Matthew Swanson
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman /Train Conductor
Union Pacific
Seattle, WA
12.2014 - 04.2022
- Communicated with dispatchers to receive instructions regarding routes and schedules.
- Coupled railcars together in a secure manner to ensure safe transport.
- Inspected freight cars for any damage or safety issues prior to departure.
- Followed strict safety protocols while operating switches and signals along the tracks.
- Operated hand brakes on locomotives as needed when stopping at stations or switching tracks.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as derailments or hazardous spills.
- Interacted with customers to answer questions about shipments and arrival times.
- Coordinated with other members of the train crew to ensure timely departures and arrivals.
- Directed traffic around railroad crossings when trains were passing through an area.
- Inspected brakes, couplings, air hoses, signal lines, and other components of the train before departure.
- Adhered to federal regulations governing railroad operations including speed limits, track standards.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
- Monitored track conditions for any obstructions or hazards which could impede travel.
- Produced daily reports, switch lists, and train orders.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
Renovations Lead
Aqua Rec's Swimmin' Hole
Tacoma, WA
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Performed demolition of existing structures, such as walls, floors, and ceilings.
- Inspected structure for any damage prior to beginning the renovation process.
- Removed old fixtures and appliances from the site.
- Ensured proper installation of electrical wiring and plumbing systems according to local codes.
- Repaired or replaced damaged plumbing fixtures with new ones.
- Maintained records of all construction activities including materials used, labor costs.
- Managed subcontractors working on renovation projects.
- Coordinated deliveries of necessary supplies for each job.
- Supervised overall safety protocols while working at the job site.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from clients.
- Installed new drywall, flooring, ceiling tiles, insulation, and other building materials.
- Assisted in painting interior and exterior surfaces of buildings.
- Troubleshot issues related to existing equipment on-site during renovations.
- Installed pumps, filters, heaters, skimmers, drains and other necessary equipment for pools.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning filter systems, checking water levels and inspecting electrical components.
- Supervised a team of laborers during the building process to ensure safety protocols were adhered to at all times.
- Installed automated controls such as timers or chemical controllers according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Utilized specialized tools such as laser levels or power drills when installing pools or performing repairs.
- Troubleshot existing pools by diagnosing problems with plumbing, electrical wiring or other components.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Conducted site visits to assess pool construction needs and determined suitable materials and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
Tacoma, WA06-2010
Skills
- Fall protection
- Construction operation support
- Operations supervision
- Commercial construction experience
- Site coordination
- Safety policies and procedures
- Environmental awareness
- Job site management
- Construction management
- Residential construction
Affiliations
automotive enthusiast,
avid golfer
proactive in expanding skill sets
Timeline
Foreman /Train Conductor
Union Pacific
12.2014 - 04.2022
Renovations Lead
Aqua Rec's Swimmin' Hole
05.2012 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
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