LARRY BROITZMANN
RIDGECREST
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Track Crew
Trona Railway Company
06.2024 - Current
- Change out railroad ties, repair train tracks, spike track to ties, fix switches on track, change plates on tracks, change out broken rails on tracks, pulling spikes
- Operated specialized railway maintenance equipment for effective track repairs and enhancements.
- Conducted routine inspections of track conditions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute scheduled maintenance tasks, improving operational efficiency.
- Assisted in the implementation of safety protocols, reducing incidents during track work operations.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through diligent work ethic and strong time management skills.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing project requirements or unforeseen challenges during track maintenance operations.
- Actively participated in pre-job briefings to discuss safety plans, task assignments, and expectations before starting each day''s work.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry standards, techniques, and equipment advancements.
- Maintained a strong focus on safety by actively participating in safety meetings and incorporating feedback from supervisors into daily work practices.
- Maintained optimal track conditions by performing routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements as necessary.
- Operated heavy machinery for various track maintenance tasks, ensuring proper handling and adherence to safety regulations.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines at all times.
- Cleaned around tracks and completed important repairs to achieve maintenance targets.
- Ground ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints using portable grinders.
- Cut back vegetation at key points along tracks to maintain adequate field of vision and safety standards for long-term use.
- Patrolled assigned track sections so damaged or broken tracks could be located and reported.
Acid Tender
Searles Valley Minerals
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Transferred acid out of railcars to the plant, start up and shut downs, racked the tracks, logged acid amounts, helped in dewatering, helped in pyro with clean-up, answered phones in control room, pressure washed WHIMCOS
Laborer
KSI Construction Inc. (Ken Smalls Industries)
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Following OSHA guidelines for safety protocol, spotting for heavy equipment, swamper for crane, transport fuel to heavy equipment, grind welds on pipes, assist with oil spills, changing valves on pipeline
Laborer
Cut N Edge Landscape
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Sprinkler repairs, laying sod, clean-up and maintaining the esthetics of properties
Education
High School Diploma -
Stone Coast Academy
Miami, FL05-2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Stone Coast Academy
05.2023
Skills
- Hand tool proficiency
- Heavy machinery operation
- Manual dexterity
- Track inspection
- Wooden ties replacement
- Derailment response
- Railroad maintenance
- Switch maintenance
- Worksite preparation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safety regulations
- Rail repair
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Spike replacement
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Material handling
- Heavy lifting
- Hydraulic tools usage
Certification
- Licensed CDL CLASS B - 2/10/26
- Certified COMBO ITA CLASS 4,5,7 FORKLIFTS 11/5/24-11/5/27
- Certified BACKHOE ex: 8/1/2030
- Certified FRONTEND LOADER ex: 8/1/2030
- Certified ON TRACK SAFTEY
Timeline
Track Crew
Trona Railway Company
06.2024 - Current
Acid Tender
Searles Valley Minerals
03.2023 - 05.2024
Laborer
KSI Construction Inc. (Ken Smalls Industries)
07.2022 - 02.2023
Laborer
Cut N Edge Landscape
05.2018 - 01.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Stone Coast Academy
High School Diploma -
Stone Coast Academy