Richard Osborne
West Portdsmouth
Summary
Hardworking Train Conductor offering 5+ years of related experience and strong desire to make positive impact on business operations through skilled service and knowledgeable leadership. Talented communicator, organizer and problem-solver.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Railroad Conductor
Norfolk Southern
01.2021 - Current
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Made public announcements on routes and delays.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Cut and switch railcars.
- Performed inspections on switches to ensure proper alignment.
Foreman
Asplundh (Railroad Division)
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials.
- Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
- Participated in weekly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards.
- Documented workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
Commercial Truck Driver
BusMac LLC
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Logged daily delivery details, customer issues and mileage to maintain open communication with management and keep compliant records.
- Followed hand signals from loading crew to maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Communicated with other truck drivers and operators to coordinate materials handling and deliveries.
- Interacted with customers and offered exemplary service, escalating issues to manager.
- Operated semi trucks across several states to transport construction machinery and equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment at customer locations.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth West High School
West Portsmouth, OH05.1996
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Stress Tolerance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Train Inspection Procedures
- Route Planning Abilities
- Leadership Qualities
- Safety Regulations Compliance
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Timetable Adherence
- Railroad Signaling Understanding
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
Timeline
Railroad Conductor
Norfolk Southern
01.2021 - Current
Foreman
Asplundh (Railroad Division)
04.2018 - 12.2020
Commercial Truck Driver
BusMac LLC
10.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth West High School