JUAN E GARCIA

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HOUSTON, TX 77015

832-***-****

ac69qq@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objectives

Bilingual Switchman With Over 5Yrs Of Proven Experience Delivering Safe and Quality Custom Services Switching Rail Cars For A Major Short Line Railroad Company Summary of Qualifications

Switchman/Throwing switches/Mounting cars/Riding cars/Setting Handbrakes/Lacing Cars/Bottling Air/Check Car Number On Tracks/Cut Cars/Build A Train/Communication on radio/Hand Signal/Work Safe By Calling Red Zone BeforeEntering Middle Of Train.

Work History

Stewart & Stevenson, Houston, Texas

Saw Operator Sep 25, 2017

Cutting Steel Pipes Operating Cranes Forklift Operator Unloading Truck TPI Staffing, Houston, Texas

Saw Operator Jun 16, 2017

Cuts steel pipes

RAIL LINK INC,

SWITCHMAN Jul 13, 2015 - Dec 04, 2015

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring limited knowledge

JBT & ASSOCIATES INC,

MATERIAL HANDLER Mar 16, 2015 - Apr 22, 2015

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring limited knowledge

Labor Ready Central Inc., Texas

Temporary Worker Jun 08, 2013 - May 31, 2014

Worked as a temporary worker on assignments and tasks related to saw operations, and general labor. Resource Manufacturing, Houston, Texas

Machine Operator Jan 20, 2014 - Feb 25, 2014

Read blueprints to determine size of cut. Operated forklift and overhead crane to move, load and unload pipe. Inspected finished product for defects..Set up saw with measurement for proper cutting of pipe. Schlumberger, Houston, Texas

Saw Operator Jul 07, 2012 - Jan 08, 2014

Set up saw with measurement for proper cutting of pipe. Read blueprints to determine size of cut. Operated forklift and overhead crane to move, load and unload pipe. Inspected finished product for defects. Cut steel pipes operating a band saw.

Smith International, Houston

Saw Operator Jul 09, 2012 - Dec 20, 2013

Cut steel pipes operating a band saw and inspected for defects and damages. Possible Missions, Houston, Texas

Saw Operator Jul 21, 2013 - Aug 05, 2013

Cut steel pipes operating a band saw and inspected for defects and damages. Rescar, Baytown, Texas

Switchman Dec 01, 2010 - Feb 02, 2011

Climbed ladders to tops of cars to set brakes. Inspected tracks, cars, and engines for defects and to determine service needs, sending engines and cars for repairs as necessary. Made minor repairs to couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes. Connected air hoses to cars, using wrenches. .Signaled locomotive engineers to start or stop trains when coupling or uncoupling cars, used hand signals, lanterns, or radio communication. Pulled or pushed track switches to reroute cars. Observed signals from other crewmembers so that work activities can be coordinated. Inspected couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and handbrakes to ensure that they are securely fastened and functioning properly. Raised levers to couple and uncouple cars for makeup and breakup of trains. Received oral or written instructions from yardmasters or yard conductors indicating track assignments and cars to be switched. Liftmoore, Houston, Texas

Saw Operator Oct 02, 2010 - Dec 01, 2010

Operated saw to cut steel pipe. Completed inspections for defects and damages. Accent Staffing, Houston, Texas

Saw Operator Jul 06, 2010 - Oct 01, 2010

Operated 2 band saws to cut steel pipe. Operated overhead crane, set up saws filled out work orders. Trans Global Solutions, Houston, Texas

Locomotive Operator Aug 26, 2008 - Jun 01, 2010

Operated locomotive, switched and repaired railcars. Signaled locomotive engineers to start or stop trains when coupling or uncoupling cars, used hand signals, lanterns, or radio communication. Pulled or pushed track switches to reroute cars. Observed signals from other crew members so that work activities can be coordinated. Inspected couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes to ensure that they are securely fastened and functioning properly. Raised levers to couple and uncouple cars for makeup and breakup of trains. Received oral or written instructions from yardmasters or yard conductors indicating track assignments and cars to be switched. Climbed ladders to tops of cars to set brakes. Inspected tracks, cars, and engines for defects and to determine service needs, sending engines and cars for repairs as needed. Made minor repairs to couplings, air hoses, and journal boxes, connected air hoses to cars, using wrenches.

Cracker Barrel, Houston, Texas

Maintenance Jul 15, 2008 - Nov 19, 2008

Maintained a clean and safe work environment for a food service establishment. Performed general cleaning of buildings and property

Railserve, Freeport, Texas

Swithchman Jul 23, 2008 - Jul 30, 2008

Switched and moved freight cars from one track to another. Pulled or push track switches to reroute cars. Observed signals from other crewmember. Inspected couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes to ensure that they are securely fastened and functioning properly. Raised levers to couple and uncouple cars for makeup and breakup of trains. Received oral or written instructions from yardmasters or yard conductors indicating track assignments and cars to be switched. Climbed ladders to tops of cars to set brakes. HydroChem Industrial, Deer Park, Texas

Mobile Crew Member Mar 18, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008

Used hydroblast equipment to remove chemicals from tanks. Martin Marietta Mateials, Humble, Texas

Rail Crew Aug 07, 2006 - Mar 16, 2008

Unloaded gravel from rail cars and worked as switchman to move train cars. Ensured that truck/railcar is positioned and secured at proper loading rack. T A M International, Houston, Texas

Saw Operator Feb 07, 2005 - Sep 01, 2007

Operated a saw to cut pipe.

Education

Texas Southmost College, Brownsville, Texas

3+ years college, technical or vocational school

Computer Skills

• EMail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)

• Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)

• Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)

• Personal Computers

Language Skills

English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )

Spanish - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )

Driver's License

Class C - Standard Driver's License

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