Ricky James
Zachary
Summary
Dedicated dual locomotive engineer&Train Conductor bringing 8years of experience in the field and commitment to customer and understand they are first. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. “I love to rail”
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
RJ Corman Railroad Services
Osceola
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated locomotives to transport freight across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding train schedules and track changes.
- Prepared reports documenting locomotive issues.
- Operated locomotives according to strict delivery and route schedules.
- Maintained communication between yard personnel and crew members during switching operations.
- Performed minor maintenance on locomotives such as oiling, greasing, and cleaning.
- Operated trains safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment readiness.
- Communicated with crew members to coordinate operations effectively.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize scheduling and routes.
- Followed strict safety protocols at all times while operating a train engine.
- Performed daily maintenance checks of locomotive equipment as required by company policies.
- Assisted in training new conductors on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted safety inspections of train equipment prior to each trip.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable railroad rules and regulations.
- Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure proper switching operations when entering and leaving rail yards.
- Operated switches, signals, crossings, and other railway devices along the route.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Produced daily reports, switch lists, and train orders.
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
American dedicated real service
Jamestown
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Operated locomotives to transport freight across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding train schedules and track changes.
- Conducted brake checks and general inspections before work.
- Operated locomotives according to strict delivery and route schedules.
- Prepared reports documenting locomotive issues.
- Reported all delays or mechanical problems encountered during shifts to supervisor immediately.
- Operated trains safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Communicated with crew members to coordinate operations effectively.
Train Conductor
Real logic
Geismar
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated trains safely and efficiently according to schedules and regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
- Communicated effectively with crew members and dispatch regarding train operations.
- Trained new conductors on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Operated switches and signals in accordance with established procedures.
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
American dedicated real service
Lake Charles
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Operated locomotives to transport freight across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Communicated with site management. regarding train schedules and track changes.
Locomotive Engineer-conductor
American dedicated real service
Texarkana
08.2022 - 11.2022
Train Conductor-locomotive engineer
Genesee & Wyoming
Port Allen
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Operated trains safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Communicated with site manager for schedule updates and delays.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure train readiness and safety.
- Collaborated with crew members to maintain smooth operations during trips.
- Create a track list & switch lists when needed.
Education
Zachary High School
Zachary, LASkills
- Train operation
- Safety inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Brake inspection
- Contractor
- Locomotive engineer
- Had FRA cards for both working with G&W
- Traveled on contracts in different states worked different yards Fast learner
- LOVE TO RAIL
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
RJ Corman Railroad Services
01.2025 - 03.2026
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
American dedicated real service
08.2024 - 11.2024
Train Conductor
Real logic
08.2023 - 03.2024
Locomotive Engineer/Conductor
American dedicated real service
01.2023 - 06.2023
Locomotive Engineer-conductor
American dedicated real service
08.2022 - 11.2022
Train Conductor-locomotive engineer
Genesee & Wyoming
07.2019 - 06.2022
Zachary High School