Shane Simpson
Taylor Ridge,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Locomotive Conductor with extensive experience at Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway. Expert in air brake systems and signal interpretation, ensuring safety and efficiency in train operations. Proven ability to develop recruitment plans, enhancing team performance and maintaining operational excellence. Strong mechanical aptitude complemented by effective communication skills.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locomotive Conductor, Brakeman, Switchman
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway
02.2006 - Current
- Maintained strict schedules for cargo.
- Performed air brake testing.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Interpreted train orders, signals or railroad rules and regulations that governed locomotive operation.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Conferred with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive stops, delays or oncoming train information.
- Monitored gauges or meters that measured speed, amperage or air pressure in brake lines or main reservoirs.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Developed and implemented recruitment plans to maintain full group of performers.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, ILHigh School Diploma -
Abingdon High School
Abingdon, ILRailroad Sciences
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSkills
- First aid training
- Air brake systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Signal interpretation
- Conducting
- Freight handling
Certification
FRA Conductor/Brakeman/Switchman for BNSF Railway
Timeline
Locomotive Conductor, Brakeman, Switchman
Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway
02.2006 - Current
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Carl Sandburg College
High School Diploma -
Abingdon High School
Railroad Sciences
Johnson County Community College
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