Taylor Dickeson
Romeoville,IL
Summary
Contributed 100% effort to overcome challenges in various tasks. Supported peers through collaboration and knowledge sharing. Open to relocation for employment opportunities across the US.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific
Chicago, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Operated locomotives safely and efficiently across diverse terrains and weather conditions.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure mechanical integrity and compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute timely train schedules and maintain operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed technical issues promptly, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
Railroad Conductor
Union Pacific
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew
- Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures
- Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
- Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
- Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses
- Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
- Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
- Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device.
- Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
- Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
Automotive Terminal Manager
Remprex
Schiller Park, IL
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Implement a safe and efficient rail transportation strategy that supports the company's overall strategic business plan, performance objectives, and customer expectations.
- Understand and execute best-in-class rail transportation/logistics practices.
- Bring to work a positive, proactive demeanor resulting in superior teamwork, mentoring, and collaboration with team members while demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
- Steadfast adherence to all safety requirements at all times while instilling a culture of safety first throughout the department.
- Oversee asset planning and monitor budgets.
- Develop strong relationships with our customers and their rail logistics/operations teams.
- Manage/Oversee rail unloaders to make sure they are following all company’s rules and safety guidelines, when offloading/loading vehicles from auto railcars.
- Release/Spot loaded and unloaded auto railcars when work is complete and railcar is empty or loaded.
- Report damages and any missing parts from cars.
- Oversee the security team and the carriers who pick up vehicles to make sure they’re reporting damages and outgating all shipments correctly, as well as abiding by all safety procedures that are in place including wearing all necessary PPE.
Railroad Conductor
BNSF Railway
Aurora, IL
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew
- Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures
- Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
- Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists
- Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses
- Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
- Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
- Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device.
- Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
- Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
- Work for BNSF Metra as well/ follow all rules and guidelines within job description.
- Work outside in ALL weather conditions/ walk on uneven ground for up to 12 hours a day.
Switching
RJ Corman
Chicago Heights, IL
03.2017 - 10.2018
- We are a 24/7 operational yard contracted by Union Pacific. I unload/load brand new cars off the rail cars to its destination. As part of this I check for any damages including scratches flat tires dents etc. Also I work outside in ANY weather condition.
Technician Apprentice
DMC Security
Midlothian, IL
10.2015 - 03.2017
- I installed camera systems and fire alarms. My job consisted of installation, troubleshooting, running wire and programming either cameras or fire alarms.
Cashier/Sales Associate
Dollar Tree
Merrionette Park, IL
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Cashier/ truck unloaded/ stocker
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Palos Hills, IL01.2013
Skills
- Strategic Decision-Making
- High Work Ethic
- Rapid Adaptability
- Exceptional Reliability
- Situational Awareness
Certification
- Class 1 Conductor 49 CFR part 240/242. Certificate
- Class 1 Locomotive Engineer
Assessments
Work style: Reliability — Expert Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Expert Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific
03.2025 - Current
Railroad Conductor
Union Pacific
10.2022 - Current
Automotive Terminal Manager
Remprex
10.2020 - 10.2022
Railroad Conductor
BNSF Railway
10.2018 - 06.2021
Switching
RJ Corman
03.2017 - 10.2018
Technician Apprentice
DMC Security
10.2015 - 03.2017
Cashier/Sales Associate
Dollar Tree
07.2014 - 10.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School