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Zachary Belvin

North Attleboro

Summary

Detail-oriented Freight Conductor with exceptional knowledge of railroad operations. Adept at railcar switching operations, coupling, lacing air hoses and paperwork pertinent to the job. Actively pursuing becoming a qualified Locomotive Engineer.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Locomotive Engineer

Vermont Rail System
02.2025 - Current
  • Currently in training.
  • Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
  • Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to operate diesel-electric locomotives.
  • Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
  • Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.

Freight Conductor

Vermont Rail System
06.2023 - Current
  • Performed duties on 24/7 schedule and in all forms of weather conditions.
  • Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
  • Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.

Merchandiser

Polar Beverages
02.2021 - 06.2023
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tri-County RVT High School
Franklin
06-2021

Trade Degree - Computer Science

Tri-County RVT High School
Franklin
06-2021

Skills

  • Two-way communication device use
  • Manual rail switches
  • Brake examination tests
  • Yard operations
  • Safety rules and regulations
  • Territory terrain
  • Car coupling
  • Equipment inspection

Timeline

Student Locomotive Engineer

Vermont Rail System
02.2025 - Current

Freight Conductor

Vermont Rail System
06.2023 - Current

Merchandiser

Polar Beverages
02.2021 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Tri-County RVT High School

Trade Degree - Computer Science

Tri-County RVT High School
Zachary Belvin