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Terrance Parks

Humble,Texas

Summary

Background includes handling both passenger and freight needs. Proficient in routine procedures, customer service needs and emergency response. Well-versed in inspecting switches, performing yard movements and diagnosing minor equipment issues. Hardworking Train Conductor offering [Number]+ years of related experience and strong desire to make positive impact on business operations through skilled service and knowledgeable leadership. Talented communicator, organizer and problem-solver. Desiring fast-paced position at [Company].

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Conductor

BNSF Railway Company
Houston, TX
08.2018 - Current

Move freight safely following company rules

  • Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • 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.

Conductor

CN Railroad
Memphis, TN
02.2015 - 10.2017

Move freight safely following company rules

  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes.
  • 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.
  • Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.

Professional Painter

M&H Building Spec.
Las Vegas, NV
03.1996 - 08.2014

prep and paint walls using defferent equipment ,airless,HVLP,brush,roller,ect

  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for each specific job.
  • Protected all surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Cleaned and properly stored all [Type] equipment and supplies at end of each workday and removed trash and debris from work areas.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.

Bridge Crewchief/Combat Engineer

US ARMY
FT Riley, KS
02.1993 - 02.1996

Sgt e-5 ,Honorable Discharge

  • Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
  • Directed installation and removal of minefields in combat operations areas, often working under time constraints and in volatile geographic areas.
  • Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
  • Effectively managed team of [Number] personnel in mine-clearing operations, which resulted in zero injuries.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $[Amount].

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Sierra Nevada Highschool
Reno, NV
10.1992

Skills

  • Maintaining equipment
  • Emergency procedures
  • Self-starter
  • Fast learner
  • Flexible schedule

Timeline

Conductor

BNSF Railway Company
08.2018 - Current

Conductor

CN Railroad
02.2015 - 10.2017

Professional Painter

M&H Building Spec.
03.1996 - 08.2014

Bridge Crewchief/Combat Engineer

US ARMY
02.1993 - 02.1996

High School Diploma - undefined

Sierra Nevada Highschool
Terrance Parks