Gabriel Davis
Arrington
Summary
Professional driver offering several years of experience completing daily delivery tasks on time and safely. Knowledgeable in efficient routes within assigned territory. Skilled at following traffic laws and maintaining top-quality client services.
Knowledgeable professional offering several years of increasingly advanced journey-level electrical experience. Talented at inspecting, repairing, installing and maintaining electrical systems and subsystems. Flexible with wide range of hands-on experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Transportation Driver
Nelson County Public Schools
Lovingston
04.2023 - Current
- Operated school Van to transport students safely to various destinations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
- Monitored student behavior during transport to maintain a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with school staff regarding schedules and route changes.
- Assisted students with special needs in boarding and disembarking safely.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations during daily routes and operations.
- Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and student counts.
- Collaborated with other drivers to optimize transportation routes and efficiency.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections to ensure the safety of vehicles.
- Adhered to all applicable road regulations while driving long distances.
- Reported any incidents or accidents involving company vehicles to management immediately.
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
Atlanta
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Operated freight trains safely across various routes and terrains.
- Conducted inspections of rail cars and tracks for safety compliance.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to manage train schedules and delays.
- Communicated effectively with crew members regarding operational changes.
- Monitored signals and switches to ensure proper train movements.
- Maintained accurate logs of train operations and incidents.
- Trained new conductors on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to address equipment issues promptly.
- Followed strict safety protocols while operating switches and signals along the tracks.
- Inspected brakes, couplings, air hoses, signal lines, and other components of the train before departure.
- Checked and verified freight car paperwork for accuracy.
- Organized freight into appropriate categories according to weight limits and size restrictions.
- Adhered to federal regulations governing railroad operations including speed limits, track standards.
- Interacted with customers to answer questions about shipments and arrival times.
- Coordinated with other members of the train crew to ensure timely departures and arrivals.
- Inspected freight cars for any damage or safety issues prior to departure.
- Coupled railcars together in a secure manner to ensure safe transport.
- Monitored track conditions for any obstructions or hazards which could impede travel.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Produced daily reports, switch lists, and train orders.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
Electrical Apprentice
Sourhern Air Inc.
Lynchburg
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted in wiring installations for residential and commercial projects.
- Collaborated with senior electricians on troubleshooting electrical systems.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency on job sites.
- Supported the installation of lighting fixtures and outlets under supervision.
- Learned to read blueprints for accurate electrical layout implementation.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
Atlanta
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Operated freight trains safely across various routes and terrains.
- Conducted inspections of rail cars and tracks for safety compliance.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to manage train schedules and delays.
Education
Nelson County High
Lovingston, VirginiaSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Route optimization
- Student assistance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Transportation Driver
Nelson County Public Schools
04.2023 - Current
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
04.2019 - 10.2021
Electrical Apprentice
Sourhern Air Inc.
03.2018 - 04.2019
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
07.2015 - 10.2018
Nelson County High