Michael Hester
Mobile,AL
Summary
Reliable Locomotive Engineer / Conductor with 23 years of experience in train operations. Dedicated to providing excellent service to customers. Adept to completing long routes on time and paying attention to schedules. Working various schedules and hours , understanding that availability and attitude are of great importance to success and customer service.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer /Train Conductor
Alabama Export Railroad
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinating with yardmasters and dispatchers to ensure efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
- Inspecting locomotives before and after runs.
- Operating locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Assisting in training new transportation employees, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal job performance.
- Classifying, switching and building trains in yard and interchanging with other railroads.
- Coordinating with yardmasters to ensure efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
Locomotive Engineer
CSX
06.2006 - 07.2023
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs
- Coordinated with conductors and dispatchers to safely operate locomotives in yards and on mainlines between Birmingham Al, and Waycross Ga
- Distributed power qualified
- Trip Optimizer qualified
- PTC qualified
Vice Local Chairman for UTU and BLE Unions
Csx Corp.
06.2005 - 01.2019
- Assist Local Chairman in various union duties.
Safety Team Member
Csx Corp.
03.2005 - 07.2016
- Participated in monthly team meetings to develop better plans and revise proper protocols to meet safety goals
- Worked with Train Masters to resolve Safety issues, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service
Trainman /Conductor
Csx Corp.
05.2001 - 06.2006
- Switched railcars and built outbound trains in multiple yards
- Qualified as Conductor on more than 500 miles of track
- Communicated with engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies
- Performed daily inspections on switches
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions and instructions for train movement
Sheet Metal Supervisor
Ingalls Shipbuilding , Litton Industries
05.1989 - 05.1998
- Supervised crews and oversaw fabrication and installation of ventilation and other sheet metal projects on Naval Ships at Ingalls Shipbuilding.
- Managed crews of as many as 30 workers and meet tight budgets and schedules
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MSSkills
- Customer service
- Safety rules and regulations
- Train Control Systems
- Communication and Coordination
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer /Train Conductor
Alabama Export Railroad
08.2023 - Current
Locomotive Engineer
CSX
06.2006 - 07.2023
Vice Local Chairman for UTU and BLE Unions
Csx Corp.
06.2005 - 01.2019
Safety Team Member
Csx Corp.
03.2005 - 07.2016
Trainman /Conductor
Csx Corp.
05.2001 - 06.2006
Sheet Metal Supervisor
Ingalls Shipbuilding , Litton Industries
05.1989 - 05.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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