Trenton Melton
Aberdeen,SD
Summary
Railway professional prepared for responsibilities in train operations, safety, and coordination. Possesses track record of ensuring timely departures and arrivals while maintaining high safety standards. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing operational needs. Skilled in route planning, communication, and problem resolution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
BNSF Railroad
03.2023 - Current
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating switch movements and coupling train cars during station stops.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and collaboration among crew members.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
Stocker
Walmart
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Combat Engineer (MOS 1371)
United States Marine Corps
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Strengthened unit readiness by consistently maintaining a high level of physical fitness and tactical expertise as required for combat engineer duties.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while supervising personnel in the execution of complex tasks, fostering a cohesive and motivated team environment.
- Enabled swift navigation in challenging terrain for military vehicles with the creation of durable crossing points utilizing both natural resources and prefabricated elements.
- Increased proficiency in combat engineering techniques by providing training and mentorship to junior personnel.
Education
No Degree - Engineering
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Maintaining safety
- Switching cars
- Making announcements
- Train Operation
- Maintaining equipment
- Timetable Adherence
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Situational Awareness
Timeline
Train Conductor
BNSF Railroad
03.2023 - Current
Stocker
Walmart
05.2021 - 06.2022
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
09.2020 - 03.2021
Combat Engineer (MOS 1371)
United States Marine Corps
08.2016 - 08.2020
No Degree - Engineering
Tarrant County College
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