John Gordon Wedlock
Stoney Creek,ON
Summary
Self-motivated Locomotive Engineer offering 21 year background interpreting train orders, monitoring gauges and meters and diagnosing minor breakdowns. Analytical and determined professional with proven communication and troubleshooting skills. Expertise in locomotive operation in the sod territory and the united states with thorough knowledge of canadian operating rules.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
CN Rail
02.2019 - Current
- Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
Train Conductor
Canadian National Railway
12.2018 - Current
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Made public announcements on routes and delays.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
Locomotive Engineer
Southern Ontario Railway
03.2010 - 12.2018
- Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
Freight Conductor
Southern Ontario Railway
04.2003 - 03.2010
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hill Park Secondary School
Hamilton, ON06.2003
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
CN Rail
02.2019 - Current
Train Conductor
Canadian National Railway
12.2018 - Current
Locomotive Engineer
Southern Ontario Railway
03.2010 - 12.2018
Freight Conductor
Southern Ontario Railway
04.2003 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Hill Park Secondary School
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