Locomotive Mechanic Resume

Locomotives help in keeping the economy of the country rolling by delivering cargoes to places. Regardless of the condition of weather, they just keep moving from one place to another. This makes them vulnerable for break down. Being a mechanical device, they need specialized people who can help them perform the job of delivering cargo without any breakdown. Locomotive mechanic are those people who have skills to use the tools required for repairing and maintaining.

There are many shipping companies that require locomotive mechanics. If you specialize in repair and maintenance work of diesel equipment, there are jobs for you. Not only big shipping companies, there are small cargo companies as well that will hire you, provided you have the skills. No doubt, your role will different depending on the size and scale of the company, there are still some routing tasks you have to accomplish daily.

Locomotive Mechanic Resume Example

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Jacques Smith
1503, New Island, Houston, TX- 405009
Cell- 810-045-3602
Email: smith.jacques@anymail.com

Career Objective:

Keeping locomotives in pristine condition is important not only for the company but for the country as well since it aides in boosting economy. With total conviction in this thought, I am looking for a locomotive mechanic job in a big company to manage the locomotive operations with my inspection, and repair skills.

Summary of Skills:

• Experienced in working with welding equipment, power tools, cutting tools, and hydraulic tools
• Skilled in mechanical repair and maintenance
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and truck cranes
• Good in communication and mathematics
• Bears excellent eyesight and dexterity
• Good listeners and excellent coordinator
• Able to lift, move and carry 50 lbs
• Comfortable in bending, stopping, squatting, kneeling, and reaching to cramped places

Work Experience:

Locomotive Mechanic
Matso Inc., Houston, TX
October 2012 - Present

• Locate causes of trouble in mechanical devices through careful inspection and observation
• Dismantle and remove defective parts using cranes, handtools, cranes, and power tools
• Examine defects in locomotive components using measuring tools and gages
• Operate grinders and metalworking tools to build and repair parts
• Perform regular inspection and periodic maintenance on locomotives
• Replace traction motors, couplers, springs, gear cases, and heating equipment as required
• Diagnose faults in diesel engines, trucks, air equipment, and other components

Locomotive Mechanic
M & C Global Solutions, Houston, TX
March 2010 - September 2012

• Managed locomotive operation according to set schedule
• Performed inspections and corrected vehicle defects
• Made adjustments and alignments in locomotive
• Identified and replaced worn and damaged parts
• Controlled corrosion and completed winterization procedures
• Removed, repaired, overhauled, assembled, and disassembled electrical and mechanical parts
• Conducted test drives and verified vehicle performance
• Adjusted controls and systems in locomotive

Education:

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  ABC University, Houston, TX-
  2009

Reference:

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