Description :

1. Supervised freight team responsible for millions of dollars worth of equipment and freight.
2. Maintained awareness of the surrounding area and supervise activity to ensure safety.
3. Handled hazardous material shipments or incidents safely and efficiently, without delay, and in accord with local, state, and federal regulations; being fully familiarized with the United States Hazardous Material Instructions for Rail.
4. Ensured compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
5. Reviewed instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew.
6. Inspected all equipment on cars prior to departures.
7. Received and transmitted information by radio and telephone.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

High School Diploma

Description :

1. Signaled engineers to begin train runs, stop trains, or change speed, using telecommunications equipment or hand signals.
2. Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
3. Kept records of the contents destination of each train car, and make sure that cars are added or removed at proper points on routes.
4. Operated controls to activate track switches traffic signals.
5. Directed engineers to move cars to fit planned train configurations, combining or separating cars to make up or break up trains.
6. Received instructions from dispatchers regarding trains routes, timetables, and cargoes Review schedules, switching orders, waybills, and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading information to plan work.
7. Confered with engineers regarding train routes, timetables, and cargoes, and to discuss alternative routes when there are rail defects or obstructions.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Reported to Train Depot to get Train TGBO's.
2. Conducted a job briefing with the train Engineer and view the Train manifest.
3. Communicated with dispatch to get clearance for departure.
4. Transported the freight train to either Bensonville, IL or St.
5. Became Federally Certified as a Freight Train Conductor.
6. Accepted the role as Supervisor.
7. Arranged for the removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

GED

Description :

1. Directed and instruct workers engaged in yard activities, such as switching tracks, coupling and uncoupling cars, and routing inbound and outbound traffic.
2. Kept records of the contents and destination of each train car, and made sure that cars were added or removed at proper points on routes.
3. Operated controls to activated track switched and traffic signals.
4. Instructed workers to set warning signals in front and at rear of trains during emergency stops.
5. Ensured compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad and safety rules and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
6. Safely performed all job responsibilities.
7. Inspected all equipment on cars prior to departures.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

High School Diploma

Description :

1. Safely moved freight trains from station to station.
2. Ensured manifest is correct.
3. Ensured all train components are in safe running condition, for example no flat spots on wheels, all doors and bins are closed and secured safely.
4. Ensured the airbrake system is properly functioning thoughout entire train consist.
5. Printed out manifest of train, and ensure cars are properly placed in consist of train.
6. Used hand and radio signals with engineer, brakemen, switchmen, other conductors, while switching cars in the train yard.
7. Communicated with dispatch via radio(handheld and in cab).

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

H.S. Diploma

Description :

1. Inspected all equipment on cars prior to departure.
2. Received and transmited information by radio and telephone.
3. Analyzed and interpreted bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.
4. Assisted and instructed train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars.
5. Operated locomotive equipment through the use of a remote control device.
6. Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems.
7. Received and transmitted information by radio and telephone.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma In Basic Studies

Description :

1. Performed conductor duties at Bellevue terminal, home terminal, the second largest rail yard in the United States, coordinating with the railroad, shipping companies, and engineers on the loading and unloading of freight and support for the operation of the train from one stop to the next.
2. Led the loading and unloading crew and monitored the team traveling on the train; coupled and decoupled trains before, during, and after transit and ensured track switches were properly aligned.
3. Remained on call at all times of the day or night, reporting for duty within 90 minutes of notification.
4. Gathered required documents, including clearances for self, the engineer, and crew.
5. Implemented safe loading and unloading procedures and monitored freight and mechanical safety during transit; maintained exceptional safety record, with zero safety or procedural violations.
6. Kept track of a large amount of data related to the transportation of cargo, including all train schools and records of cargo onboard the train; maintained safety check records and crew schedules.
7. Signaled the engineer to begin the train run by using both telecommunication and hand signals, received information regarding the train and rail conditions from the dispatcher.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associate Of Science In Business Administration

Description :

1. Directed and instructed workers engaged in yard activity, such as switching tracks, coupling and uncoupling cars, and routing inbound and outbound traffic.
2. Reviewed schedules, switching orders, waybills, and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading information.
3. Made sure train is properly secured(hand brakes/air brakes, derailer) at destination.
4. Received instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables, and cargoes.
5. Reviewed schedules, switching orders, way bills, and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading information and to plan work.
6. Inspected each car periodically during runs.
7. Read and understood bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associate Of Science

Description :

1. Redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
2. Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
3. Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather, and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
4. Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting.
5. Enforced the on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences.
6. Supervised and conducted the safe transportation of cargo containing automobiles, produce, and other consumer products by freight.
7. Inspected all equipment on cars prior to departures.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

B.S. In Technical Management

Description :

1. Received and transmitted information by radio or telephone.
2. Monitored any equipment issues and inspect all components on rail cars prior to departures.
3. Reviewed instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss them with locomotive engineer and train crew.
4. Operated locomotive equipment through the use of a remote control device.
5. Worked with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of rail cars.
6. Assisted and instructed train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses.
7. Read and understood bulletins, work orders, and switch lists.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Associate In Computer Science