Repair, maintain and inspect freight car equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Weld, torch cutting and using all hand power tools to make repairs while working all around, under, between, on top and inside of rail cars.
Perform all preventative maintenance work and repairs on trucks, under-frame, structure, safety appliances, braking systems, draft systems and any associated tests
Can change a slack adjuster in 8 hours at the strip
Carman / Welder
Union Pacific
Dolton, Illinois
09.2022 - 08.2024
Inspect and repair freight cars within FRA/AAR standards.
Use accurate billing procedures for freight car services
Qualified for SMAW/GMAW welding in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Qualified for safe cutting torch operations and
Equipment Operator
JTS Towing LLC
Dolton, Illinois
02.2016 - 08.2022
Operated heavy machinery, including front-end loaders and large forklifts, to crush and transport scrapped materials into trucks.
Utilized various power tools and basic welding.
Drove multiple standard flatbed and self-loader trucks.
Towed vehicles for auction, including private and police.
Maintained accurate records of towing operations and equipment maintenance activities.
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