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Robert Barnes

Sauk Village

Summary

Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Professional laborer with experience in track maintenance and repair. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in operating heavy machinery, ensuring safety standards, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and prepared to make significant impact in maintaining and improving railway infrastructure.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Amazon Logistics
09.2022 - Current
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

Trackman

BNSF Railroad
05.2014 - 12.2020
  • Operated heavy machinery such as backhoes, tampers, tie cranes, and ballast regulators to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Increased productivity through collaboration with team members in a fast-paced work environment that required adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Continuously expanded industry knowledge by attending training sessions, workshops, and seminars to stay current on new techniques and equipment.
  • Improved overall track stability by installing, maintaining, and repairing switches, frogs, and other special track components.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.

Education

N/A - CEE 412 | High-Speed Rail Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Associate Arts - General Studies

Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL
06.2021

Skills

  • Team player
  • Safety awareness
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Heavy equipment operations

Accomplishments

  • Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.
  • Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Amazon Logistics
09.2022 - Current

Trackman

BNSF Railroad
05.2014 - 12.2020

N/A - CEE 412 | High-Speed Rail Engineering

University of Illinois At Chicago

Associate Arts - General Studies

Kennedy King College
Robert Barnes