Joe Gjerde

Experience

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  US Army

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2005

  Section Leader

  • Successfully led 45 transportation soldiers while assigned to an Infantry Battalion during environment Operation Iraqi Freedom resulting in zero loss to personnel or equipment • Responsible for the maintenance, operational readiness and associated equipment of 15 vehicles valued over $3.2 million dollars

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  US Army

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2013

  • Served as the Army’s ambassador within several communities of assigned area consisting of 83 square miles with a population of 680,489• Interviewed, screened, processed 140 applicants for enlistment in U.S. Army in 3 years enabling center to achieve highest volume of 22 centers located in Los Angeles County, Ca in year 2011-12• Utilized FBI Live Scan fingerprint software / hardware to prepare background investigations• Additionally Supervised, coached, and mentored 10 recruiters as the assistant center commander Show less • Supervised and coordinated operations of 22 Army units in all modes of transportation land, air, sea, and ground support for the entire Fort Hood Army installation consisting of more than 50,000 soldiers in support of combat deployments, redeployments, and tactical training exercises• Developed guidelines and implemented systems to improve the efficiency of transportation support• Provided staff policy, guidance, and supervision relating to movement control functions of cargo by air, rail, motor transportation and sea Show less

  • Ammunition Inventory Control Specialist

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Recruiter

    Jul 2009 - Jul 2012

  • Transportation Movement coordinator

    Aug 2005 - Jun 2009
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  BNSF Railway

  Sept 2013 - now

  • In charge of ensuring proper train makeup for local, state, federal railroad laws • Prepares documents to ensure trains are in compliance of hazardous material laws• Responsible for the safe transportation of multiple types of freight such as hazardous cargo, ammunition, fuel, oil, vehicles, military equipment, and various commodities.

  • Locomotive Engineer

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Conductor, Freight Trains

    Sept 2013 - now