Monte Swapp

11091 S Shilling Ave #3454 South Jordan, UT. 84095

montimur@gmail.com
385-414-2810

Work History

UTA Front Runner
Commuter Rail Operator February 2012-Aug 2012
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of commuter trains running on a schedule. Responsible for locomotive and
railcar inspections and basic trouble shooting. Responsible for building and maintaining positive customer experience aboard
UTA Front Runner. Assisted with new operator training in radio protocol, and yard and mainline switches.
Rail Operations Supervisor August 2012-Present
Responsible for supervising, coaching and testing Commuter Rail Operators in accordance with FRA guidelines and company
policies. Responsible for safely and responsibly dispatching Commuter Rail trains in UTAs rail traffic control center. First
response for incidents involving UTA equipment, property or personnel.

Union Pacific Railroad
Switchman 2004-2010
Acquired extensive knowledge of rules and regulations; managed the safe and efficient use of remote control locomotives for
the switching of cars and building of trains in a rail yard; maintain an accurate switch list: ensure cars go onto the right track
and/or train, and comply with train make-up and hazmat regulations. Manage yard training of new hire switchman.
Through Freight Conductor 2004-2010
Manage safety of self, crew and safe and efficient operation of freight trains; conduct safety briefings; frequent radio
communications; enter work order data into computer terminals; ensure the crew and train meet federal and company
regulations; interact with customers during railcar pickup and delivery. Manage on-the-job training for student conductors.
Through Freight Engineer 2006-Present
Manage for daily inspection of locomotives to ensure they meet federal and company regulations; responsible for the safe and
efficient operation of locomotive controls.

United States Army
Infantryman: Stationed at Ft. Meyer VA in the U.S Army Honor Guard 2000-2003
Performed ceremonial duties as a member of a full honors casket team in Arlington Cemetery; carried caskets to grave site,
held the flag and then performed the folding of the flag to be handed to the family of the deceased; performed Military Training
operations as part of JRTC (Joint Readiness Training Command) in Ft. Polk, LA; occasional guard duty at the Pentagon;
responsible for being on call for any emergencies that occurred in the DC area (example, riots, etc.); was completed rescue and
recovery operations at the Pentagon during 9/11. Completed combat life saver, and battlefield crisis leadership courses to learn
how to take charge and manage critical situations. Manage training for US Customs agents, various police and firefighter
agencies on how to perform military honors for fallen comrades.

Skills and Qualifications

Supervisory
Experience
Dispatch
Transportation
Safety
Licensed
Commuter Rail
Operator
Follows directions
Self-starter

Punctual
Detail oriented
Team player
Microsoft Office
Type 25-30 WPM
Education

Salt Lake Community College March 2011-Present
Pursuing Associates Degree in Computer Science
Arapahoe Community College February 2000
Earned: GED

Achievements

Graduated top of class in Union Pacific Locomotive Engineer Training.
Army Achievement Medal for honorably serving 3 years in the US Army.
Received the National Defense Medal for serving at a time of war.



Monte Swapp
11091 S Shilling Ave #3454 South Jordan, UT. 84095
Swapp916@msn.com
801-916-1237

References


Kevin Davenport Previous Instructor 801-913-1789
Jason Johnson Former Co-worker (UPRR) 801-703-4135
Cheryl Yeats Former Employee (UTA) 970-397-4948
Obediah Wilson Rail Operations Supervisor (UTA) 801-673-0078
Chris Hawkins Assistant Manager (UTA) 801-502-2902