Mark Bush
Freeport,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Vigilant Transportation Security Officer with four years of experience inspecting passengers and baggage to maintain safety and security of traveling public. Reliable and communicative professional proficient in x-ray, hand wand and explosive detection machine operations. Commended for acting quickly to counter security threats and exercising sound judgment while performing observations. Detail-oriented worker with reliable work ethic and dedication to comprehensive task completion on strict budgets and timelines.
Proficient in inventory management, project planning and team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power Distribution Maintainer
NYCTA
12.2023 - Current
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain, install, inspect, test, alter and repair the direct current power distribution cable systems and contact rail systems in MTA New York City Transit subways, elevated structure and yards.
- Maintain and inspect contact rail heaters, circuit breakers, third rail end approaches, wooden poles on the right of way, positive and negative cables, wires, relays and switches.
- Inspect and replace insulators, protection boards and protection board brackets; bond negative rails; respond to emergencies to make emergency repairs.
- Dig for and install ducts for cable installations.
- Perform welding and burning duties as required
- Drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites to load/unload vehicles as required.
- Working on or near tracks having live 600-volt contact rails.
- Working along tracks in dimly lit areas.
- Moving out of the way of moving trains; climbing and descending ladders; working outdoors in all weather conditions; operating machinery; lifting and carrying heavy materials.
Track Worker
NYCTA
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Cleaned around tracks and completed important repairs to achieve maintenance targets.
- Maintain, install, inspect, test, alter and repair track/roadway in subway and elevated structure.
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Lifting and carrying tools, equipment and materials weighing up to 100lbs.
- Working on elevated structures up to 100 feet high.
- Repaired damaged track parts and welded new components to existing parts.
- Ground ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints using portable grinders.
- Sprayed ties, fishplates or joints with oil to protect from weathering.
- Set machines to make accurate and precise adjustments to various track parts for durability, functionality and safe operations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Transportation Security Officer
DHS
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons of mass destruction.
- Authenticated boarding passes, identification, and passports to prevent fraudulent travel.
- Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions.
- Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules, and regulations and respond to inquiries.
- Collaborated with area law enforcement and federal investigators to support safe fugitive apprehensions and coordinate investigations.
- Repeatedly lift and manipulate baggage, containers, weighing approximately 50 pounds and other objects subject to security screening.
- Operate X-ray scanners and computers to ensure to screen people, baggage and personal belongings for potential hazards and weapons.
- Developed and maintained positive rapport with passengers and other airport personnel.
- Listen, understand, and respond immediately to passenger and employee inquiries and requests for assistance.
- Identified potential airport, rail, and mass transit security concerns and completed more in-depth checks as part of investigation.
- Ability to effectively deal with all customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse issues and create moments of delight.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Ability to effectively communicate in person and via radio under stressful/emergency situations.
- Engaged in casual conversations with individuals to assess and analyze behaviors.
- Completed extensive training in emergency response protocols related to fire safety and hazardous material handling
- Controlled situations resulting from security breaches by engaging and containing suspects until police or other security personnel arrived
Education
High School Diploma - Electrical
Transit Tech High School
1 Wells St Brooklyn, NY 1120806.2012
Skills
- Routine Maintenance
- Baggage inspections
- Behavioral observations
- Customer service and assistance
- Incident Reporting
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Electrical diagrams
- Emergency Management
- Customer Relations
- Power restoration
- Equipment monitoring
- Customer service skills
- Machine lubrication
- Safety Monitoring
- Railway repairs
- Verbal Communication
Certification
- Certified Behavior Detection Officer, [TSA] - [2019-2021]
- [Basic Electricity] Training - [2024]
Timeline
Power Distribution Maintainer
NYCTA
12.2023 - Current
Track Worker
NYCTA
11.2021 - 12.2023
Transportation Security Officer
DHS
11.2017 - 11.2021
High School Diploma - Electrical
Transit Tech High School