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Education
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Derek Schultz

Cromwell

Summary

Dynamic Signal Maintainer with proven expertise at Cdl Electric, excelling in electrical troubleshooting and safety compliance. Adept at crew management and effective communication, I consistently ensured operational excellence and rapid response to emergencies, enhancing system reliability and customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining high standards in all aspects of work.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Signal Maintainer

Cdl Electric
Pittsburg
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Conducted regular inspections of signal equipment for functionality and safety compliance.
  • Maintained records of all repairs and inspections conducted on signal systems according to established guidelines.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls involving railway signaling system malfunctions or breakdowns.
  • Diagnosed faults in signaling apparatus using specialized testing tools and techniques.
  • Inspected, diagnosed and troubleshot crossing electronic equipment, devices and structures and determined appropriate repairs for remediation.
  • Repaired damaged cables, wires, relays, control panels, and other related components of the railway signaling system.

Working Foreman

Elkhart County Highway Department
07.2017 - 03.2024

Responsible for supervising assigned staff, maintaining roadways & adjacent areas, and responding to public complaints.

  • Managed budgets, allocating resources efficiently for cost-effective project completion.
  • Reviewed daily work assignments and delegated tasks to employees to supervise completion.
  • Supervised maintenance and construction projects.
  • Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Answered and responded patiently and effectively to customer inquiries, questions and complaints.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.

CDL Delivery Driver

Cedar Siding Inc
06.2007 - 07.2017
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed daily logs accurately for hours worked, miles driven, rest breaks taken, ensuring full compliance with federal regulations.
  • Demonstrated professionalism during interactions with customers, representing the company positively at all times.

Education

GED -

Hope High School
Woodburn, OR

Skills

  • Job reporting and documentation
  • Customer Assistance
  • Crew oversight
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team instructions
  • Task Delegation
  • Job reporting and documentation
  • Customer Assistance
  • Crew oversight
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team instructions
  • Safety Compliance
  • Task Delegation
  • Environmental awareness
  • Crew Management
  • Workplace Safety
  • Effective Communication
  • Materials Management
  • Following Instructions
  • Environmental awareness
  • Crew Management
  • Workplace Safety
  • Effective Communication
  • Materials Management
  • Following Instructions
  • Record keeping
  • Equipment inspection
  • Safety compliance
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Electrical systems repair

Certification

  • OSHA-30

Timeline

Signal Maintainer

Cdl Electric
04.2024 - 07.2025

Working Foreman

Elkhart County Highway Department
07.2017 - 03.2024

CDL Delivery Driver

Cedar Siding Inc
06.2007 - 07.2017

GED -

Hope High School
Derek Schultz