Kyle Bruinsma

• Plan, coordinate, and execute the mobilizations of on track machines, Loaders, Excavators, Backhoes, Motorgraders, Medium to Heavy duty trucks and other track material as needed by semi truck and lowboy trailer, flatbed trailer and box trailers around California and other various states as needed
• Operate with weights ranging from 80,000-140,000 lbs gross vehicle weight, over length vehicle ranging from 70-100 feet long
• Requesting oversize and overweight permits from state and local authorities, also operating under an annual oversize/overweight permits
• Navigating truck/trailer and equipment on specified routes, dirt and/or mountainous roads and tight/narrow roads.

• Enhanced track safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
• Reduced maintenance downtime by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation for track repair projects.
• Streamlined communication among team members, ensuring timely collaboration on essential tasks.
• Optimized performance of track systems by supervising routine maintenance and preventive measures.
• Responded swiftly to emergency situations, coordinating efforts to minimize disruption and restore normal service as quickly as possible.
• Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.

Direct and manage daily activities for section and welding crews involved in the construction, maintenance, inspection and repair of tracks. Direct and manage daily activities of crew related duties involved in the construction, maintenance, inspection and repair of tracks.

• Enforce compliance but also abide by safety procedures and rules.
• Maintain records of daily tasks, crew time, and production rates.
• Overseeing job site but fill in where needed such as a machine operator or laborer to keep production moving.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor or if the situation presents the need.

• Back-hoe loaders: Operate machine safely, dig trenches, replace railroad ties,assist inrail change outs, carry and load rock into dump trucks and on railroad track, maintain dirt roads and access points along tracks. Routine maintenance on machine such as fluids and filters, hydraulic hoses and housekeeping in machine.
• Front-end Loaders: Operate machine safely on highway, right of way and track, cut and or maintain dirt roads, lift and put in sections of railroad track, move material. Routine maintenance on machines such as fluids and filters, hydraulic hoses and housekeeping in machine.
• Motor Graders: Operate machine safely, cut and or maintain dirt roads, cut and maintain culverts and water bars, maintain road crossings. Routine maintenance on machine such as fluids and filters, hydraulic hoses and housekeeping in machine.
• Commercial Trucks requiring Class A
• Dump truck: Haul heavy equipment, material such as rock, railroad spikes/ties and othermaterial.
• Grapple truck: Operate the boom with grapple hook and magnet, load material such asrailroad ties/ tie plates/spikes/rail, and other small machinery.
• Section work truck: Class A truck that operates on and off track, carry material andtools to make repairs to track.

• Plan, coordinate and supervise various types of production and maintenance activities in the efficient, safe and economical performance of their duties
• Ensure track structure is maintained to meet BNSF and FRA standards
• Work with NOC dispatchers and other operating personnel to ensure proper coordination of track windows in order to make production goals
• Plan daily work to complete projects per work schedule
• Coordinate track maintenance work with municipalities contractors and other departments to maximize work efforts and train operations
• Perform pre-job surveys and ensure quality control by walking, hi-rail and track inspections
• Follow up on safety issues, maintain contact with field personnel and help enhance overall quality and safety guidelines
• Ensure compliance and application of company policies, i.e., BNSF's Equal Employment Policy, applicable safety rules, union agreements, FRA standards and government regulations
• Coverage of Roadmaster territories during vacations or emergencies
• Respond to Railroad emergencies i.e
• Derailments etc.

Red carded as a Firefighter 1, my duties and responsibilities were to respond with Big Bear Hot Shots to both emergency and non-emergency situations as a Senior Firefighter. As a Senior Firefighter I would receive direction from either my Captain or squad leader for the task at hand, then I would lead my module as a crew boss trainee. I also responded with the helicopter as a qualified Helitack crew member/ Senior Firefighter/ Apprentice and with the BDF Mountaintop Engines to both emergency and nonemergency situations.

I adapted to an ever-changing work environment. I inspected hose and accessories for type, size and condition. I inspected the condition of assigned tools, equipment and gear and I maintained or replaced as appropriate. I used safe and effective procedures when utilizing all assigned tools and equipment. I have trained and can properly use the fire shelter. I have a good working knowledge of the Incident Command System and I understand and follow the chain of command. I have knowledge of fire behavior, suppression strategies and tactics. I responded to other emergency incidents such as Medical Aide, Traffic Accidents, Structure Fire, Search and Rescues, Flooding etc.

• My non suppression duties included but were not limited to: Station and Vehicle Maintenance, various fuels projects, Campground maintenance, Prevention Programs.

Fuels projects which include hazardous fuels reduction and restoration of fire adapted ecosystems along the woodland-urban interface. Duties included but not limited to, thinning of timber, woodlands, or shrubs with chainsaws, hand and other power tools. Utilizing prescribed fire to reduce fuels, pilling and chipping of slash, chemical application to undesirable fuels; monitoring pre and post fire effects; and fire suppression on occasion. Participated in burn unit prep, fire operations, maintenance of equipment and supplies, mop up and monitoring of prescribed fire, and fire suppression activities.

• Personnel transport: These duties include manifesting personnel, providing detailed aircraft briefing, ensuring crew tools are prepared correctly and abide by the IHOG guidelines to fly inside aircraft. Also assists in loading and unloading personnel and gear.
• Cargo transport: I serve as a cargo master when needed. I oversee or assist in the process of building cargo nets or setting up equipment to be long-lined to the fire line. I ensure weights of the cargo loads are accurate and are within the helicopters allowable.

• Flight Crew: I respond on the helicopter to reported wild land fires, smoke checks, vehicle fires, and other miscellaneous tasks. If working on the fire line, I was either am assigned to a chain saw as a sawyer/ swamper or assigned to a hand tool during suppression activity. Other operations could include assisting in water point (filling helicopter water tank off of hydrant).
• Drive Crew: I drove the helicopter/crew support vehicles to a designated helibase and or airport. Once the trucks arrive, if needed, I start setting up a helibase according to IHOG guidelines and set up base radios for communication with aircraft.
• Air Base Radio Operator (ABRO): One who runs radios and keeps track of flight hours, missions, and flight following during fire suppression activities on
the helibase.
• Air Logistics. This roll intercepts incoming logistical orders from the fire line that will then be transferred to the helibase for cargo missions. The duties of this position are to ensure that all logistical cargo needs are met within fire camp before they are transferred from supply or food unit to helibase.
• Dip Site Manager: Ensuring that a water dip site that helicopters use is clear of
people and obstructions. Monitor and record water usage.
Wildland Fire Suppression Duties:

• Suppression duties include but are not limited to: Using hoses/appliances of various types/lengths/diameters, hand tools such as Pulaski, McLeod, shovel, chainsaw in the direct suppression of wild land, structure, vehicle fires. I am able to select the proper hand tool, or hose for the assigned job.

• Line construction duties: I am responsible for using hand tools to cut direct or indirect fire line by reducing the threat of spotting or slop over by rearranging, removing or fireproofing fuels on or near the fire line.

• I adapted to an ever-changing work environment. I inspected hose and accessories for type, size and condition. I inspected the condition of assigned tools, equipment and gear and I maintained or replaced as appropriate. I used safe and effective procedures when utilizing all assigned tools and equipment. I have trained and can properly use the fire shelter. I have a good working knowledge of the Incident Command System and I understand and follow the chain of command. I have knowledge of fire behavior, suppression strategies and tactics. I responded to other emergency incidents such as Medical Aide, Traffic Accidents, Structure Fire, Search and Rescues, Flooding etc.

• My non suppression duties included but were not limited to: Station and Vehicle Maintenance, various fuels projects, Campground maintenance, Prevention Programs.

Suppression duties included but were not limited to: Using hoses/appliances of various types/lengths/diameters, hand tools such as Pulaski, McLeod, shovel, chainsaw in the direct suppression of wild land, structure, vehicle fires. I am able to select the proper hand tool, or hose for the assigned job.

• Line construction duties: Responsible for using hand tools to cut direct or indirect fire line by reducing the threat of spotting or slop over by rearranging, removing or fireproofing fuels on or near the fire line.
• Hose lay operations: Use proper procedures depending on fuel type and terrain for deploying hose along a pre-selected route or around improved properties. I can safely extend charged hose lay by properly clamping, disconnecting, inserting and re- coupling hose.

• Mop Up Operations: Use a systematic procedure for locating and suppressing fire within the assigned area. I am able to locate and extinguish hot materials or burning fuels.
• Communications: Maintain communications with the crew and my supervisor at all times.

• I adapted to an ever-changing work environment. I inspected hose and accessories for type, size and condition. I inspected the condition of assigned tools, equipment and gear and I maintained or replaced as appropriate. I used safe and effective procedures when utilizing all assigned tools and equipment. I have trained and can properly use the fire shelter. I have a good working knowledge of the Incident Command System and I understand and follow the chain of command. I have knowledge of fire behavior, suppression strategies and tactics. I responded to other emergency incidents such as Medical Aide, Traffic Accidents, Structure Fire, Search and Rescues, Flooding etc.

• My non suppression duties included but were not limited to: Station and Vehicle Maintenance, various fuels projects, Campground maintenance, Prevention Programs.