Scott Grant
Fulton,IL
Summary
22 years of manufacturing, supervisor and machining.
Railroad switchman and conductor.
Experience in operating heavy equipment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Operator
Crossroads Logistics LLC.
Camanche, IA
05.2019 - Current
- Signaled crew members to direct movement of engines and train cars using hand signals, radios and other communication devices.
- Weighed loaded vehicles on scales located in the yard prior to departure for delivery.
- Drove engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple or switch railroad cars.
- Load Soybean Oil on tanker trucks and railcars
- Performed daily maintenance checks on yard switching equipment such as brakes, lights, tires.
- Inspected and maintained yard switching equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on vehicles used in yard work operations.
Conductor
Iowa Interstate Railroad
Silvis, IL
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Conduct trains in road and switching operations
- Assisted in training new conductors on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable railroad rules and regulations.
- Conducted safety inspections of train equipment prior to each trip.
- Observed train movement to ascertain functionality.
- Inspected track for obstructions or defects that could impact safe operation of the train.
- Prepared reports related to delays, accidents, and other incidents on board the train.
- Conducted periodic tests on brakes, air compressors, fuel tanks, oil levels.
- Operated switches, signals, crossings, and other railway devices along the route.
- Announced route destinations and changes via PA systems.
- Verified paperwork necessary for freight shipments was accurate before departure from stations.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
- Maintained communication with dispatchers and other crew members via radio or other methods.
- Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure proper switching operations when entering and leaving rail yards.
- Arranged removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops.
- Inspected switches on daily basis.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.
Switchman/Yardman/Shipping and Receiving
Rail.One USA
Clinton, IA
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Switch rail cars, operate fork lifts, telehandlers, and shuttlewagon
- Load and unload trucks and railcars.
- Controlled car routing with correct use of track switches.
- Confirmed railcar loads followed regulations by weighing while full and empty.
Switchman/Conductor
Union Pacific RR
Clinton, IA
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Switched railcars in a yard to spot industries and build outbound trains
- Completed Conductor Certification and Training.
Secondary Fixture Technician
Custom-Pak Inc
Clinton, IA
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Assembled Secondary fixtures for use in blow-molding facility using blueprints and fabrication
- Welding and Machining parts to build fixtures
- Incorporating PLC programming and vision systems into fixtures.
Supervisor/Group Leader
Custom-Pak Inc
Clinton, IA
11.2008 - 07.2011
- Supervised a group of blow-molding operators
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
Blow-Mold Machine Operator
Custom-Pak Inc
Clinton, IA
07.1991 - 11.2008
- Operated Blow-molding machine trimming plastic parts
- Built containers and pack parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Fulton High School
01.1990
Skills
- Plc Programming
- Welding
- Machining
- Railroad Switchman/Conductor
- Shuttlewagon Operator
- Forktruck Operator
- Experienced in mechanical assembly Vision System Certification
- Small parts assembly Worked with Mills, Lathes, Drill Presses and Band Saws
- Certified forklift operator Railroad Conductor Certification
- Pneumatic tools use
- Experienced in 120, 240 and PLC wiring
- Pressure gauge installation
- Maintenance of shop equipment
- Fusing, cutting and measuring tools experience
- Qualified in blueprint interpretation
- Knowledge of metal parts and assemblies
Timeline
Yard Operator
Crossroads Logistics LLC.
05.2019 - Current
Conductor
Iowa Interstate Railroad
03.2015 - 10.2018
Switchman/Yardman/Shipping and Receiving
Rail.One USA
05.2014 - 03.2015
Switchman/Conductor
Union Pacific RR
09.2013 - 03.2014
Secondary Fixture Technician
Custom-Pak Inc
07.2011 - 10.2013
Supervisor/Group Leader
Custom-Pak Inc
11.2008 - 07.2011
Blow-Mold Machine Operator
Custom-Pak Inc
07.1991 - 11.2008
High School Diploma - General
Fulton High School