Richard Webb

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of cargo paperwork before departure.
• Inspect locomotive, before and after runs, in accordance with company and Federal Railroad Administration-required tests and checks; follow all local, state, and federal regulations in terms of safety.
• Communicate with traffic control center staff via radio to exchange information on approaching trains, delays, and stops.
• Operate turbine-electric or diesel-electric locomotives using air brakes and throttles; monitor meters and gauges for amperage, speed, air pressure, and battery charge.
• Apply knowledge of territory, including grades, terrains, curves, and grade crossings, to operate the train safely and give warning signals. Observe the track to identify obstructions and anticipate operating issues.
• Maintain clear and efficient communication between yard personnel and crew members throughout switching operations.
• Diagnose and resolve minor breakdowns, performing necessary service and maintenance tasks as needed. Report major mechanical malfunctions and coordinate with the proper departments to correct safety and mechanical issues, as needed.
• Notify dispatch office of arrival times at stations along route, according to the schedule.
• Execute paperwork for train inspections, tests, and procedures, identifying and documenting train equipment defects.

• Conducted thorough pre-departure inspections of trains.
• Performed all operations on the train, including orders, signals, laws, and rules, in compliance with regulations set by the Federal Railroad Administration.
• Reviewed and adhered to instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters.
• Relayed important travel and safety information to all crew members.
• Communicated with station personnel regarding schedules, cargo lists, and changes.
• Monitored track signals and identified potential obstructions
• Maintained compliance with laws, regulations, and established procedures.

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