Railroad Conductor
Herzog Transportation
- Maintained accurate documentation of cargo manifests, trip logs, and timekeeping records for regulatory compliance.
- Facilitated efficient yard switching operations by directing locomotive movements using hand signals or radio communication effectively.
- Provided clear instructions to train crew members on safety procedures, operational tasks, and company policies.
- Managed incidents professionally by collaborating with local authorities during emergencies or disruptions in service.
- Delivered superior customer service by addressing passenger inquiries promptly and courteously.
- Improved on-time performance through effective communication with dispatchers, engineers, and other crew members.
- Coordinated with other conductors to streamline train operations across multiple routes in the network.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders such as shippers, receivers, regulators, community leaders ensuring smooth rail operations.
- Optimized route planning to minimize travel time while adhering to established schedules.
- Enhanced train safety by conducting thorough pre-departure inspections and addressing potential issues.
- Recorded logs of train car destinations and contents.
- Collaborated closely with track maintenance crews to facilitate necessary repairs that ensured safe passage for trains.
- Implemented emergency protocols during critical situations, minimizing risk to crew members and passengers.
- Conducted regular equipment testing and maintenance checks to ensure optimal train functionality and prevent delays.
- Participated in ongoing training programs enhancing job skills and staying up to date on industry regulations.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking, ensuring a smooth and efficient travel experience.
- Demonstrated leadership during crew changes by providing clear instructions to incoming conductors and ensuring seamless handoffs.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding hazardous materials transportation by maintaining proper documentation and adhering to strict handling procedures.
- Evaluated crew performance regularly to identify areas for improvement and provide constructive feedback for development purposes.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Used strong communication skills to direct multiple musicians in rehearsals and performances.
- Made public announcements on routes and delays.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.
- Checked tickets and passenger information to verify payment, destinations and special considerations.
