Justin Bass
Highland
Summary
Accomplished Freight Conductor at Union Pacific Railroad, adept in hazardous materials handling and problem-solving, significantly contributed to maintaining an accident-free environment. Excelled in multitasking and safety consciousness, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Proven track record in improving operational efficiency and safety protocols.
Energetic and dependable, with commitment to safety and efficiency. Possesses foundational knowledge of railway operations and regulations, coupled with proficiency in communication and teamwork. Ready to ensure smooth and timely delivery of freight while maintaining high standards of operational safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
03.2018 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally to maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all cargo transported to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining an accident-free workplace by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations by staying up-to-date on industry changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- utilizing hand or radio communications and lantern.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Build and yard trains.
- Read paperwork and warrants to insure we move freight as timely and safely as possible.
- Inspect cars and engines
- Use remote controlled engines to hump and flat switch cars.
Trailer Mechanic
ITS Conglobal
06.2012 - 03.2018
- Repaired and installed bodywork such as panels and nose rails.
- Fabricated parts and welded connections.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by performing high-quality trailer repairs in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed work, providing transparency for management and clients.
- Performed preventative maintenance on trailers, prolonging their lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Ran diagnostic procedures for electrical issues.
- Installed new parts on trailers according to manufacturer guidelines, ensuring proper fitment and functionality.
- Improved trailer safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Consistently met performance metrics set forth by management while maintaining high levels of quality workmanship.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working on trailers, minimizing workplace accidents and injuries.
- Communicated proactively with management about potential delays or challenges in completing assigned tasks promptly.
- Documented all actions in computer system.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring that all necessary parts were available for scheduled repairs.
Lead Groundmen
Pacific Rail Services
02.2010 - 06.2012
- Worked with cranes to safely and efficiently load containers into intermodal rail cars.
- Made sure all of the groundman had all of their PPE equipment.
- Organize and transport employees to the tracks that were being loaded and unloaded.
- Inspect trains to make sure all containers where seated properly in the rail cars and verify all doubled stacked cars were locked together by IBC's.
Education
Automotive
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILHigh School Diploma -
Crown Point High School
Crown Point, IN06-2007
Skills
- Weather condition adaptation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Security awareness
- Railroad safety regulations
- Switching operations
- Freight car inspection
- Safety conscious
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Timeline
Freight Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
03.2018 - Current
Trailer Mechanic
ITS Conglobal
06.2012 - 03.2018
Lead Groundmen
Pacific Rail Services
02.2010 - 06.2012
Automotive
Prairie State College
High School Diploma -
Crown Point High School
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