Thomas Knutson
Custer,MT
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in railway signaling systems. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support, contributing to improved operational efficiency and safety compliance. Committed to delivering high-quality results in every project.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Signal Maintainer
CPKC Railway
Kenmare, North Dakota
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained and repaired signal equipment, enhancing operational reliability and safety
- Inspected, diagnosed and troubleshot crossing electronic equipment, devices and structures and determined appropriate repairs for remediation
- Collaborated with team members to address and resolve complex signal problems.
- Provided technical support to other personnel regarding troubleshooting techniques for railway signaling systems.
- Accurately documented maintenance activities and repairs in system logs.
- Used circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to complete work accurately.
- Inspected signal systems for functionality and regulatory compliance.
Mail Clerk
United States Post Office
Billings, Montana
09.2015 - 08.2020
- Operated mail processing equipment to ensure accurate delivery.
- Sorted incoming mail by destination and type for efficient processing.
- Adhered to safety regulations while operating machinery in the mailroom area.
- Collaborated with team members to manage workflow during peak periods.
- Trained new employees on mail handling procedures and safety standards.
- Scanned documents into electronic filing systems.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
Signal Maintainer
BNSF Railroad
Hardin, Montana
10.2000 - 03.2015
- Maintained and repaired signal equipment to ensure reliable operations.
- Diagnosed issues in signaling systems using diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Inspected signal systems for proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on various types of railroad signaling systems to ensure proper operation.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in system logs to ensure compliance and facilitate future reference.
- Conducted regular inspections of all signal equipment to verify their reliability and safety compliance
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex signal problems
- Repaired damaged cables, wires, relays, control panels, and other related components of the railway signaling system.
- Provided technical support to other personnel regarding troubleshooting techniques for railway signaling systems.
- Inspected railroad tracks for obstructions that could interfere with the operation of signaling systems.
- Evaluated operational performance data from different parts of a signaling system to identify potential issues
- Installed new crossing signals to improve safety at intersections. and signals and repaired existing structures and components to improve safety and prevent accidents.
Education
Aircraft communications and navigation systems
USAF Technical Training
Keesler AFB Biloxi Mississippi04-1988
High School Diploma -
Fromberg High School
Fromberg, MT05-1983
Skills
- Signal diagnostics
- Equipment repair and troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Signal Maintainer
CPKC Railway
08.2020 - Current
Mail Clerk
United States Post Office
09.2015 - 08.2020
Signal Maintainer
BNSF Railroad
10.2000 - 03.2015
Aircraft communications and navigation systems
USAF Technical Training
High School Diploma -
Fromberg High School