Shawn Sands
Graham,WA
Summary
Freight train conductor with over 10 years' experience in high-stress, 24/7 on call environments. Skilled fabricator, welder and mechanic on my free time who is adept at finding creative solutions to unconventional problems in hazardous locations safely. Very experienced in using all tools, performing repairs, trouble shooting, fabrication and building various things
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Train Conductor
BNSF Railway
Auburn, WA, WA
03.2012 - Current
- Communicate with train dispatchers, Yardmasters, and Management to obtain movement directions, work orders as well as receive information and act on verbal or written instructions by various communication devices ie hand held radio
- Maintain strict schedules for cargo being setout, delivered and picked up enroute
- Maintain constant radio communication with Fort Worth Texas dispatchers and local yardmasters for instructions to land trains or depart.
- Performed daily inspections on railcars and locomotives ie safety inspections and air tests on locomotives and rail cars
- Observe, interpret and relay hand, lantern, and other signals for train movement while working after hours.
- Judge and control speed and clearance distance of cars
- Operate track switches and derails to change train routing within yards or on road
- Check switch points for proper alignment
- Switch, spot cars and determine train make-up
- Observe and monitor track conditions (e.g. broken rails, defective switches, weather-related problems)
- Inspect cars per federal regulations
- Observe and report on passing train conditions
- Work in extreme all-weather conditions
- Walk and perform work on uneven surfaces at all hours in all conditions
- Safety sensitive work environment
- Loud noise and fumes
- Work on and around heavy and moving machinery at all hours
- Perform required tasks 9 to 14 hours per shift at all hours in all environments
- Work on call 24/7, available 90 percent of my time
Residential Sprinkler Fitter
Patriot Fire Protection
Fife, WA
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Installed sprinkler systems into new and existing buildings.
- Tested existing fire suppression systems for faults.
- Drilled holes into parts of existing structures to complete piping meeting applicable codes.
- Worked in a construction environment
- Performed work from high locations in a scissor lift
Pump Truck Operator
Northwest Cascade Flohawks
Puyallup, WA
10.2007 - 10.2010
- Dispatched to locate, dig up, pump and repair plumbing, pumps and tanks on septic systems
- Maintained a current Class B commercial license operating a pump truck and vac truck
- Remained current on county certifications as a system inspector
- Trouble shot electrical systems and repaired panels, pumps and floats
- Worked on and around heavy and light machinery
- Performed RSS county inspections
- Operated drain cleaning equipment including cameras, jetting machines and various drain cleaning equipment
- Worked on call on a 24/7 schedule
Owner/Operator
Emerald City Smoothie
Orting, WA
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Organized vendors and contractors for store front build out
- Managed 4 employees and scheduling
- Ordered inventory and supplies to ensure store operations ran smoothly
- Attended local commerce meetings actively participating in the community
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
White River Highschool
Buckley, WA05.1996
Business And Managerial Economics
Green River Community College
Auburn, WASkills
- High mechanical aptitude
- Experience in Welding and Fabrication including operation with plasma cutters, grinders, cutting wheels
- Years of Knowledge and use of most hand tools
- Low voltage wiring and installation
- Experience using computers and equipment
- Extensive knowledge and ability to perform vehicle repairs and maintenance
- Ability to understand wiring schematics, instructions and diagrams
- Experience in management and customer service
- Ability to work in any environment, all hours for long periods of time
- Ability to focus on tasks at hand, meet deadlines and company goals
Accomplishments
- Purchased my first home at 19
- Opened, owned and operated a franchise business at 23
- Maintained a steady career as a railroad conductor for the past 10 years working 24/7 on call
Additional Information
- References
Paul Conner, Friend; BNSF Railway Conductor (509)670-3560
Scott Simmons, Friend; BNSF Railway Engineer (509)630-1551
Parry Austin, Friend, BNSF Railway Engineer (253)209-9093
Richard Sands, Father, Retired government (253)666-0141
Timeline
Freight Train Conductor
BNSF Railway
03.2012 - Current
Residential Sprinkler Fitter
Patriot Fire Protection
11.2010 - 12.2011
Pump Truck Operator
Northwest Cascade Flohawks
10.2007 - 10.2010
Owner/Operator
Emerald City Smoothie
High School Diploma -
White River Highschool
Business And Managerial Economics
Green River Community College