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Travis Houston

Holbrook,AZ

Summary

Dedicated Train Conductor with over 6 years of experience, committed to enhancing business operations through exceptional service and effective leadership. Proven ability to communicate clearly, organize efficiently, and solve problems adeptly in high-pressure environments. Eager to leverage expertise in a dynamic role at Amtrak, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence while ensuring seamless operations. Passionate about positively impacting team performance and customer satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Train Conductor

BNSF Railroad
07.2022 - Current
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Made public announcements on routes and delays.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.

Laborer

BNSF Railway MOW
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Laborer using various hand tools
  • Boom truck operator
  • Fuel Truck Driver
  • Fuel production machines at end of day
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Track and order supplies as needed
  • Machine Operator
  • Grinder/Thermite welder
  • Roadway Equipment Mechanic
  • Trouble shooting and repair using power tools, hand tools, multimeters and welding.

Forklift Operator and Order Selector

Pepsi Bottling
01.2004 - 01.2019
  • Operating a hosteler/yard tractor
  • Working in a high-speed manufacturing environment (e.g., team-oriented, deadline driven, high performance demands, fast-paced)
  • Driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product)
  • Working with standards of operation (e.g., OSHA requirements on minimum/maximum speeds, signaling, putting products in appropriate areas)
  • Lifting cases weighing 20-50 pounds repeatedly throughout a long work period. Also requires carrying and lifting cases while reaching, bending, climbing, walking/standing to move product through warehouse

Education

A.A. - General studies that included: Calculus, Chemistry, Computers, Economics, Writing and Communication

South Seattle College
Seattle, WA
2019

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Product Quality Insurance Foreman
  • Manage small two-person production team
  • Schedule day/time of incoming product
  • Assign out going trailer loads
  • Coordinated product location in warehouse
  • Task/Time Management
  • Strong organizational skills and problem solving
  • Skilled at creating a plan and following procedures
  • Proficient production quota, cases per hour
  • Plan and prioritize objectives in order to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
  • Additional Skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Work well in a team environment
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Effective working independently
  • Efficient with technology and computers
  • Making announcements
  • Overseeing deliveries
  • Managing yard switching
  • Switching cars
  • Route planning
  • Maintaining safety
  • Hazmat procedures

Certification

  • Certified Train Conductor BNSF Railway
  • CPR/First Aid/AED, American Red Cross
  • 2019-03-18 – 2021-03-18
  • Forklift Operator, Pepsi Bottling
  • Lock Out Tag Out, OSHA
  • Class B CDL

Hazmat

Tanker

Timeline

Train Conductor

BNSF Railroad
07.2022 - Current

Laborer

BNSF Railway MOW
07.2019 - 07.2022

Forklift Operator and Order Selector

Pepsi Bottling
01.2004 - 01.2019

A.A. - General studies that included: Calculus, Chemistry, Computers, Economics, Writing and Communication

South Seattle College

Awards & Honors

Honor Role/Dean’s List South Seattle College, Fall 2015, Fall 2017, Winter 2018, High Five Award, Pepsi Bottling, 2015, Award given in recognition of going above and beyond at work

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