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Dennis R. Hensley

Hammond,IN

Summary

Driven worker with nearly eight years of experience in various labor-intensive roles, beginning in high school. Experience in railroad operations, industrial transloading, and emergency response, complemented by a strong focus on safety and risk management. Works in high-pressure environments while fostering effective team dynamics and maintaining a steadfast commitment to workplace safety. A proactive approach to challenges ensures consistent delivery of high-quality results in demanding settings. Equipped with a willingness and eagerness to learn new skills and abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/EMT

Whiting Fire Department
09.2024 - Current
  • Respond to emergency calls involving fires, medical emergencies or hazardous materials, ensuring rapid and effective interventions.
  • Train and communicate with other neighboring cities and dispatchers to provide the best care and services possible.

Mechanical Carman

CSX Railroad
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Inspected, repaired, and maintained freight cars to ensure compliance with FRA regulations and company safety standards.
  • Utilized equipment like forklifts and common hand and power tools to aid in repairs. Also made repairs using stick welding to secure grab irons and other appliances.

Steamer/Loader

Wolf Lake Terminal
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Heat railcars to a certain temperature range and transload the product to the necessary location. Approximately anywhere from ten to thirty trucks per day.
  • Used radio communication to communicate with coworkers to prevent miscommunication within the work environment.

Remote Control Operator

Gary Railway
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Used a remote-control box to control train movement to conduct switching operations within the industry to provide services.

Certified Conductor

Watco/Cicero Central
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Align switches for proper movement over rail. Able to apply and release handbrakes of railcars safely and properly.
  • Control movement around a railyard and spot railcars for loading/unloading areas.

Education

Honors High School Diploma - Core 40 Honors

Whiting High School
Whiting, IN
05.2019

Skills

  • Forklift experience
  • Communication skills
  • Common/power tool experience
  • Worksite safety awareness
  • Safety compliant
  • Willing to learn
  • Welding experience
  • Fire suppression tools operations

Certification

  • EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
  • Firefighter 1 & 2 Certification
  • Welding SMAW Horizontal 1/2 (CSX)
  • Welding SMAW Vertical-Up 1/2 (CSX)

Timeline

Firefighter/EMT

Whiting Fire Department
09.2024 - Current

Mechanical Carman

CSX Railroad
11.2023 - 09.2024

Steamer/Loader

Wolf Lake Terminal
04.2023 - 11.2023

Remote Control Operator

Gary Railway
09.2022 - 04.2023

Certified Conductor

Watco/Cicero Central
05.2021 - 07.2022

Honors High School Diploma - Core 40 Honors

Whiting High School

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References available upon request.
Dennis R. Hensley