Morris Bell Jr.
Bennett,Colorado
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 7 years of outstanding performance and results in the U.S. Military both (Army and Navy. Journeyman carman highly skilled in inspection and repair of freight cars with an excellent working knowledge of FRA, and AAR requirements as achieved through 320 hours of various in class training programs attended at the BNSF Technical Training Center (TTC) Overland Park, Ks., several hours WBT, and 11 combined years on the job experience. I am self motivated and possess good communication skills. I work well on my own and strongly believe that teamwork, good communication, and accountability are vital to a safe and productive work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Carman
BNSF Railway
Denver, Colorado
02.2013 - Current
- Safety: Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action
- May be required to handle hazardous materials
- Inspecting: Inspect railcar frames and bodies for holes, cracks, and other defects; safety appliances including hand holds, sill steps, grab iron, brake platforms, running boards; wheels to insure that rim treads, plates, hub axles, and bearings are in good repair
- Rebuilding and Repair: Maintain, replace and/or repair air brake pipes, valves, gaskets, air hoses and other equipment as required
- Operate electrical and gas welding equipment to join a variety of metals and alloys; operate acetylene torches for cutting and/or shaping metal parts such as aluminum, cast iron, steel and bronze
- Equipment Operation: Operate specialized off-highway motor vehicles including forklift trucks, mobile cranes, track mobiles, and ship tractors.
U.S. Army Infantryman
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, Colorado
07.2009 - 10.2012
- Served as Team leader responsible for the health, welfare, training, supervision, morale and tactical employment of a 6 man team
- Section Sergeant responsible for the serviceability, maintenance, accountability and operation of a $2,000,000 military fighting vehicle
- Awarded 'Fort Carson Best Team 2012' out of 26 teams competing in varies tasks
- Achieved the rank of Sergeant and 1 Tour of Iraq.
Gas Turbine Mechanic
U.S. Navy
Bremerton, Washington
04.2008 - 07.2009
- Responsible for maintaining sea water service system, waste drain system, oil purification system and manually operated valves
- Responsible for stopping, maintaining and checking proper performance of the Allison engine
- Performing work area inspections of 3 Engine Rooms
- Achieved the rank of Petty Officer GSM3.
Logistics Specialist
U.S. Navy
Bremerton, Washington
05.2006 - 04.2008
- Supported shipping and receiving, deliveries, coordinating stock, documenting warehouse transactions, maintaining records, and overseeing storage of surplus inventory and property for over 5,000 Sailors aboard an aircraft carrier
- Supervised 5 personnel and maintained 9 storerooms with 8,304 line items valued at $15,800,000
- Performed efficient and flawless movement of 5K pallets of hazardous materials, provisions, mail, parts and retrograde utilizing a forklift and pallet jack
- Awarded 'Best Goal Oriented Supervisor' for achieving an outstanding score of 98.61 percent of all 9 storerooms – best among 10 other aircraft carriers.
Correctional Officer
U.S. Navy
Umm Qasr, Iraq
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Responsible for operation and security of Camp Bucca Detention Facility, training of 1000 Iraqi Correctional Officers, and providing for the care, custody, and control of over 12,000 detainees
- External Rover and Tower Guard responsible for external security of housing 200 hardened insurgents
- Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for sustained superior performance.
Education
Certificate -
Johnson college Welding School
Overland Park, KansasCertificate -
Army Leadership School
Colorado Springs, ColoradoDiploma -
M.B. Smiley High School
Houston, TexasSkills
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Hand tool mastery
- Power tool proficiency
- Workplace Safety Compliance
- Welding expertise
- Blueprint Interpretation
Timeline
Journeyman Carman
BNSF Railway
02.2013 - Current
U.S. Army Infantryman
U.S. Army
07.2009 - 10.2012
Gas Turbine Mechanic
U.S. Navy
04.2008 - 07.2009
Logistics Specialist
U.S. Navy
05.2006 - 04.2008
Correctional Officer
U.S. Navy
08.2005 - 05.2006
Certificate -
Johnson college Welding School
Certificate -
Army Leadership School
Diploma -
M.B. Smiley High School