Joseph Bello
Locomotive Engineer/Railroad Conductor
Findlay,OH
Summary
Self-motivated Locomotive Engineer offering 17-year background interpreting train orders, monitoring gauges and meters and diagnosing minor breakdowns. Analytical and determined professional with proven communication and troubleshooting skills. Expertise in locomotive inspection and train assembly and disassembly. Certified in Locomotive Engineer/Conductor.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Locomotive Engineer/Railroad Conductor
Norfolk Southern
Toledo, Ohio
04.2005 - 02.2022
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
- Observed tracks to detect obstructions such as Banners.
- Climbed on and off Locomotives and Freight Cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
Production Assembler
Whirlpool
Findlay, Ohio
02.1991 - 04.2005
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Operated production machinery safely to reduce workplace accidents.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Performed minor maintenance on equipment to keep tools operational and detailed repair work in reports.
- Operated material moving equipment to move heavy loads and maintain production levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler High School
Butler, PASkills
- Brake Examination Tests
- Reading Comprehension
- Locomotive Engineering
- Safety Regulations
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Switching Cars
- Locomotive Inspection
- Safety Procedures
- Two-Way Communication Device Use
- Automatic Rail Switches
- Operational Safety
- Track Placement Planning
- Navigation Equipment
Certification
- Licensed Engineer - April, 2018 - present , Norfolk Southern
- Certified Conductor - April 2005 - present , Norfolk Southern
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer/Railroad Conductor
Norfolk Southern
04.2005 - 02.2022
Production Assembler
Whirlpool
02.1991 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Butler High School