Christopher Runnels
Midwest City,OK
Summary
Alert Crane Operator with in-depth knowledge and practice of OSHA safety standards and precautions with five years of experience operating mobile cranes. Excellent safety record. Communicates precisely with crew and management to promote project completion and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Hook Construction LLC.
02.2025 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Crane Operator
Al Slattery Masonry
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
- Streamlined communication between team members using hand signals, radios, or other means appropriate depending on the situation.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
- Minimized downtime by troubleshooting mechanical issues quickly, working closely with maintenance staff for prompt repairs.
Mason
Al Slattery Masonry
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication, demonstrating respect for fellow team members, and offering assistance when needed.
- Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete and waterproof or restore surfaces.
- Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OKMidwest City High School
Midwest City, OK05-2010
Skills
- CCO Crane license
- Crane assembly
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Forklift operator certification
- Crane capacity 70-80 ton
- Crane set-up
Certification
- CCO - Certified Crane Operator
- Certified Warehouse and rough terrain forklift,
Timeline
Truck Driver
Hook Construction LLC.
02.2025 - Current
Crane Operator
Al Slattery Masonry
01.2019 - 01.2025
Mason
Al Slattery Masonry
06.2012 - 01.2019
No Degree - Business Administration
Rose State College
Midwest City High School
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