Michael Franklin

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Fort Worth, Texas 76179

817-***-****

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

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