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Hugo Gonzalez

Hugo Gonzalez

21265 Gerndal St, Walnut,CA

Summary

30 years of railroad operations experience in a class 1 & class 3 railroad. Familiar with intermodal and transportation department operating procedures in both port of Los Angeles and the port of Long Beach. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Conductor/ Locomotive Engineer/ Assistant Train Master/ DSLE

Pacific Harbor Line
10.2020 - Current
  • Operated locomotives to transport freight and raw materials to customers in the port of Long Beach and the port Los Angeles. Inspected locomotives and freight cars before and after daily shift. Responsible for managing train and engine service crews to ensure the safe and efficient road operations of trains. Establish and provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to Train & Engine crews regarding daily performance. Manage employees for compliance with the rules and regulations for PHL policies and operating practices and initiate action for non-compliance in a consistent and fair manner. Manage employees and train operations to optimize on-time performance and recommend ideas to improve performance. Responds to service disruptions and handle promptly to minimize customer inconvenience and train delays. Maintain employee records, conduct efficiency tests to ensure (FRA) federal regulation compliance.

Instructional Aide III- Special Education

Walnut Valley Unified School District
02.2014 - 10.2020
  • Assisted Teachers with daily academic activities.
  • Worked individually with students age 12 to 18 with special needs and individual educational plans.
  • Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional programs.
  • Ensured classroom operations and curriculum complied with Walnut Valley Unified School District IEP standards.
  • Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, documented treatment results.
  • Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.

Conductor/Locomotive Engineer

Union Pacific Railroad
04.1998 - 12.2015
  • Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew
  • Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch lists, GCOR.
  • Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
  • Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
  • Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
  • Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
  • Inspect locomotives, replenish fuel or perform routine maintenance on locomotives
  • Handled switches, derails, freight cars, passenger cars, knuckles, draw-bars, equipment in order to produce a safe work environment.
  • Clear understanding of Track Warrants, Timetables Special Instructions and GCOR.

Clerk/ UTR/ Crane Operator

In-terminal Services/ Union Pacific Railroad
06.1990 - 04.1998
  • Operated Mi-Jack Cranes in order to load and unload containers from rail cars.
  • Inspected containers and trailers that entered and exited the terminal.
  • Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations in a safe and effective manner.
  • Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Inspected containers and trailers that entered and exited the terminal.
  • Gate inspector, lot-checker, date entry clerk.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

California State University
5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles CA 90032
01.1996

Associate of Arts - General Education

Rio Hondo Community College
3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier CA 90601
12.1993

Skills

  • Team leader
  • HAZMAT Qualified
  • Extremely organized
  • Customer service oriented
  • OSHA/DOT regulations knowledge
  • Excellent time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-solving

Certification

Fall 2011- Spring 2019 AYSO Soccer coach for region 31 and region 624. AYSO Advanced referee/ Advanced Coach. Executive board member for region 31. Cal south soccer club coach for Spartans Industry FC girls 2004 bronze team. Cal South E coach license, concussion certified, CPR & First Aid certified. Certified Class 1/ Class 3 freight conductor/Locomotive Engineer.

Timeline

Conductor/ Locomotive Engineer/ Assistant Train Master/ DSLE

Pacific Harbor Line
10.2020 - Current

Instructional Aide III- Special Education

Walnut Valley Unified School District
02.2014 - 10.2020

Conductor/Locomotive Engineer

Union Pacific Railroad
04.1998 - 12.2015

Clerk/ UTR/ Crane Operator

In-terminal Services/ Union Pacific Railroad
06.1990 - 04.1998

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

California State University

Associate of Arts - General Education

Rio Hondo Community College

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