Ryan Smith
Farmington,MN
Summary
Proven track record in locomotive engineering and delivery, with expertise in diesel engine repair and exceptional safety compliance, honed at CPKC. Skilled in optimizing yard operations and enhancing route efficiency, demonstrating a commitment to exceeding performance targets. Adept at fostering team collaboration and maintaining a positive attitude in high-pressure environments. Seasoned Locomotive Engineer with 4 years of experience. Successful at maintaining clean and organized cars with knowledge of manual and automatic rail switched. Dedicated to following schedules and preventive maintenance. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
CPKC
08.2020 - Current
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Designed route and delivery schedules for consist of locomotives.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Operated automated systems to propel trains, add or remove cars and switch cars around to unload freight.
- Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
Locomotive Conductor
CPKC
04.2018 - Current
- Maintained strict schedules for cargo.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Interpreted train orders, signals or railroad rules and regulations that governed locomotive operation.
- Made public announcements on routes and delays.
- Developed and implemented recruitment plans to maintain full group of performers.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
Delivery Driver
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Wing Senior High School
Red Wing, MN06.1990
Skills
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Brake examination tests
- Passenger locomotives
- Refueling
- Car coupling
- Automatic rail switches
- Electric freight locomotives
- Yard operations
- Safety rules and regulations
- Brake control operation
- Department of Transportation Regulations
- Engine tests
- On-board inspections
Certification
- Licensed Engineer/Conductor/Remote - 6 years 4 months
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
CPKC
08.2020 - Current
Locomotive Conductor
CPKC
04.2018 - Current
Delivery Driver
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
01.2016 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Red Wing Senior High School
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