Ty Stepniewski
Shawano,WI
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rail Switchman / Trackmobile Operator
Ryder System Logistics
Green Bay, WI
09.2023 - Current
- Execute daily switching of inbound/outbound railcars within high-volume paper mill environment
- Operate rail trackmobile to efficiently position cars across facility and interchange areas
- Collaborate with logistics and Class I railroads to maintain flow and meet shipping timelines
- Conduct pre/post-trip inspections of rail equipment for functionality and safety compliance
- Train new hires on switching protocols and safety procedures, contributing to team development
Conductor / Signal Maintainer
Canadian National Railway
Green Bay, WI
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Performed hands-on switching, assembling/disassembling trains, and interpreting dispatch instructions
- Conducted visual inspections on couplers, air hoses, and braking systems for mechanical integrity
- Maintained and repaired crossing signals and related electrical components across assigned territory
- Participated in FRA compliance audits and field inspections of track and signal integrity
- Collaborated with engineers and yard crews to execute safe rail movements in variable conditions
Yardmaster / Locomotive Engineer / Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
St. Paul, MN
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Oversaw day-to-day yard operations while controlling locomotive via RCL technology
- Directed inbound and outbound train assembly and car classification for service delivery
- Scheduled and executed local industry service in the Twin Cities area with high attention to detail
- Created and assigned multiple switching tasks to other working crews as Yardmaster
Conductor / Switchman
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
Horicon, WI
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Managed local and regional freight movements between Madison and Chicago corridors
- Coordinated rail service to various industries with precision switching under tight schedules
- Maintained strong knowledge of train consists and efficient route planning
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railway
Columbus, OH
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Responsible for long-haul freight movements between Columbus and Sandusky
- Delivered carloads to local industries in compliance with FRA standards and company policy
- Routinely coordinated mainline track authorities with numerous dispatchers
Production Operator / Forklift Operator
Wisconsin Film and Bag
Shawano, WI
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Oversaw product quality along the production line to ensure specs were consistently met
- Operated forklift to transport goods, raw materials, and finished product within warehouse
Education
Associates - Fire Protection
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI04.2025
Certificate - Railroad Safety Transportation
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN03.2015
Skills
- Railyard Operations
- Team Leadership
- Heavy Equipment
- Fire Protection
- Communication
- Fireground Operations
- Pump Operations
- Scene Size-Up
- Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Airway Management
- CPR & AED Use
- Trauma and Medical Emergency Care
- Incident Command Awareness
Certification
- EMT-B, State of Wisconsin, 12/27
- Firefighter I, 12/24
- Hazardous Materials Operations, 12/24
- Driver/Operator – Pumper, 03/25
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: True
Timeline
Rail Switchman / Trackmobile Operator
Ryder System Logistics
09.2023 - Current
Conductor / Signal Maintainer
Canadian National Railway
06.2021 - 09.2023
Yardmaster / Locomotive Engineer / Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
09.2017 - 06.2021
Conductor / Switchman
Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
06.2017 - 09.2017
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railway
05.2015 - 06.2017
Production Operator / Forklift Operator
Wisconsin Film and Bag
07.2014 - 01.2015
Associates - Fire Protection
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Certificate - Railroad Safety Transportation
Dakota County Technical College