Cole Potter
Willow Spring ,NC
Summary
Dynamic and dependable Crane Rigger at Peak Cranes, skilled in load securing and crane inspection. Demonstrated exceptional site safety management and communication, ensuring efficient operations and minimizing risks. Recognized for attention to detail and commitment to quality, consistently delivering successful project outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Peak Cranes
Crane Rigger
Raleigh, North Carolina
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in securing loads using appropriate rigging techniques and tools.
- Communicated with crane operators to ensure precise load placement.
- Followed all safety protocols to minimize risks during lifting operations.
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Inspected crane rigging components to ensure they met safety standards.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo with a crane.
Laborer Operator
Potter and Sons Excavation Services
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites during operations.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, saws, drills, wrenches for various operations.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain safety standards and prevent accidents.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Identified potential hazards at job sites and took steps to mitigate them.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Laborer
Lane and Blyfe
Garner, North Carolina
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Operated heavy machinery to complete various labor tasks efficiently.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials efficiently for various excavation projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Johnston High School
Benson, NC05-2016
Skills
- Crane operation
- Load securing
- Rigging techniques
- Crane inspection
- Material handling
- Site safety management
- Attention to detail
- PPE use
- Dependable and responsible
- Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Peak Cranes
Crane Rigger
05.2025 - Current
Laborer Operator
Potter and Sons Excavation Services
01.2022 - 05.2025
Laborer
Lane and Blyfe
02.2021 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
West Johnston High School