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Johnelle Brown

Covington,GA

Summary

Dedicated Locomotive Engineer with 20 years of railroad experience. Adept at driving diesel locomotives and performing preventive maintenance. Successful at collaborating with coworkers, building relationships and performing under duress and complex situations. Providing safe passage with accurate recording of track warrants and authorities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Locomotive Engineer

Norfolk Southern
Atlanta, GA
07.2007 - Current
  • Operated locomotives according to strict delivery and route schedules.
  • Conducted brake checks and general inspections before work.
  • Prepared reports documenting locomotive issues.
  • Performed train inspections, tests and procedures, completed associated paperwork and identified and documented train equipment defects.
  • Drove trains and operated engines and handled mechanical train operations.
  • Switched rail cars within rail yard for product offload into receiving pits.
  • Exercised continuous commitment to standards and regulatory training activities.
  • Positioned and moved loads, responding to hand or audio signals from crew members.

Train Conductor

Norfolk Southern
Atlanta, GA
10.2002 - 07.2007
  • Announced route destinations and changes via PA systems.
  • Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
  • Accurate recordings of Track Authorities and Track Warrants.
  • Inspected switches on daily basis.
  • Read and interpreted pieces in order to determine correct approaches.
  • Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
  • Observed train movement to ascertain functionality.
  • Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
  • Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
  • Conferred with engineers to plan regular repairs and necessary maintenance stops.
  • Arranged removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops.
  • Operated trains, adhered to route plans and maintained operations and repair schedules.
  • Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jefferson County High School
Louisville, GA
06.1999

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science And Programming

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA

Skills

  • Commitment to heading a safe operation
  • Relationship Building
  • People Skills
  • Problem Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Work Ethic
  • Ability to adapt in dynamic and adverse situations
  • Multitasking
  • Time management

Timeline

Locomotive Engineer

Norfolk Southern
07.2007 - Current

Train Conductor

Norfolk Southern
10.2002 - 07.2007

High School Diploma -

Jefferson County High School

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science And Programming

Fort Valley State University

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