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Preston Lewis

Kearney,NE

Summary

Accomplished Journeyman Carman with a proven track record. Have received awards from Norfolk Southern Railway for workplace excellence and a perfect safety record. Chose by my peers at CPKC to a Lead position as well as receiving recognition and awards for finding workplace hazards and defects within the train yard.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Carman Lead

Kansas City Southern Railway
05.2015 - Current
  • Coordinate with transportation do accomplished common tasks.
  • Disperse manpower and maintain proper flow of railyard.
  • Run cars electronically through MCS, Excell, CRB, RailcarRX on computer to check for defective alerts.
  • Create work orders in Insight, add inspections, and air slip trains.
  • Work to ensure inspections are done in timely manner.
  • Experienced in working in high intensity environments where decision making and communication is critical.

Journeyman Carman

Norfolk Southern
04.2011 - 05.2015
  • Ensured long-term equipment functionality with preventative maintenance measures based on manufacturer guidelines.
  • Reduced downtime through prompt response to emergency repair requests from clients or supervisors.
  • Strengthened customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during maintenance tasks and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by performing routine maintenance on railcars in a timely manner.

Education

High School Diploma -

Excelsior Springs High School
Excelsior Springs, MO
2011

Skills

Power tool proficiency

Workplace Safety Compliance

Welding expertise

OSHA Safety Regulations

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Computer Proficient

Timeline

Journeyman Carman Lead

Kansas City Southern Railway
05.2015 - Current

Journeyman Carman

Norfolk Southern
04.2011 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Excelsior Springs High School
Preston Lewis