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Matthew Aguilar

Placedo,TX

Summary

Driven Railroad Brakeman and Hopper Car Wash/Switching Crew member with a proven track record at Coastal Bend/Formosa Plastics and PSC. Excelled in hazardous materials handling and team leadership, ensuring 100% compliance with quality assurance standards. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and heavy equipment operation, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and safety.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Railroad Brakeman

Coastal Bend/Formosa Plastics
10.2020 - Current
  • Monitor train-loading procedures to load and unload freight without damage.
  • Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
  • Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
  • Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
  • Observed tracks to detect obstructions.
  • Conferred with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive stops, delays or oncoming train information.

Hopper Car Wash / Switching Crews

PSC
03.2011 - 10.2020
  • Inspected interior and exterior of railcars for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
  • Maintained clean, tidy and safe work environment.
  • Reported daily work progress and assessed problems accordingly.
  • Maintained records of cleaning activities.
  • Operated trackmobile


April 2012 - switching crew


  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Delivered empty rail cars to several different units within facility
  • Transported full containers to different areas of the facility
  • Operated Locomotive and travel lift.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bloomington High School
Bloomington, TX

Skills

  • Quality assurance standards
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Team Leadership
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Site Safety
  • Heavy equipment operations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Railroad Brakeman

Coastal Bend/Formosa Plastics
10.2020 - Current

Hopper Car Wash / Switching Crews

PSC
03.2011 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

Bloomington High School
Matthew Aguilar