LaBryan Washington

Motivated in DOT / railroad with experience in freight, and commuter train operations. Demonstrated ability to work safely, communicate clearly and make sound decisions. Committed to providing outstanding customer service and meeting or exceeding safety standards.

Railroad Conductor at Illinois Central Railroad (2022-08 – Present)

• Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
• Maintained strict schedules for railcar cargo.
• Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
• Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
• Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
• Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.
• Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
• Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
• Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.

Operator at Hulcher Services Inc (2019-03 – 2022-07)

• Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
• rerailed derailed train cars due to train wrecks
• changed out locomotive traction motors and axles on a level one set out
• signal and mechanical blue flag protection training
• Performed inspections and routine maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Worked outside in all weather conditions.
• 24/7 on call Emergency response

Pump Installer at Layne Christensen Co (2015-06 – 2019-02)

• Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
• Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
• Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
• Worked as a derrick hand making couplings with 40 ft. drill rods using chain tones, drill slips, and elevators for deep water well drilling.

Sandblaster at UTLX Rail Car Company (2012-06 – 2013-02)

• My responsibilities included sandblasting Hoppers and tankers, Calibrating the confined spaces,and blowing off the remaining grit and /or sand off rail cars
• Maintenance on sand pots were a regular routine due to clogging of old and warn out sand grit
• Changed coupling and worked in safety sensitive work environment with silicosis.
• Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
• Used personal protective gear to eliminate exposure to harmful dust, fumes and materials.
• usage of an oxygen meter to detect any HAZMAT material lingering in a confined space
• Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone.

High School Diploma – Ville Platte High School (2009)