Jerome Zimmerman
Suitland
Summary
To advance my driving operations experience into a professional career where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience to advance within the company. I am also seeking to utilize my previous management and security skills to benefit a company as a personal or hired driver.
Transportation and logistics professional well-versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation. Effectively develops and implements process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue. Safety-oriented and very knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet jacks, and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of a team
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Operator
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
Washington, DC
12.2022 - Current
- Operated trains safely and efficiently across designated routes, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Monitored and responded to passenger inquiries, enhancing customer experience during travel.
- Conducted routine inspections of train systems, identifying and addressing maintenance needs proactively.
- Collaborated with control centers to manage train schedules and maintain operational flow effectively.
- Participated in company-sponsored training programs to expand knowledge of industry best practices and remain current on regulatory requirements.
- Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring their comfort and accessibility during travel on the trains.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers to stay updated on track conditions, delays, or changes in schedules.
- Prevented accidents through vigilant observation of track conditions and proactively communicating potential hazards to control center personnel.
- Collaborated with conductors and other crew members to maintain a safe and efficient work environment for all staff.
- Operated trains within established speed limits, maintaining a safe environment for both passengers and employees while minimizing delays.
Rail Traffic Controller
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
Washington, DC
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Communicate with various rail yards to ensure that the proper number of rail cars are available for each day's service.
- Receive reports from train operators and station managers on accidents, disabled trains, sick/injured customers, intoxicated/disorderly customers, assaults, robberies and other occurrences.
- Monitor the status of various systems and devices related to rail operations, such as: interlockings, Automatic Train Control, CB-EMIS, A/C and Traction Power Substations, ventilation fans, drainage pumps, fire alarms, Intrusion Detection Warning (IDW) alarms and intrusion alarms.
- Follow the operating procedures for dispatching supervisors, Metro Transit Police, local police/fire department or other related supporting agencies.
- Coordinate with Car Maintenance and the appropriate towers for replacement of defective trains.
- Grant employees permission to enter the roadway for inspection and repair activity in accordance with roadway worker protection rules to support state of good repair.
- Manage single tracking and system segment shutdowns to create safe work areas and moves work equipment to worksites to also support state of good repair.
- Manage single tracking and system segment shutdowns to create safe work areas and moves work equipment to worksites to also support state of good repair.
- Respond to incoming communications (e.g., radio calls) from Train Operators, Field Supervision, Terminal Supervisors, Interlocking Operators, Station Managers, and other field operations staff and external agencies to provide incident management and delay-mitigation oversight.
- Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Electrician Apprentice
Helix Electric
Chantilly, VA
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Reviewed inventory reports and activity to ensure correct documentation.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Organized inventory to ensure efficient location of merchandise.
- Operated all loaders, hand trucks, forklifts in a safe and efficient manner.
- Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Unloaded trucks moved materials to staging area.
- Followed direction of senior electrical professionals to complete tasks in a safe, accurate and efficient manner.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Assisted with electrical installations, including lighting and smoke detectors.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safe, organized work environment.
- Assisted in training new hires on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across departments.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels to prevent stock outages, conducting weekly inventory audits.
Driver, Mover
Andersons Moving and storage
Bethesda, MD
01.2010 - 11.2014
- Maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Answered customer questions regarding delivery promptly and accurately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Keystone Job Corp
Drums, PA05-1999
Skills
- Impeccable safety history
- HAZMAT training
- Quality management systems knowledge
- Train operation expertise
- Safety protocols adherence
- Emergency management
- Train inspection
- Timetable management
- Safety rules and regulations
- On-board inspections
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Two-way communication device use
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Hazardous materials handling
- Written communication
- OSHA requirements knowledge
- Team development
Timeline
Rail Traffic Controller
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
10.2024 - 04.2025
Train Operator
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
12.2022 - Current
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Electrician Apprentice
Helix Electric
04.2016 - 02.2018
Driver, Mover
Andersons Moving and storage
01.2010 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Keystone Job Corp