Tommy Chavis
Orange ,TX
Summary
Dedicated Train Conductor bringing 15+ years of experience in the field and commitment to customer satisfaction. Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. Looking for growth-oriented position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
Pearland , TX
2024.05 - Current
- Inspected trains for safety hazards or issues prior to departure.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of locomotives and cab cars.
- 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.
- Monitored track conditions for obstructions or signal problems along the route.
- Verified that all doors were closed properly before departure from each station.
- Conducted periodic equipment inspections during trips to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Adjusted brakes according to instructions from engineers when necessary.
- Operated switches and signals in accordance with established procedures.
- Collaborated with other crew members during emergency situations.
- Enforced company policies related to conduct, security, and fare collection.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Inspected switches on daily basis.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Upheld tight deadlines for delivery of freight and arrival of passengers.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Read and interpreted pieces in order to determine correct approaches.
- Managed holidays, events and seasonal plans.
- Guided rail cars and train movements.
- Arranged removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
- Conferred with engineers to plan regular repairs and necessary maintenance stops.
- Verified accuracy of timekeeping instruments with engineers to depart on time.
- Operated trains, adhered to route plans and maintained operations and repair schedules.
Postal Service Clerk
USPS
Orange Texas , TX
2013.11 - 2015.04
- Sorted, labeled and distributed incoming mail.
- Maintained accurate records of postage costs and other expenses.
- Processed customer orders for mailing supplies and services.
- Assisted customers with package tracking inquiries.
- Monitored equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Prepared parcels for shipping according to postal regulations.
- Verified accuracy of addresses on packages prior to shipment.
- Provided information about postal rates, products and services.
- Answered customer questions regarding postal procedures and policies.
- Operated mail sorting machines to separate letters by zip code.
- Scanned incoming packages into system to track delivery status.
- Inspected outgoing mail for compliance with postal regulations.
- Recorded international shipments in the customs declaration database.
- Performed daily cash reconciliation activities for retail sales transactions.
- Reconciled discrepancies between physical inventory counts and computerized records.
- Weighed parcels to determine appropriate postage rate charges.
- Collected payment from customers for merchandise purchased at post office retail store.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages in the equipment to supervisors.
- Ensured that all items had correct postage applied before being shipped out.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO2009-05
Skills
- Managing yard switching
- Safety Management
- Maintaining safety
- Timetable Adherence
- Route Planning
- Train Operation
- Overseeing deliveries
- Conducting
- Multitasking
- Professional Demeanor
- Routing efficiency
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Dispatch Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Train Conductor
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
2024.05 - Current
Postal Service Clerk
USPS
2013.11 - 2015.04
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
University of Missouri - Columbia
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