Steven Keown
Moody
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
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
Work History
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
07.2022 - Current
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed air brake connection coupling.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Cut, switched and swaped out railcars.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Operate remote trains around the yard.
Truck Driver
XPO Logistics
05.2020 - 07.2022
Heavy Tow Truck Driver
Weil Wrecker Service
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Overhead Crane Operator
Oneil Steel
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Updated system to keep accurate track of materials.
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Controlled cranes from remote control panel for safe and accurate operation.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Loaded Steel onto flatbed trucks or trailers.
Truck Driver
XPO Logistics
06.2007 - 09.2015
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shade Valley
Irondale, Al04-2004
Skills
- Maintaining equipment
- Radio communication
- Safety procedures
- Professionalism
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork
- Rules compliance
- Organizational skills
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Transportation reports
- Self motivation
- Routing efficiency
Timeline
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
07.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
XPO Logistics
05.2020 - 07.2022
Heavy Tow Truck Driver
Weil Wrecker Service
04.2019 - 03.2020
Overhead Crane Operator
Oneil Steel
03.2016 - 06.2018
Truck Driver
XPO Logistics
06.2007 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Shade Valley