Jacques Dolande
Transportation and Mechanical Professional
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About
Dedicated transportation and mechanical professional with over a decade of hands-on experience in rail, transit, marine, and industrial operations. Recognized for exceptional safety leadership, having trained seven operators without incident and received the Railroad Safety Green Cross — an award typically reserved for paid employees. Skilled in locomotive engineering, diesel mechanics, public relations, and museum operations, with a track record of stepping up to leadership roles and building organizations from the ground up.
Experience
Dispatcher - Old Town Trolley Tours - Boston, MA
(2026-02)
- Coordinated trolley scheduling and routing operations
- Managed driver communications and tour logistics
Deck Hand - Block Island Ferry - Point Judith, RI
(2026-05 - 2026-06)
- Marine vessel operations and passenger safety
- Deck maintenance and cargo handling
Non-EMT Transit Driver - CJP Transit - North Attleborough, MA
(2026-01 - 2026-05)
- Passenger transportation and ADA-accessible vehicle operation
- Safety compliance and route management
Marine Pipefitter - General Dynamics – Electric Boat - Marine Division
(2025-09 - 2025-10)
- Installed and maintained marine piping systems
- Worked in compliance with marine engineering standards
Trolley Driver - McKinney Downtown Trolley - McKinney, TX
(2024-11 - 2025-09)
- Operated vintage trolley on downtown routes
- Passenger safety and customer service
Package Handler / Baggage Handler / Mail Sorter - United Parcel Service (UPS) - DFW, TX
(2024-08 - 2025-06)
- Aircraft load/unloading and logistics support
Station Master / Conductor / Locomotive Engineer & Fireman - Six Flags Over Texas - Arlington, TX
(2023-10 - 2024-07)
- Operated steam locomotives and managed station operations
- Maintained safety standards and guest communications
Switchman / Brakeman - Railserve Company - Longview, TX
(2023-06 - 2023-07)
- GCORE training completed
Train Attendant - Grapevine Vintage Railroad - Grapevine, TX
(2022-07 - 2022-09)
- Passenger and guest services, public relations
Certified Transit Conductor - McKinney Avenue Transit Authority - Dallas, TX
(2020-06 - 2022-02)
Conductor of the Year Award recipient, 2021
- Streetcar operation, safety organization, and training
Education
Diploma - Diesel Technology II - Universal Technical Institute (UTI) (2023-05)
High School Diploma - Rick Reedy High School (2019-06)
