Jacques Dolande

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.

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

Diploma - Diesel Technology II - Universal Technical Institute (UTI) (2023-05)

High School Diploma - Rick Reedy High School (2019-06)