Michael Franklin
Fort Worth, Texas 76179
About me -
I am self motivated and possess good communication skills. I work well on my own and strongly believe that teamwork, good communication, and accountability are vital to a safe and productive work environment.
Experience -
Carman
May 2011 - Present
BNSF Railway
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Primary Responsibilities -
● Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
● Weld and paint cars and locomotives
● Cut metal, sandblast, replace doors and general car construction
● Inspect car components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR) and BNSF standards
● Identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective action
● Inspect the securement of lading in open top or flat cars for compliance with AAR rules and measure high/wide loads to ensure railway line clearance
● Inspect and salvage parts from dismantled and/or scrapped cars
● Inspect and apply end-of-train device and perform airbrake tests
● Clean, lubricate and maintain tie-down devices and other special equipment on railroad cars
● Remove and replace couplers, draft gears and yokes
● Inspect, replace and/or repair gaskets, air hose, train line, bulkhead and other interior load restraining equipment, steel sections such as side sheets, crossbearers, crossties and underframing
● Paint cars and car components; stencil letters and numbers on cars
● Build and/or repair components such as freight doors, wooden floors or interior walls
● Fabricate large jigs and fixtures and use them to assemble parts on car
● Straighten or fabricate, then replace steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds, ladders, brackets, steps and patching components
● Operate light and heavy cranes, forklifts, and other car moving shop equipment
● Operate various vehicles to the job site
● Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad
● Obtain information from computer regarding car characteristics, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders and car releases Mail Carrier
January 2000 - June 2009
USPS
Fort Worth, Texas
Primary responsibilities -
● Deliver packages and mail to businesses and people in towns, cities, and rural areas
● Set up a route and deliver mail six days a week on route
● Place packages and letters in mailbox and secure with mailbox flap
● Secure many envelopes or parcels with a rubber band
● Retrieve outgoing mail from boxes
● Place larger packages on porch or doorstep
● Take packages into businesses and give to individual
● Ensure people sign off for receipt of package
● Arrange mail in delivery sequence
● Collect money for postage-due and COD (cash-on-delivery) fees and obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail
● Leave notices on customers' doors informing them packages could not be delivered and will be held
● Sell stamps and money orders
● Answer questions about postal regulations
● Provide change-of-address cards and other postal forms when requested
● Operate approved vehicle to deliver mail or walk on foot
● Assist people by lifting heavy packages and placing them at their door
● Inform individuals when mail cannot be delivered due to holidays or inclement weather Additional skills -
● Advanced welder
● CDL Class A
● DOT Certified
● Forklift Certified
● Crane Operator Certified