Daniel Gunther
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HOSTLER DRIVER/RAILROAD WORKER/RAMP SUPERVISOR
Seasoned worker with solid experience in performing various tasks, timely and efficiently. Key qualifications include:
10 plus years of hostler driving experience
3 years forklift experience
Skilled in moving railcars/vans and securing joint attachments
Thorough understanding of rail safety regulations and protocols
Capable of supervising and working as a team
Quick to learn new tasks
WORK SUMMARY
Locate Technician USIC Inc., Lombard, IL 2016 – Present
Locate above & underground Utilities
Train & assist co-workers on projects
Hostler In-Terminal Services, Chicago, IL 2015 – 2016
Spot railcars and clear tracks
Grounding – Lock & Secure Trailers
Hostler/Leadman/Groundman BNSF Railway, Cicero, IL 2008 – 2014
Inspected railcars and secured/unsecured attachment points
Spotted railcars and cleared tracks
Secured tracks to allow for safe train movement
Dropped d-rails
Achievements:
Earned an award for recommending safety changes that were implemented in everyday ramp operations
Trained new hire hostler drivers & existing employee’s for leadman certification
Factory Worker Feralloy Midwest, Portage, IN 2008 – 2008
Banded & packaged sheets of metal
Worked Heavy Equipment to assist in the packaging process
Hostler Logistics Management, Bridgeview, IL 2005 – 2008
Spotted trailers & worked forklift
Inspected/repaired damaged trailers
Responsible for yard checks & trailer inventory
Ramp Supervisor/Hostler QTS, Cicero, IL 2002 – 2005
Ramp Supervisor (September 2003 – February 2005)
Supervised 15 – 20 drivers & crane operators
Controlled the flow of work for the assigned crew
Responsible for getting trains out on time
Dropped D-Rails
Responsible for instructing safety briefings to all drivers on shift
Spotter (May 2002 – September 2003)
Cleared Tracks
Spotted railcars
EDUCATION
Diploma - GED General Educational Development, Chicago, IL 2006
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to lift load up-to 100 lbs
Great attention to detail
Able to follow verbal & written instructions
Willing to work during extreme weather conditions & various shifts