Dartrell Smith
Destrehan
Summary
Seasoned Journeyman Rigger with a proven track record at Zachry, adept in winch operation and excelling in team communication. Spearheaded maintenance programs and developed rigging plans, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Mentored junior staff, enhancing cross-functional team efficiency. Demonstrates unparalleled commitment to industrial maintenance and hazard identification.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Rigger
MasTec
03.2025 - Current
- Operated rigging equipment to safely lift and position heavy loads on job sites.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Inspected rigging gear for wear and tear, maintaining high safety standards.
- Trained junior riggers on proper techniques and safety protocols in rigging operations.
Journeyman Rigger
Zachry
02.2021 - 11.2024
- Performed regular maintenance on all rigging equipment such as wire rope slings and chain falls.
- Assisted in pre-rigging activities including setting up block and tackle systems or tag lines.
- Assembled and installed rigging for hoisting and lifting operations, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
- Developed detailed plans for the installation of rigging systems according to industry best practices.
- Operated cranes, hoists, winches, derricks, and other heavy machinery in a safe manner.
- Tested slings prior to use by performing visual inspections and tension tests.
Rigger
Tradesmen International
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Inspected slings, shackles, chains and other rigging equipment for wear or damage before each use.
- Positioned, aligned, or leveled machines and equipment to prepare for rigging.
- Successfully rigged a variety of loads and equipment, including cranes, hoists, winches, and derricks with precision and accuracy.
- Loaded materials onto vehicles according to weight distribution guidelines.
- Assisted in the installation of machinery by providing guidance on how best to lift items into place safely.
- Monitored the movement of suspended loads during operations in order to ensure stability at all times.
- Fabricated, assembled, or disassembled manufactured products to complete work.
Skills
- Winch operation
- Hazard identification
- Team communication
- Chain hoist operation
- Crane signaling
- Industrial maintenance
Certification
- CDL A
- NCCCO Rigger 1
- NCCCO Rigger 2
- NCCCO Telescopic Boom Cranes - Fixed Cab (TSS)
- NCCCO Service Truck Cranes (STC)
Timeline
Journeyman Rigger
MasTec
03.2025 - Current
Journeyman Rigger
Zachry
02.2021 - 11.2024
Rigger
Tradesmen International
04.2019 - 01.2021