locomotive and Transportation Departments and working together to maintain the same goals.

Conductor Trainman, Switchman

Southern Pacific Railroad
03.1994 - 01.1996
  • Ensure Safe and efficient movement of Trains between various terminals while adhering to all applicable rules and requirements.

Train Dispatcher/ Asst. Chief Train Dispatcher

Southern Pacific Railroad
05.1988 - 03.1994
  • Dispatch Train Movement between various Territories safely and expeditiously.

Telegrapher/Freight Agent/Clerk

Southern Pacific Railroad
05.1981 - 05.1988

Duties included operating telegraph office in locations such as Norden, Truckee, Lovelock, Colfax, and Woodland California Working with Freight Customers of all types to ensure all Customers receive quality Customer Service. Managing office duties and working with customers and shippers, as well as operating various types of heavy and industrial equipment.

Education

Railroad Technologies -

San Jose Job Corps
San Jose, CA
06.1981

Skills

  • Communication with Customers and Public
  • Knowledge of all Safety and Operating Rules
  • Experience working in all conditions and all hours and days of the week
  • Experience working with other Railroads and Railroad Train Dispatchers
  • Extensive experience supervising other Employees and Managers
  • Years of experience working in Self Supervised environment
  • Years of experience working on and around Trains and On Track equipment
  • Experience Hiring, Training and auditing Employees in Classroom and Field Environment

ACTIVITIES

I have worked for the Railroad Industry for close to 37 years. During those years, I have worked in the Sacramento Locomotive Shops as Crane Operator, ForkLift Operator, Laborer and Tractor Operator. I have worked as a Telegrapher Operator at Norden California. I have worked as a Train Dispatcher for over 10 years, Conductor for more than a year, and TrainMaster, Senior Manager of Terminal Operations, Director of Terminal Operations and Senior Manager of Train Operations at various locations on the Railroad. I am familiar with and worked all Routes in Northern California. I am used to and comfortable working all hours, days of the week and in all Weather Environments.

Timeline

Usher

Thunder Valley Casino Resort
07.2024 - Current

Senior Manager of Train Operations

Union Pacific Railroad
03.2014 - 10.2017

Director of Terminal Operations

Union Pacific Railroad
10.2011 - 03.2014

Senior Manager of Terminal Operations

Union Pacific Railroad
01.1996 - 10.2011

Conductor Trainman, Switchman

Southern Pacific Railroad
03.1994 - 01.1996

Train Dispatcher/ Asst. Chief Train Dispatcher

Southern Pacific Railroad
05.1988 - 03.1994

Telegrapher/Freight Agent/Clerk

Southern Pacific Railroad
05.1981 - 05.1988

Railroad Technologies -

San Jose Job Corps