Larry Upchurch
Texarkana,AR
Summary
Dependable worker. Demonstrates the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Shows leadership skills and is a quick learner. Is trained in safety protocols and quality assurance and uses those skills daily. Works well with coworkers and managers and has a professional mindset when it comes to keeping everyone safe.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Railroad Conductor
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
02.2021 - Current
- Improved on-time performance through effective communication with dispatchers, engineers, and other crew members.
- Perform tasks such as: Coupling equipment, aligning drawbars, operating remote control locomotives, applying and releasing hand brakes, riding rail cars to protect shoves, replacing couplers/knuckles and effectively communicating information to crews, yard masters, and dispatchers via radio and/or hand signals.
- Performed set-outs and pickups, handled paperwork, communicate hazmat information, and assist the industries and companies we serve.
Switchman
Watco
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Operated switches and brakes to ensure trains move safely between tracks
- Built trains, communicated with Domtar and switched out loaded/empty railcars according to the particular departments' needs
- Maintained an accurate inventory of the facilities rail yard and communicated with Domtar and KCS regarding outbound/inbound traffic.
Railroad Conductor
Union Pacific
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Inspected equipment, locomotives, and rail cars to ensure they are safe to move on a train.
- Performed tasks such as coupling equipment, aligning drawbars, applying and releasing hand brakes, performing securement checks, protecting shoves, lining switches for train movement, replacing knuckles and communicating with train crews, managers and dispatchers.
- Maintained accurate written and electronic documentation about train delays, train consist, hazmat placement, air brake inspections, track warrants and track bulletins.
- Communicated signal aspects and control points with engineer and other trains, received and communicated mandatory directives from dispatchers, managers and maintenance. Ensured compliance with speed limits and speed restrictions.
Quality Assurance Reclassifier
Cooper Tire
07.2006 - 05.2018
- Over-inspect tires discarded by inspection and determines severity of defect. Reclassifies tire as repair, blemish, or scrap.
- Enter data and process defective tires accordingly. Communicates with responsible departments and verifies prompt correction of defective conditions
- Communicates with inspectors and department management, attends meetings, issues restrictions and issues re-calls.
Curing Technician
Cooper Tire
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Set up mold changes according to specification
- Inspect the first tire for proper wording, lettering, and obvious defects.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Assist Supervision, occasionally filling in when needed.
Education
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX01-2017
Skills
- Train operations
- Equipment inspection
- Safety protocols
- Hazmat communication
- Forklift
- Quality Assurance
- Data Entry
- Document Management
- Remote Control Operation
Timeline
Railroad Conductor
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
02.2021 - Current
Switchman
Watco
10.2019 - 02.2021
Railroad Conductor
Union Pacific
06.2018 - 07.2020
Quality Assurance Reclassifier
Cooper Tire
07.2006 - 05.2018
Curing Technician
Cooper Tire
07.2004 - 07.2006
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
Texarkana College
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