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Deep knowledge and application of operating rules, regulations, and procedures. Safe operation of locomotives, performing pre-trip inspections and tests, monitoring track conditions, controlling train speed by throttle adjustment and brake application, as well as ensuring the safe travel of passengers and equipment. Locomotive Engineers monitor speed, air.

Knowledge and application of railroad Operating Rules and Regulations. Operation of locomotives, performing pre-trip inspections and tests, monitoring track conditions, controlling train speed by throttle adjustment and brake application, and ensuring the safety of passengers and equipment. Monitoring speed, air pressure, battery use, and other instruments.

Greater New York City Area

Daily Inspection of locomotives: inspection of all running gear, brake shoes, mechanical systems, oil/water/coolant levels, air brakes, and safety systems to ensure are functioning as intended, as well as updating daily paperwork on each locomotive serviced. Blue Flag Protection: 2017 - February 2021. Out Bounding Locomotives Course: June 2018EMD.

Morristown, NJ

Passenger Car Mechanic: Maintenance of M&E’s Passenger Car Fleet, various repairs as needed, assisting in car’s COT&S, install windows for FRA Part 223 compliance, truck roll outs / axle replacements, annual Amtrak Inspections, replacement of valves, full car paint prep (sanding & paint prep), knowledge of car’s electrical systems to trouble shoot any.

Whippany, NJ | Polar Express Trains

Overseeing the onboard experience of passengers, making sure cars are well stocked, clean and supplied for trips, assisting passengers boarding / discharging the train, assisting with crowd control and seating. Able to resolve any problems that occur onboard to best suit the passengers.

Wall Township, NJ

(Summer 2014 & 2015) Daily inspection of engine, batteries, oils/fluids, sanders, wheels, traction motors, brakes/brake rigging, lights, horn, bell, air brakes. Safe operation of locomotive & train in compliance with operating rules. Operating Rules are a variant of NORAC.

Wall Township, NJ

(Summer 2011, 2012, 2013) Daily inspection and knowledge of all systems on equipment, air brake tests, performing coupling/uncoupling/switching of equipment, in charge of train movement, responsible for safety of train, its passengers and crew, assisting passengers boarding and discharging from train, taking fares, answering any questions from passengers..