Benjamin McDaniel

WORK EXPERIENCE

Heavy Equipment Operator & Crane Foreman | Construction & Marine Infrastructure

January 2020 – Present

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  Crane & Equipment Operations: Earned NCCCO Crane Operator Certifications in May 2026. Logged extensive seat time operating lattice boom, mobile cranes, and high-capacity excavators for deep foundation driving, heavy hoisting, and structural placement.
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  Pile Driving & Deep Foundations: Set and drove sheet piling and large-diameter trestle pipe piles using both diesel and vibratory hammers during critical bridge replacement and shoreline stabilization projects.
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  Complex Infrastructure & Heavy Civil: Directly involved in replacing a major railroad bridge by erecting a new steel span adjacent to active tracks and executing structural installation under tight operational windows.
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  Marine Operations & Rehabilitation: Provided operational oversight during major lift bridge rehabilitations, managing marine logistics, spud barge positioning, and high-stakes lifts under dynamic water and low-clearance conditions.
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  Crew Leadership & Rigging Oversight: Served as Field Foreman managing multi-trade crews and daily equipment logistics. Developed detailed rigging plans while mentoring junior crew members on rigging fundamentals, hand signals, and equipment maintenance.