Russell S. Mckee
Mechanical 1 Foreman at BNSF Railway
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Chicago, ILMember since August 8, 2026
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About
Seeking position in the railroad industry that utilizes my 20+ years of combined experience working in the railroad and construction industries. Includes 10+ years of managing both union and non-union employees. Willing to relocate.
Experience
Mechanical 1 Foreman - BNSF RAILWAY - Chicago, IL
(2024-04)
- Manage locomotive service track including repairing FRA defects and fueling inbound locomotives - avg 20-30 per shift (12 hours)
- Assign locomotives to outbound trains
- Assist in transportation department
- Supervise up to 24 employees per shift (12 hours)
Trainmaster - Transportation Department - NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD - Chicago, IL
(2020-03 - 2022-01)
- Manage train crews
- Conduct safety audits and safety meetings
- Daily job briefing
- Transported and picked up crew members (engineers and conductors)
- Involved in employee investigations
Operations Supervisor - I.T.S. CONGLOBAL INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SHIPPING AND DISTRIBUTION - Detroit, MI
(2014-09 - 2020-03)
- CN facility home terminal
- Assist at the CXS and NS yards
- Load/unload shipping containers from rail cars by use of Gantry cranes and side loaders
- Securement verifications
- Conduct safety audits and safety meetings
- Daily job briefing
Operations Manager - WIMSATT BUILDING MATERIALS - Sterling Heights, MI
(1995-07 - 2010-05)
- Oversee inbound/outbound deliveries
- Monitor inventory levels
- Maintain warehouse and yard cleanliness
- Assist customers with orders in yard and office
- Conduct safety audits and safety meetings
- Daily job briefing
Education
Diploma - Lamphere High School
Skills
Mechanical 1 Foreman at BNSF Railway