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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
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
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
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
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, IN
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Macon, GA
05.1998

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

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