Vernon Charles

Experienced Worker with Proven Leadership & Teamwork Skills.

Houston, TX 77032

ad2r34@r.postjobfree.com

+1-346-***-****

Several years in supervising as a yardmaster, while emphasizing the importance of adhering to all safety requirements, ensuring that safety and accuracy of the job is honored and that the communication lines between crew and management are always open. My record of safety, dependability, and job performance are outstanding. The ability to make the tough decisions when dealing with crews or different personalities on the crews. Always adhering to the work ethics of addressing all members of crews with dignity and respect. To always leave open channels in the performance of all assignments.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Clamp Operator

TMD Staffing Agency - Houston, TX

October 2022 to Present

• Unload trucks with sit-down clamp

• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the clamp truck

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods

• Scan product in using RF Scanner and place products in bins and on pallets

• Place labels on products

• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards

• Forklift certified

• Oversaw annual plan and distributed goals

• Maintained a clean and safe work area at all times

• Monitored delivery and production speed

Conductor/Engineer

Texas City Terminal Railway - Texas City, TX

August 2022 to September 2022

• Ensured compliance with all train orders, signals and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the federal railroad administration.

• Reviewed instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discussed with locomotive engineer and train crew

• Assisted and instructed train crews to the couple and uncouple cars, operated switches and made minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy coupling or air brake hoses.

• Maintained awareness of the surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety.

• Comprehended color and or hand signals, quickly responded to visual symbols, signals and displays

(sound, light, picture, etc.) skills used to identify all signals, railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the federal railroad administration.

• Documented and prepared reports of accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays. Switchman/Engineer

PSC Group - Cedar Port, Texas

July 2022 to August 2022

• Oversaw the movement of rail cars and train systems, and conducted visual checks of switch conditions and routes.

• Operated track switches and relayed radio, lantern, and arm signals affecting the movement of trains.

• Pushed or pulled switches located in the yard to move around the trains successfully.

• Communicated with the locomotive engineer to stop or start the train using hand signals or radio communications.

• Responsible for assembling and breaking up trains.

• Raised these levers to disconnect and connect cars together.

• Complied with the company and federal safety rules policies, and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate action. Bus Operator

First Transit - Houston, TX

February 2022 to June 2022

• Safely and efficiently operated a bus in a timely manner

• Examined bus to ensure proper mechanical operation, including review of all safety features.

• Collected bus fares, issue transfers and answered passenger questions in a professional and congenial manner.

• Announced major stops and transfer points.

• Assisted in loading, securing, and unloading wheelchairs and passengers.

• Operated a two-way radio to assure accurate responding to request. Conductor/Engineer

Rail Logix - Baytown, TX

December 2021 to January 2022

• Instructed spot racks to pull outbound for either BNSF or Union Pacific.

• Broke down the inbound for cars to be put up by the respected shift.

• Inspected and made sure brakes were compliant and the loco was regulated and would be able to pass a FRA inspection.

• Changed brake shoes, adjusted pistons and made sure all Ditch lights and headlights worked properly.

• Made sure it had fuel, oil, compressor oil, Governor oil, and windshield wipers that worked correctly. Yardmaster

Yardmaster Trans Global Solutions - Baytown, TX

April 2019 to May 2021

• Partnered with dispatchers and executed duties till accomplished.

• Placed and pulled cars, switching inbound and outbound traffic, reviewed rai schedules, moved cars, and performed inspections.

• Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.

• Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.

• Complied with safety rules and regulations by wearing protective gear to prevent serious injury or illness.

• Worked with loaders and supervisor to move assigned trucks and trailers for one location to another.

• Announced current and future stops as well as notices regarding train operations. Yardmaster/Shift Team Lead

Rescar/SGS Exxon-Mobile - Baytown, TX

July 2012 to April 2019

• Supervised a crew of five men to switch out cars throughout the Baytown complex.

• Attentive and always put safety first when spotting racks or communicating our next move.

• Spotted racks in the facility to ensure proper loading of the following racks in the facility.

• Rhodia, Advanced Aromatics, Bapp, Eclipse,13rk, DCU and Steam Rack.

• Communicated on handheld radios.

• Spot all racks for 100% lading, throughout the Baytown facility.

• Had safety stand down to let my crew know the next moves instead of talking on the radio to prevent accidents or property damage.

• Every evening we gathered UP&BNSF outbound to ensure proper pick up by the railroad companies. Material Handler

Switchman UTLX - Houston, TX

February 2008 to July 2012

• Responsible for moving pallets of products to different locations throughout the plant with s forklift.

• Dumped all waste materials, making sure all dumpsters were clear of trash.

• Dumped all metal inside recycling bins.

• Part of a two-man team, using a track mobile.

• Responsible for moving cars to get insulated, curve tested and welded throughout the facility.

• Moved cars to be prepared for purging, brake testing and painting. Crew Leader/Supervisor

Laguna Pipe Steel - Houston, TX

May 2004 to February 2008

• Supervised a crew of 10 men.

• Responsible to manage their duties, placing them in areas that best fit their expertise.

• Made sure crew would load the correct pipes on outbound trucks.

• Overseen, ensuring that all pipes on inbound trucks would have enough racks to remain separated according to their grades.

• Ensured easy retrieval of pipes to eliminate the waste at a valuable time.

• When needed we would assist the hydro testers and heat treat associates in getting rid of defective pipes so the line could keep moving to ensure steady operation.

• Different grade of pipes I dealt with were Q-130,Q-135, P-110, L-80, N-80. Education

Diploma

C.E. KING High School Houston - Houston, TX

May 1999

Skills

• FRA Locomotive certified, Forklift certified sitting, Front end loader, Certified Conductor FRA certified, Track mobile certified.

• Air brake

• Heavy Equipment Operation

• Certified engineer/ Conductor (10+ years)

• Brake Repair

• Forklift

• Warehouse experience

• English

• Clamp Truck Experience

• RF Scanner

• Order Picker

• Mechanic Experience

Certifications and Licenses

Forklift Certification

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