Michael Zappitello
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Dedicated Train Conductor with 2 years of experience, committed to enhancing business operations through exceptional service and knowledgeable leadership. Recognized for strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and effective problem-solving techniques that contribute to seamless operations. Eager to leverage expertise in a dynamic environment to drive efficiency and safety while fostering a positive team culture. Passionate about making a meaningful impact in the transportation industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conductor
Union Pacific
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict schedules for cargo trains.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Cut, switched and built cargo trains according to FRA guidelines.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed safest means of completing taskings.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
Pavements and Equipment Operator
US Air Force/Air National Guard, Cheyenne, WY
12.2005 - Current
- Operate equipment such as dozers, graders, cranes, backhoes, tractor-trailers, and other equipment needed in horizontal construction and dirt work. Haul waste and aggregate as jobs require. Haul and deliver equipment to job sites. Calculate and apply concrete and asphalt pavements for the intended purpose of a given pavement. Deploy and augment active duty forces and respond to the requirements of the state.
Yard Hand/Crane Operator
Advance Tank
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted general clean up of entire yard and facilities to maintain safe working environment.
- Performed safety checks and routine maintenance on equipment, fostering safe operations.
- Checked equipment for safety and functionality before operating.
- Setup and tear down crane multiple times throughout the yard.
- Perform crane operations down loading and loading trucks with materials and finished products.
- Operate the crane in building larger projects in the yard.
Plant Operator
Jebro Oil Services, Cheyenne, WY
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Blend oils for asphalt, Load and unload trucks, Hook up and offload railcars, Maintain plant equipment, Repair lines and equipment as needed, Troubleshoot and fix issues as problems come up, operate forklifts and other heavy equipment as needed, and other tasks as needed to get keep the plant operational.
Carpenter/Structural Steel Erector and Equipment Operator
C.H. Yarber, Cheyenne, WY
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Receive and erect structural steel on the HollyFrontier Refinery, Assist welders as needed, Train to be a welder, operate heavy equipment in whatever capacity needed to get the job done, plan and carry out jobs requiring carpentry experience, Help the maintenance crew when needed, Hole Watch and Man Watch when others weren’t available, and tasks as needed by the company to fulfill contracts.
Journeyman Carpenter
Faith Enterprises Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Read blueprints, Build to specifications in blueprints, Plan out and provide advice on change orders, Correct issues found in subcontractors’ work, and any other tasks as required to finish the contract.
Heavy Equipment Operator
JE Dunn
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Receive all materials coming in, assist all contractors on site to get materials to job locations, ensure lifts were safe and OSHA compliant, Rig for crane operators, Read blueprints and apply dirt work to meet specifications in those blueprints, use an excavator to undermine the foundation to apply shoring, Expose pipes and other utilities to tie in, and all other tasks as needed to finish the job.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Platte Valley Construction
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Read blueprints, Survey and place stakes for dirt work, Operate the dozer in pushing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Ashford University
Clinton, IA03-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Pavements And Equipment
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2026
Skills
- Maintaining facilities
- Maintaining equipment
- Flexible problem-solving
- Effective management of scheduling commitments
- Commitment to professional standards
- Versatile in dynamic environments
- Collaborative communication skills
- Safety procedure implementation
- Analytical problem-solving
- Oversee track switching processes
- Standards compliance
- Effective team collaboration
- Skilled in radio communication techniques
Accomplishments
- Achieved 98% delivery rate with teams ranging accross the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain Territories by building trains with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Remote Operator
Conductor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Conductor
Union Pacific
12.2023 - Current
Yard Hand/Crane Operator
Advance Tank
03.2023 - 12.2023
Plant Operator
Jebro Oil Services, Cheyenne, WY
04.2020 - 03.2023
Carpenter/Structural Steel Erector and Equipment Operator
C.H. Yarber, Cheyenne, WY
03.2019 - 04.2020
Journeyman Carpenter
Faith Enterprises Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
JE Dunn
12.2017 - 11.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
Platte Valley Construction
06.2016 - 11.2016
Pavements and Equipment Operator
US Air Force/Air National Guard, Cheyenne, WY
12.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Ashford University
Associate of Applied Science - Pavements And Equipment
Community College of The Air Force