Rodney Dennis
Northport,AL
Summary
Results-driven Locomotive Mechanic with Alabama Southern Railroad, skilled in gearbox servicing and diagnostic problem-solving. Enhanced team productivity through effective training and collaboration, reducing locomotive downtime significantly. Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high-quality standards and safety compliance, ensuring optimal mechanical performance and operational efficiency.
Knowledgeable Mechanic with solid foundation in maintaining and repairing locomotive systems. Demonstrated ability to ensure operational efficiency through precise diagnostic and repair work. Proven expertise in troubleshooting mechanical issues and collaborating effectively with team members to meet performance goals.
Experienced with locomotive system maintenance and repair, ensuring operational efficiency. Utilizes diagnostic skills and technical knowledge to address mechanical issues promptly. Track record of effective teamwork and maintaining high performance standards under changing conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locomotive Mechanic
Alabama Southern Railroad
04.2021 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by training new employees on proper repair procedures, tools usage, and safety protocols.
- Reduced downtime for locomotives by efficiently diagnosing malfunctions using specialized testing equipment.
- Expedited return-to-service timeframes for locomotives sidelined due to component failure or damage by coordinating with suppliers for expedient delivery of replacement parts.
- Increased efficiency of mechanical operations by collaborating with other mechanics in troubleshooting complex problems and implementing solutions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities and workloads while maintaining quality results and meeting established deadlines.
- Optimized locomotive performance with regular adjustments to components such as wheels, gears, bearings, and couplings.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving company money.
Concrete Laborer
Professional Building Services
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Completed various concrete finishing tasks including screeding, edging, and floating for high-quality results.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
Planning Machine Operator
Fitts Industries
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Vision Christian Academy
Montevallo, AL05-2018
Skills
- Gearbox servicing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Exhaust system repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Bearing maintenance
- Diagnostic skills
- Fuel system maintenance
- Locomotive cleaning
- Power assembly replacement
- Locomotive inspection
- Air compressor repair
- Coupler maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Fuel injection systems
- Repair work orders
- Equipment and machinery lubrication
- Hand and power tool operation
- Engine rebuilds
- Battery checks
- Parts ordering
Certification
- 92 Day Inspection, Watco
- 365 Day Inspection, Watco
- 1104 Day Inspection, Watco
- TSIC Committee,ABS
- FRA 243 Mechanical,Watco
- GCOR Mechanical,Watco
- CPR Cert "2025"
Timeline
Locomotive Mechanic
Alabama Southern Railroad
04.2021 - Current
Concrete Laborer
Professional Building Services
01.2020 - 04.2021
Planning Machine Operator
Fitts Industries
03.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
New Vision Christian Academy
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