Nico Cocco
WOODBRIDGE,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Track Foreman and Bridge Inspector at Amtrak, adept in personnel supervision and track construction. Spearheaded major NYC projects, leading teams up to 75, ensuring safety and compliance. Skilled in conflict resolution and resource allocation, contributing to significant operational improvements. Deployed with the US Army, enhancing mission success through mechanical expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Track Foreman / Bridge and Building Inspector
Amtrak
New York City Area
08.2022 - Current
- Worked on major projects in NYC area as RWIC providing protection to contractors for east side access, i&c east and portal north bridge
- Experienced obtaining track outages, foul time, piloting equipment and track inspection
- Qualified on physical characteristics in the entire New York Division (CP 216 - MP 11)
- Lead teams of 2 to 75 personnel consisting of Amtrak employees, third party contractors and government agency personnel
- Currently qualified in RWP, AMT-2, NORAC, and MW 1000
Specialist
United States Army
New York City Area
03.2015 - 04.2023
- Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom - Spartan Shield in 2020
- Maintained fleet vehicles for the New York Army National Guard as a wheeled vehicle mechanic
- Cross trained as a small arms/artillery repairer to aid in mission success on combat deployment
Trackman / Bridge and Building Mechanic
Amtrak
New York City Area
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Worked as a member of a division track gang performing track maintenance in the areas of surfacing, geometry and CWR installation
- Assisted track foreman with inspecting class 1-5 tracks for compliance with FRA standards
- Performed duties as a labor in a B&B gang responsible for all composite construction between F and Manor interlockings
Education
Associate Of Arts - Communication
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NYHigh School Diploma -
The Brooklyn Latin School
Brooklyn2014
Skills
- Personnel Supervision
- Track Construction
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Resource Allocation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Track Foreman / Bridge and Building Inspector
Amtrak
08.2022 - Current
Trackman / Bridge and Building Mechanic
Amtrak
07.2019 - 08.2022
Specialist
United States Army
03.2015 - 04.2023
Associate Of Arts - Communication
Borough of Manhattan Community College
High School Diploma -
The Brooklyn Latin School