Cornelius Watson
O’Neal Steel
Birmingham,AL
21
years of professional experience
More than 20 years of heavy machinery experience supported safe, reliable industrial operations.
Strong overhead crane operation delivered secure movement of heavy materials.
Deep machinery knowledge supported efficient task execution, equipment care, and consistent compliance with safety standards.
Work History
Overhead Crane Operator
10 Months- Operated overhead crane to move steel coils, sheets, and plates safely within production areas.
- Inspected crane controls, hooks, slings, and load gear before each shift to confirm safe operation.
- Positioned loads accurately for processing, staging, and shipment using hand signals and radio communication.
- Secured materials with proper rigging techniques to prevent damage and maintain workplace safety.
- Followed lockout, safety, and equipment procedures to maintain compliance with plant standards.
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
- Conducted regular toolbox talks discussing safe lifting practices, accident prevention measures, and proper communication with teammates.
- Performed critical lifts requiring expert precision, showcasing exceptional knowledge of weight limitations and balance points for different load types.
- Consistently met daily production goals through effective time management skills while also focusing on safety precautions.
Residential Refuse Collect
2 Years 6 Months- Operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner.
- Operate packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism.
- Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
- Troubleshoots and resolves potential delivery and pick-up problems before they result in service issues.
Rebar Fabricator
6 Months- Operation where rebar is cut and shaped to detailed specifications in a construction design to create proper lengths and connections.
- Make components and parts for different products such as machines, engines, toys, electrical equipment and household appliances.
- Fabricate parts or assemble parts into a finished product.
- Use a variety of tools and machines of varying complexity.
Laborer
3 Months- Assisting in preparation of pipes using A variety power tools
- Maintaining a clean work environment
- Always comply with safety standards
- Lay out routes using blueprints.
- Moving securing installing loading or unloading materials
7 Years 6 Months
- Safely load and unload breakable items onto trucks.
- Deliver and set-up furniture inside client homes, as required/requested.
- Pack and unpack items in an organized and efficient manner.
- Inspecting trucks before and after trips, completing and submitting truck condition reports.
- Providing quality, customer service at all times.
- Carrying heavy items long distances and up/down stairways
Reinforcement
8 Years 2 Months- Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, forklifts, skid loaders and other tools.
- As directed by management.
- Load and unload construction supplies from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment.
- Maintain a safe and clean job site by handling materials and storing them properly, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use, and securing the job site daily.
- Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management.
- Travel out of town to work on remote job sites as directed by management.
Skilled labor
- Driving Dump Trucks transport and dump loose materials to and from job sites and projects as required by the company.
- Loading, operating, and routine maintenance of the truck, as well as other tasks deemed necessary are expected of the driver.
- Loading and unloading materials and equipment
- Operating and tending machinery and heave equipment
- Digging trenches, compacting earth, and backfilling holes
- Take direction from logistics manager or field personnel as required.
- Maintain a safe vehicle and equipment.
- Cleaning and preparing construction Sites.
- Providing trenches, compacting earth, and backing filling holes
- Following instructions, instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Operated jackhammer
backhoe
overhead crane
and forklift to support site operations.
Maintained positive energy while handling daily responsibilities.
Balanced multiple priorities without losing focus.
Delivered customer service that supported client needs.
Applied strong time management to complete work efficiently.
Used active listening to understand instructions and requests.
Remained reliable and dependable for assigned duties.
Interpreted simple blueprints to complete basic tasks accurately.
Timeline
Overhead Crane Operator
O’Neal Steel
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Residential Refuse Collect
Aw Waste
05.2023 - 11.2025Read More
Skilled labor
Jefferson county
05.2023 - 11.2003Read More
Rebar Fabricator
CMC Steel
11.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Laborer
Acipco Pipe crew
08.2022 - 11.2022Read More
United Armstrong relocation
01.2015 - 07.2022Read More
Reinforcement
PREFAB
11.2005 - 01.2014Read More
Phillips High school
High School Diploma
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