Jared McThompson

At the mna our main business is serving customers with rail cars for their business. Also our job duties includebuilding trains for other switch jobs blocked up to best suit their need for their switching purposes.

• Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
• Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures during daily tasks.
• Operated heavy machinery proficiently for tasks such as grading, snow removal, and vegetation management along highways.
• Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.

• Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
• Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
• Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
• Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
• Reduced fuel consumption with strategic train handling techniques, resulting in significant cost savings.
• Assisted in training new Locomotive Engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal job performance.
• Strengthened communication between crew members through regular briefings and debriefings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Maneuvered locomotives to transport freight between stations.
• Skillfully operated multiple types of locomotives across diverse terrains, displaying adaptability and flexibility in challenging situations.
• Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
• Quickly resolved technical issues related to locomotives'' mechanical systems, reducing potential delays or malfunctions during trips.