Todd Hall
Caseyville,Illinois
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in train operations and maintenance. Skilled in effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, contributing to enhanced safety and operational efficiency throughout tenure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
The Prairie Line
St. Louis, MO
01.2013 - 07.2025
- Ensured that all operating rules were followed at all times.
- Reported any irregularities or malfunctions to the engineer or supervisor immediately.
- Communicated with other personnel via radio or telephone while on duty.
- Inspected trains for safety hazards or issues prior to departure.
- Monitored track conditions for obstructions or signal problems along the route.
- Operated switches and signals in accordance with established procedures.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release
- Adjusted brakes according to instructions from engineers when necessary.
- Conducted periodic equipment inspections during trips to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Inspected switches on daily basis.
- Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
- Performed emergency and regular maintenance on rail cars and trains during, before and after trips to optimize functionality.
Train Maintenance of Way Crew
The Prairie Line
St. Louis , MO
01.2013 - 07.2025
- Modified switch points based on supervisor instructions.
- Conveyed timely progress updates to supervisors concerning assigned tasks.
- Eliminated vegetation flanking tracks employing weed whackers or sickles.
- Facilitated installation of new crossties by hand-digging holes for placement
- Executed visual assessments of various elements within train system, such as switches, signals, and crossings.
- Tested rail joints manually or with specialized testing equipment to ensure that they meet industry standards.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks onto the railroad tracks using forklifts or cranes.
- Inspected railroad track and components for defects, such as broken ties, misaligned rails, and deteriorated ballast.
- Measured distances between railroad ties accurately with tape measurer or laser leveler.
- Performed routine maintenance on all types of mechanical devices used in track construction projects.
- Installed new rail sections with the help of a crane operator and ensured proper alignment with adjacent sections.
- Cleared obstructions from railroad tracks employing shovels, rakes, and brooms.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations such as derailment
- Operated equipment including hydraulic jacks, drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
- Used power tools to cut away old railway ties when needed.
- Repaired or replaced damaged railroad ties utilizing jackhammers, crowbars, pickaxes, and other tools.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations such as derailments or collisions by helping clear debris from the tracks quickly.
- Completed maintenance and repairs on tracks and adjacent equipment.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times while working onsite near active train lines.
- Welded newly laid track parts to existing parts and verified proper joining and work quality.
- Operated single- or multiple-head spike driving machines to drive spikes into ties and secure rails.
- Reshaped worn or damaged railroad switch points with portable power grinders.
Owner/Operator Owner/Operator Business
Hall's Lawn Service
Collinsville, IL
06.2006 - 01.2022
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Implemented quality assurance systems, enhancing product integrity. Increased client portfolio from three to eighty-three in residential and commercial sectors.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of jobs.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Evaluated finished products to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
Collinsville, IL05-2006
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Signal interpretation
- Train operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Track inspection
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Train Conductor
The Prairie Line
01.2013 - 07.2025
Train Maintenance of Way Crew
The Prairie Line
01.2013 - 07.2025
Owner/Operator Owner/Operator Business
Hall's Lawn Service
06.2006 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School