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Rufus Hayes

Rufus Hayes

Warrenton,VA

Summary

Experienced and certified trainmen with 20 years in the industry, possessing engineer and conductor certifications, as well as a strong background in customer service/support. Seeking a managerial role in transportation to leverage skills and expertise. Recognized for self-motivation, reliability, and a strong work ethic. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new situations. Utilizing comprehensive railroad knowledge, education, and training to drive future advancement through dedication and hard work.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Mgr/ DSLE Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers

Keolis Rail Service Virginia
02.2017 - Current
  • Managed day to day operations overseeing 50 plus employees.
  • Created and helped implement strategies to reduce and resolve short-term and long-term operational challenges around manpower management, customer service, fleet management, employee engagement and asset management.
  • Part of a management team that helped promote employees to work over 9yrs injury free to present.
  • Demonstrated ability in creative problem solving, planning/executing large organizational changes, and motivating employees.
  • Responsible for Locomotive operators training and qualifications.
  • Proctored exams and annual qualifying rides for all Locomotive operators under my supervision to ensure proper rules compliance and train handling.
  • Qualified to interpret locomotive event recorder data for train handling and derailment investigations highway crossing accidents etc.
  • Perform regular efficiency and operational testing, document performance and submit data promptly and accurately.
  • Monitor and Approving time sheets/Payroll weekly.

Locomotive Engineer/ Passenger Train Conductor

Keolis Rail Service Virginia
07.2010 - 02.2017
  • Provided outstanding customer service regarding ticket issues, complaints and all other on-board service.
  • Responsible for carrying out accurate daily instructions through effective job briefings to ensure all responsibilities are understood and executed.
  • Promoted yard and on road safety by working in a safe manner. 11+ years injury free.
  • Confer with conductors and Dispatcher personnel to issue or receive information concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains.
  • Inspect trains by performing brake test, checking fuel levels, and other supplies before each trip, in addition to checking for any mechanical issues or defects.
  • Prepare reports regarding any problems encountered such as accidents, signaling issues, unscheduled stops, or delays.
  • Successfully operated locomotives transporting 1,000+ passengers a day SAFELY from Virginia to Washington, DC.
  • Assembling and disassembling trains consist.

Conductor

Norfolk Southern Railroad
10.2005 - 07.2010
  • Respond to emergency conditions and breakdowns, following applicable safety procedures and rules.
  • Perform various switching operations by coupling and uncoupling to assemble trains.
  • Controlling the train's movement while operating in reverse.
  • Completing en-route paperwork. Also communicated operational issues and changes to lead supervisors on a regular basis.
  • Inspect equipment on Freight cars and Locomotives before departure to ensure safe compliance with FRA Regulations.
  • Readily available to report for duty on call 24 hours a day.
  • Proactively attended monthly safety meetings to ensure locomotive operation safety.
  • Communicated with Central Yard Office to locate and deliver freight to local area industries.
  • Transported Freight from state to state conversing signals, executing track authorities and speed restrictions on line of road.

Education

Locomotive Engineer Certification -

Keolis Engineer Training Facility
Boston, MA
02-2015

Passenger Conductor FRA Certification -

Keolis Rail Service Virginia
Manassas, VA
05-2010

Freight Conductor FRA Certification -

Norfolk Southern Training Center (NSTC)
McDonough, GA
09-2005

Transportation Systems & Office Tech Certification - (Transportation Systems And Office Technology)

Transportation Communications Union (TCU)
Washington, DC
01.2005

Visual Communications -

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
01-2002

Skills

  • Strong command of Microsoft Office tools
  • Knowledge of labor agreements
  • Proficient in negotiations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • In-depth understanding of NS, CSX, and NORAC operating rules
  • Office Proficiency and Assessment Certified (OPAC)
  • Proficient in handling freight and passenger rail systems
  • Oversight of rail yard operations
  • Effective team management
  • Efficient organizational skills
  • Client Support/Customer engagement

Timeline

Transportation Mgr/ DSLE Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers

Keolis Rail Service Virginia
02.2017 - Current

Locomotive Engineer/ Passenger Train Conductor

Keolis Rail Service Virginia
07.2010 - 02.2017

Conductor

Norfolk Southern Railroad
10.2005 - 07.2010

Locomotive Engineer Certification -

Keolis Engineer Training Facility

Passenger Conductor FRA Certification -

Keolis Rail Service Virginia

Freight Conductor FRA Certification -

Norfolk Southern Training Center (NSTC)

Transportation Systems & Office Tech Certification - (Transportation Systems And Office Technology)

Transportation Communications Union (TCU)

Visual Communications -

Ferris State University

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