Ernest L. Dawsonia III has over 20 years of experience in transportation, automotive maintenance, and electrical systems repair. He is currently an Assistant Conductor at SEPTA, where he coordinates train activities, collects fares, assists passengers, and communicates with the crew. Prior to that, he worked at SEPTA as a Lineman/Substation maintainer and Signal Maintainer, where he operated, maintained, and repaired high voltage electrical systems and signals. He also has experience as an Automotive Technician for the City of Philadelphia and Sloane Honda, performing repairs, maintenance, and testing on vehicles. In his free time, he serves as a mentor for young men in the Soko

1. Ernest L. Dawsonia III
227 E. Walnut Park Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19120 (C) 215.429.3870
eldmanagement@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
FAA Air Agency Certificate 2007
Philadelphia, Pa
Lincoln Technical Institute
Associates Degree 1999
Philadelphia, Pa
John Bartram High School
Diploma 1998
Philadelphia, Pa
SKILLS
Organization and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal skills
NORAC Cert.
Roadway Worker Cert.
TWIC Card
EXPERIENCE
Southeastern PA Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Conductor 4/2013 - present
• Responsible for coordinating all activities with the train's crew.
• Collects train tickets and train fare.
• Assists passengers on/off the train, answers passenger questions and ensures
passenger safety.
• Makes all necessary announcements to passengers.
• Communicates with the rest of the train crew, providing the route, timing and any
changes.
• Signals the train's engineer to begin moving and keeps a record of the train's arrival and
departure times at any stops.
Lineman/Substation maintainer 10/2010 - 4/2013
Operate, maintain, repair and install high voltage AC and DC electrical systems and equipment in
traction power substations and Overhead Catenary on the regional rail line.
• Inspects, adjusts and/or repairs voltage in the line, battery systems, circuit breakers,
relays, and connections.
• Repairs fan motors and blower motors.
• Repairs air blast breakers and cathode breakers.
• Repairs electronic circuit boards.
• Kept tools and equipment clean and in good condition.
• Kept substations clean.
• Prepared written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms, work
orders.

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Signal Maintainer 1/2008 - 10/2010
• Inspects, test and repair gate crossings, signals & signal equipment such as
interlocking Switches, Impedance Bonds and Track Circuit wiring.
• Replaces defective wiring, broken lenses and burnout light bulbs.
• Test circuit connections and switch operations using standard electrical testing
equipment.
City of Philadelphia/Fleet Management, Philadelphia, PA 7/2004 -1/2008
Automotive Technician
• Write vehicle damage repair estimates.
• Repair broken or worn mechanical components (Brakes, suspension, exhaust,
etc…).
• Remove and replace faulty engines and transmissions on heavy-duty trucks.
• Maintain repair and service records.
• Install equipment components and systems.
• Repair electrical wiring, circuits and fixtures.
• Perform state and emission testing.
• Roadside assistance.
Sloane Honda, Philadelphia, PA 8/2001 – 7/2004
Automotive Technician
• Write vehicle damage repair estimates.
• Repair broken or worn mechanical components (Brakes, suspension, exhaust,
etc…).
• Perform all scheduled service maintenance repairs.
• Perform warranty repairs on new and used vehicles (engine, transmission,
etc…).
• Install accessories on new vehicles after delivery.
• Repair electrical wiring, circuits and fixtures.
• Perform state and emissions testing.
• Perform new and used car safety checks.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Soko Gakkai International (SGI), Philadelphia, PA
Young Men’s Division Mentor
• Provide guidance to young men
• Assist in planning discussion meetings and special events
References Furnished Upon Request

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