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.
