Pamela A Bradley
Prattville,AL
Summary
Dynamic conductor with extensive experience at Burlington Northern Santa Fe, adept at ensuring on-time performance and enhancing safety through meticulous inspections and effective communication. Skilled in air brake systems and fostering teamwork, I consistently elevate customer service standards while swiftly resolving operational challenges. Committed to excellence and continuous improvement in rail operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conductor
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Birmingham, AL
03.2003 - 07.2022
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Addressed passenger inquiries in a polite and informative manner, elevating overall customer service standards.
- Contributed to on-time performance by swiftly addressing any operational issues or delays.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Supported train maintenance teams by reporting observed equipment malfunctions or damage promptly, minimizing disruptions to service schedules.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on industry best practices and improve personal performance as a conductor.
- Enhanced safety measures by strictly adhering to railroad regulations and conducting thorough pre-departure inspections.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Guided new hires through on-the-job training, sharing valuable insights and best practices for success in the conductor role.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to provide accurate updates on train status, aiding in efficient scheduling and allocation of resources.
- Streamlined communication with fellow crew members, ensuring efficient coordination of train operations.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed for each trip, including incident reports when applicable, maintaining effective record-keeping systems within the organization.
Education
No Degree - Electronic Engineering
DeVry University
Tinley Park, ILGED - General Educational Studies
Illinois High School Equivalency
Chicago, IL03.2001
Skills
- Weather condition adaptation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Route planning
- Logbook maintenance
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Freight documentation
- Emergency response procedures
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Weight and balance calculation
- Security awareness
- Track switch control
- Yard traffic coordination
- Switching operations
- Rolling stock maintenance
- Air brake systems
- Railroad safety regulations
- Railcar positioning
- Freight car inspection
- Load distribution analysis
- Signal interpretation
- Train assembling
- Freight classification
- Train yard management
- Locomotive operation
- Maintaining equipment
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Safety conscious
- Multi-tasking skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Team coordination
- Documentation skills
- Train assembly
- Task prioritization
- Physical coordination
- Self motivation
- Supervisory skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management abilities
- Dispatch communication
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency response
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Equipment inspection
- Stress management
Certification
Conductor Certification
GCOR Qualified
Timeline
Conductor
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
03.2003 - 07.2022
No Degree - Electronic Engineering
DeVry University
GED - General Educational Studies
Illinois High School Equivalency