Luis Longoria
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Reliable Railroad Track Laborer known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in track maintenance, equipment operation, and safety compliance. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth rail operations and timely project delivery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Railroad Track Laborer
Ameritrack Rail - A Division Of Railserve
Longview, Texas
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in installation of new crossties by hand-digging holes for them to be placed into.
- Studied work schedules to plan and carry out timely and efficient repairs.
- Operated single- or multiple-head spike driving machines to drive spikes into ties and secure rails.
- Operated equipment including hydraulic jacks, drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations such as derailments or collisions by helping clear debris from the tracks quickly.
- Maintained work area cleanliness while performing various tasks on the tracks.
- Inspected railroad track and components for defects, such as broken ties, misaligned rails, and deteriorated ballast.
- Verified leveling indicator arms to align tracks.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks onto the railroad tracks using forklifts or cranes.
- Conducted visual inspections on various parts of the train system such as switches, signals and crossings.
- Lubricated machines, changed oil and filled hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
- Used power tools to cut away old railway ties when needed.
- Reshaped worn or damaged railroad switch points with portable power grinders.
- Adjusted switch points according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Measured distances between railroad ties accurately with tape measurer or laser leveler.
- Completed maintenance and repairs on tracks and adjacent equipment.
- Installed new rail sections with the help of a crane operator and ensured proper alignment with adjacent sections.
- Cleared debris from railroad tracks using shovels, rakes and brooms.
- Repaired or replaced damaged railroad ties utilizing jackhammers, crowbars, pickaxes, and other tools.
- Performed routine maintenance on all types of mechanical devices used in track construction projects.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Welder Helper
Formosa Plastics
Port Lavaca , TX
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding problems encountered during assigned tasks.
- Set up welding machines according to specifications by adjusting current and voltage; selecting correct filler rods and fluxes; and setting gas flow rate.
- Maintain records of materials used during each shift.
- Completed building repairs and maintenance to walkways, sidewalks and landscaping.
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
- Perform manual or semi-automatic welding processes such as shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc and gas metal arc.
- Test welded surfaces to evaluate strength of joints.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch, and arc welding equipment.
- Clean work area after completing assignments.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Skills
- Railroad safety protocols
- Heavy equipment operation
- First aid and CPR
- Railroad maintenance
- Worksite preparation
- Equipment operation
- Switch point adjustment
- Hazardous materials handling
Timeline
Railroad Track Laborer
Ameritrack Rail - A Division Of Railserve
03.2023 - 04.2024
Welder Helper
Formosa Plastics
02.2022 - 01.2023