Michael Bartolo
Toronto,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Track Maintainer
Toronto Transit Commission
02.2009 - 03.2024
- Performed regular maintenance and repair of railroad track, including replacing ties, rails and other components.
- Inspected track for defects such as broken or missing rail joints, loose bolts and spikes, washouts, and deteriorated ties.
- Reported any issues to the supervisor in order to ensure safe operations on the tracks.
- Assisted with the installation of new tracks, switches and crossings.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power equipment to maintain track structure.
- Maintained records related to inspections and repairs of track structure.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to safety regulations and standards.
- Removed debris from the right-of-way such as rocks, trees, brush or other hazardous materials that could cause damage to the trains or tracks.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations such as derailments or flooding along the railway line.
- Responded quickly when called upon for emergency repairs due to weather events or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Unload CP Rail Tranker Cars.Use of remote control.Using hoses and valves to move different solvents to bulk holding areas.
- Set up Work Zones around Tanker Cars and Communicate with two-way radio with yard control.
Yard Supervisor
KTI Ltd
Aurora, ON
04.2006 - 01.2009
- Directed and coordinated the daily activities of yard personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Planned and scheduled work assignments for staff, monitored progress, and adjusted schedules as needed.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Inspected materials received from vendors for quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, deliveries, shipments, and other related documents.
- Tracked delivery times for incoming orders to ensure that deadlines were met.
- Oversaw the proper disposal of hazardous waste products according to regulatory guidelines.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and tools in order to maintain safe working conditions.
- Performed preventive maintenance on yard vehicles by checking fluid levels or inspecting tires regularly.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
- Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
- Examined freight to determine loading sequences.
Yard Lead Hand (CN Rail McMillan Yard)
Safetran
Vaughan, ON
10.2000 - 04.2006
- Oversaw proper disposal of hazardous waste materials according to environmental regulations, maintaining compliance at all times.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Transferred bulk liquids from CN Rail Tanker cars. Using hoses and valves transferring fuels to holding areas and Trucks.
- Communicated with two-way radios with Tower control.
- Loading flatbeds with rail and railroad equipment.
- Keeping yard Clean and organized.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Technical-Commercial School
Toronto, ON06-1992
Skills
- Hazardous Material Handling
- First-aid and CPR
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Equipment monitoring
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment Operation
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Equipment Inspection
- Written Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Documentation skills
Timeline
Track Maintainer
Toronto Transit Commission
02.2009 - 03.2024
Yard Supervisor
KTI Ltd
04.2006 - 01.2009
Yard Lead Hand (CN Rail McMillan Yard)
Safetran
10.2000 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Western Technical-Commercial School