Rodney Morris
Friendship,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Signal Supervisor
Western New York & Pa Railroad
Olean, NY
05.2015 - 02.2024
- Directed and supervised team of 4 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Attended quarterly safety committee meetings
- Attended monthly manager meetings
- Maintained an Excel spreadsheet for crossing testing intervals.
- Supervised the maintenance of 3 maintainers and 150 active crossings
- Monthly
- Quarterly
- Annuals
- Relays
- Megging
- All records
- Met with FRA for audits at crossings and in office
- Worked with NYS DOT for Section 130 crossing upgrades as well as Penn DOT and the PUC
- Worked with engineering to edit crossing blueprints
- Installed crossings from start to finish including excavation to final testing and in service
- Maintained GCIS system all aspects
Signal Maintainer
Western New York & Pa Railroad
Olean, NY
03.2003 - 05.2015
- Assisted in the maintenance and repair of signal equipment, including track circuits, switches, signals, and interlockings.
- Performed preventive maintenance on various types of railroad signals systems to ensure proper operation.
- Monitored and tested signal systems to identify any malfunctions or failures.
- Resolved operational issues with signaling systems by troubleshooting and repairing defective components.
- Conducted regular inspections of all signal equipment to verify their reliability and safety compliance.
- Repaired damaged cables, wires, relays, control panels, and other related components of the railway signaling system.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls involving railway signaling system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Performed regular maintenance activities such as cleaning contacts and lubricating moving parts in order to prevent premature wear or failure.
- Inspected railroad tracks for obstructions that could interfere with the operation of signaling systems.
- Programmed logic controllers used in railway signaling operations.
- Provided technical support to other personnel regarding troubleshooting techniques for railway signaling systems.
- Developed plans for testing newly installed components of railway signaling systems.
- Implemented changes in the existing railroads signalling system as per railroad requirements.
- Collaborated with engineering staff to develop solutions for complex problems related to railway signalling operations.
- Evaluated operational performance data from different parts of a signalling system to identify potential issues.
- Ensured that all signalling equipment is functioning properly before releasing it back into service.
- Tested power supplies and transformers associated with signalling systems prior to installation.
- Inspected, diagnosed and troubleshot crossing electronic equipment, devices and structures and determined appropriate repairs for remediation.
- Used circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to complete work accurately.
- Installed, analyzed and repaired railroad intercommunication systems.
- Inspected and tested hotbox detectors, interlocks and other signal equipment.
- Installed new crossings and signals and repaired existing structures and components to improve safety and prevent accidents.
- Located in-ground cable, pulled new cable and completed wiring of crossing structures.
- Cleaned lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
- Replaced defective wiring, broken lenses and burned-out light bulbs.
- Analyzed interlocks and hotbox detectors to maintain signal communication.
- Inspected electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates to repair defective electrical connections and parts.
Landscaper
Hillside Landscaping
Olean, NY
03.1996 - 03.2002
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Assisted in planning and designing of landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers.
- Weeded flower beds to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Assisted in building decks and patios to create outdoor living spaces.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
Education
Building Construction Technology
BOCES Cattaraugus-Allegany
Belmont, NY06-1991
High School Diploma -
Bolivar Central School
Bolivar, NY06-1991
Skills
- Vast knowledge of crossing signals and operations
- Some knowledge of train control signals
- Basic knowledge of signal systems
- Good Mechanical Skills
- Good Safety Culture
- Rules and Regulations
- Project Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- FRA
- Traffic Signals
- Signal Maintenance
- Signal Operation
- Direct Support
Timeline
Signal Supervisor
Western New York & Pa Railroad
05.2015 - 02.2024
Signal Maintainer
Western New York & Pa Railroad
03.2003 - 05.2015
Landscaper
Hillside Landscaping
03.1996 - 03.2002
Building Construction Technology
BOCES Cattaraugus-Allegany
High School Diploma -
Bolivar Central School
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