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Kevin Zimmer

Kevin Zimmer

Locomotive Engineer/ Railroader
Barnettville,NB

Work History

Arborist Assistant

Zimmer Tree Removal
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
  • Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
  • Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.

Locomotive Engineer

British Columbia Railway
  • 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.

Conductor

British Columbia Railway
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Addressed passenger inquiries in a polite and informative manner, elevating overall customer service standards.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Contributed to on-time performance by swiftly addressing any operational issues or delays.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Supported train maintenance teams by reporting observed equipment malfunctions or damage promptly, minimizing disruptions to service schedules.
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on industry best practices and improve personal performance as a conductor.
  • Enhanced safety measures by strictly adhering to railroad regulations and conducting thorough pre-departure inspections.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of train cars, upholding company reputation for providing comfortable travel environments.
  • Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Guided new hires through on-the-job training, sharing valuable insights and best practices for success in the conductor role.
  • Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo.
  • Provided prompt assistance during emergencies, coordinating evacuation efforts when necessary for passenger safety.

Laborer

British Columbia Railway
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.

Timeline

Arborist Assistant

Zimmer Tree Removal

Locomotive Engineer

British Columbia Railway

Conductor

British Columbia Railway

Laborer

British Columbia Railway

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