Richard Adams
Painesville,OH
Summary
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. Strong ability to control specific operations of railway equipment and systems. Strong skills of running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as locomotives, forklifts and passenger vehicles. Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Attention to details, patient and very responsible individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Adept at leading by example, marshaling resources and creating a professional atmosphere to accomplish objectives.
Experienced, dedicated, and knowledgeable Locomotive Engineer and U.S. Military Veteran with a proven track record in locomotive operations while leveraging superior train orders and skills to achieve company success. Adept at leading by example, marshaling resources and creating a professional atmosphere to accomplish objectives. Seasoned Locomotive Engineer with 15 years of experience. Successful at maintaining clean and organized cars with knowledge of manual and automatic rail switched.
Dedicated to following schedules and preventive maintenance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seasoned transportation professional knowledgeable about railway and yard operations. Background overseeing switching, cargo handling and safety needs
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intermodal Service Employee
CSX Intermodal
10.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Adams Motor Express
04.2016 - 10.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and federal regulations governing commercial vehicle operations.
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
United States Sugar Corp
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Operating diesel-electric locomotives to transport freight
- Interpreting train orders, electronic or manual signals, railroad rules and regulations
- Conferring with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radios to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains
- Inspection of locomotives for any mechanical problems and to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run
- Provide full operational locomotive utilization of throttle and braking manipulation and engaging instrumentation essential to train movement and functions
- Thorough understanding of train orders, signal implications and stringent focus on daily Federal Railroad Administration Regulations
- Maintain vigilant awareness of conditions affecting locomotive movement and speed, and adjust according to variable factors
- Maintain two-way communications with conductor and traffic-control personnel to disseminate or receive information focusing on safe and timely train operations
- Strictly follow train orders, signal implications and follow Federal Railroad Administration Regulations, and satisfy annual certification testing
- Interpret train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives
- Monitoring gauges and metering that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, and air pressure in brake lines and in main reservoirs
- Observing tracks to detect obstructions
- Operating locomotives to transport freight between stations, and to assemble and disassemble trains within rail yards and receiving starting signals from conductors
Locomotive Engineer
Norfolk Southern Railway
10.1999 - 08.2013
- Operating diesel-electric locomotives to transport freight
- Interpreting train orders, electronic or manual signals, railroad rules and regulations
- Conferring with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radios to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains
- Inspection of locomotives for any mechanical problems and to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run
- Provide full operational locomotive utilization of throttle and braking manipulation and engaging instrumentation essential to train movement and functions
- Thorough understanding of train orders, signal implications and stringent focus on daily Federal Railroad Administration Regulations
- Maintain vigilant awareness of conditions affecting locomotive movement and speed, and adjust according to variable factors
- Maintain two-way communications with conductor and traffic-control personnel to disseminate or receive information focusing on safe and timely train operations
- Strictly follow train orders, signal implications and follow Federal Railroad Administration Regulations, and satisfy annual certification testing
- Interpret train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives
- Monitoring gauges and metering that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, and air pressure in brake lines and in main reservoirs
- Observing tracks to detect obstructions
- Operating locomotives to transport freight between stations, and to assemble and disassemble trains within rail yards and receiving starting signals from conductors.
Conductor/Locomotive Engineer
Consolidated Rail Corp
03.1998 - 10.1999
- As Conductor, removed defective cars from trains at stations or stops
- Directed Engineers to move cars to fit planned train configuration and combining or separating cars
- Inspected freight cars for compliance with sealing procedures
- Also, recorded car and seal numbers
- Monitoring train loading procedures to ensure that freight and rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage
- Preparing reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays
- Responding to emergency conditions or breakdowns and following applicable safety procedures and rules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midwood High School
Brooklyn, NY06.1993
Skills
- Safety rules and regulations
- Train Control Systems
- Railroad Signaling Understanding
- Yard operations
- Train control apparatus tests
- Car coupling
- Brake control operation
- Federal regulations compliance
- Braking System Knowledge
- Track Switch Operation
- Locomotive Troubleshooting
- Transportation Regulations
- Safety Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certificatesandlicenses
- Diesel Engineer License
- Operating Engineer License
- Conductor qualified
- Class A Commercial driver license
Militaryawards
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
Roles And Responsibilities
Operating diesel-electric locomotives to transport freight. Interpreting train orders, electronic or manual signals, railroad rules and regulations. Conferring with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radios to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains. Inspection of locomotives for any mechanical problems and to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run. Provide full operational locomotive utilization of throttle and braking manipulation and engaging instrumentation essential to train movement and functions. Thorough understanding of train orders, signal implications and stringent focus on daily Federal Railroad Administration Regulations. Maintain vigilant awareness of conditions affecting locomotive movement and speed, and adjust according to variable factors. Maintain two-way communications with conductor and traffic-control personnel to disseminate or receive information focusing on safe and timely train operations. Strictly follow train orders, signal implications and follow Federal Railroad Administration Regulations, and satisfy annual certification testing. Interpret train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations that govern the operation of locomotives. Monitoring gauges and metering that measure speed, amperage, battery charge, and air pressure in brake lines and in main reservoirs. Observing tracks to detect obstructions. Operating locomotives to transport freight between stations, and to assemble and disassemble trains within rail yards and receiving starting signals from conductors. .As Conductor, removed defective cars from trains at stations or stops. Directed Engineers to move cars to fit planned train configuration and combining or separating cars. Inspected freight cars for compliance with sealing procedures. Also, recorded car and seal numbers. Monitoring train loading procedures to ensure that freight and rolling stock are loaded or unloaded without damage. Preparing reports regarding any problems encountered, such as accidents, signaling problems, unscheduled stops, or delays. Responding to emergency conditions or breakdowns and following applicable safety procedures and rules.
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Licensed locomotive engineers license - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Intermodal Service Employee
CSX Intermodal
10.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Adams Motor Express
04.2016 - 10.2022
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
United States Sugar Corp
09.2013 - 09.2016
Locomotive Engineer
Norfolk Southern Railway
10.1999 - 08.2013
Conductor/Locomotive Engineer
Consolidated Rail Corp
03.1998 - 10.1999
High School Diploma -
Midwood High School
- Licensed locomotive engineers license - [Timeframe]
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