Terry Daiss
Surprise
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner
Diceworx Construction
Surprise
09.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of construction projects ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines with subcontractors and suppliers effectively.
- Oversaw quality control processes to maintain high construction standards on-site.
Signalman
Midvale Signal
Sunnyside
07.2013 - 08.2022
- Operated signal equipment to ensure safe and efficient train movements.
- Monitored track conditions using specialized tools and technology.
- Coordinated with train crews for timely updates and communication.
- Assisted in troubleshooting signal malfunctions to minimize disruptions.
- Installed new signal systems and updated existing ones according to company standards.
- Tested signal equipment using testing devices such as voltmeters and ohmmeters.
- Maintained and operated railroad signals, switches, and track circuits.
- Used circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to complete work accurately.
Signal Maintainer
Union Pacific
Los Angeles
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Operated signal equipment to ensure safe and efficient train movements.
- Monitored track conditions using specialized tools and technology.
- Coordinated with train crews for timely updates and communication.
- Conducted regular inspections of signal systems for functionality.
- Assisted in troubleshooting signal malfunctions to minimize disruptions.
- Conducted regular inspections of all signaling equipment to ensure it was functioning properly and safely at all times.
- Tested signal equipment using testing devices such as voltmeters and ohmmeters.
- Compiled reports detailing operational performance metrics for review by management.
- Maintained and operated railroad signals, switches, and track circuits.
- Inspected tracks for defects such as broken rails, missing spikes, and loose ties.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations such as derailments or accidents involving trains.
- Performed routine maintenance on signaling equipment including cleaning contacts and replacing defective parts.
- Inspected, diagnosed and troubleshot crossing electronic equipment, devices and structures and determined appropriate repairs for remediation.
Education
Cordova
Rancho Cordova, CASkills
- Project management
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Signal system installation
Timeline
Owner
Diceworx Construction
09.2022 - Current
Signalman
Midvale Signal
07.2013 - 08.2022
Signal Maintainer
Union Pacific
09.2009 - 06.2013
Cordova