Roderick Gibson
Kathleen,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer/Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern
Macon, GA
05.2004 - 02.2021
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Made public announcements on routes and delays.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
Diesel Mechanic
United States Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
05.1998 - 09.2011
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
BSRG TRUCKING LLC
Warner Robins, GA
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Truck Driver
Frito Lay Transportation
Perry, GA
02.2021 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Technology Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2025
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Macon, GA05.1998
Skills
- Managing Yard Switching
- Safety Meetings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Crew and Passenger Safety
- Critical Thinking
- PTC Systems
- Operational Efficiency
- Train Operations Understanding
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
BSRG TRUCKING LLC
02.2021 - 10.2022
Truck Driver
Frito Lay Transportation
02.2021 - Current
Engineer/Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern
05.2004 - 02.2021
Diesel Mechanic
United States Army
05.1998 - 09.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Technology Education
Purdue University
High School Diploma -
Central High School