Steven Tressler
Brownsville,PA
Summary
Dynamic Conductor/Engineer with CSX Transportation, Inc., recognized for enhancing safety and operational efficiency. Expertise in locomotive troubleshooting and effective communication led to improved on-time performance. A reliable team player, adept at mentoring junior engineers and implementing structured onboarding programs, ensuring seamless integration and performance continuity.
Professional with strong background in rail operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks. Skilled in time management, route planning, and emergency response. Focused on team collaboration and achieving operational goals, adapting seamlessly to changing conditions. Known for reliability, effective communication, and attention to detail.
Seasoned transportation professional knowledgeable about railway and yard operations. Background overseeing switching, cargo handling and safety needs. Possessing Locomotive Engineer, Certified Conductor, RCO Certified. An advanced understanding of Locomotive handling, yard switching procedures and RCO operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conductor/Engineer
CSX Transportation, Inc.
11.2000 - Current
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Contributed to on-time performance by swiftly addressing any operational issues or delays.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Enhanced safety measures by strictly adhering to railroad regulations and conducting thorough pre-departure inspections.
- Guided new hires through on-the-job training, sharing valuable insights and best practices for success in the conductor role.
- Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to provide accurate updates on train status, aiding in efficient scheduling and allocation of resources.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed for each trip, including incident reports when applicable, maintaining effective record-keeping systems within the organization.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected changes in programming or personnel, ensuring continuity of performance standards.
- 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.
- Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
- Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.
- Supported junior engineers through mentorship, offering guidance on complex problem-solving and technical skills development.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing structured onboarding program for new engineers, reducing ramp-up time.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brownsville Area High School
Brownsville, PA06-1994
Skills
- Maintaining equipment
- Locomotive troubleshooting
- Train operation
- Freight handling
- Emergency response procedures
- Route logs
- Hazardous materials awareness
- Switching operations
- Signal interpretation
- Air brake systems
- Train inspection procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Two-way communication device use
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Punctuality
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Detail-oriented
- Automatic rail switches
- Safety procedures
- Brake examination tests
- Train assembly
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Computer literacy
- Professionalism
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safety monitoring
- Time management abilities
- Accident reporting
- Risk management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Equipment inspection
- Load management
- Mechanical inspection
- Locomotive operation
- Route knowledge
- Mechanical aptitude
- Maintaining facilities
- Physical coordination
- Logistical planning
Certification
Certified Conductor
Licensed Locomotive Engineer
RCO Certified
Timeline
Conductor/Engineer
CSX Transportation, Inc.
11.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Brownsville Area High School
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