David Burks
Wilsonville
Summary
Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator
Wright Brothers Construction
Charleston
03.2025 - Current
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.
- Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning properly before each shift.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Utilized remote controls or radio devices to operate the crane.
- Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
- Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
- Assisted with rigging operations as required.
- Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions immediately so they can be addressed promptly.
- Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times while operating the crane.
Crane Operator
Russo Corporation
Birmingham
11.2024 - 02.2025
Crane Operator
Scott Bridge Company
Opelika
09.2020 - 06.2023
Crane Operator
Southland Holding (Johnson Brothers)
Grapevine
05.2017 - 07.2019
Education
NCCCO - Crane Operator Certification
Crane U
01.2009 - 01.2009
CDL - CDL
ALDOT
01.2009 - 01.2009
Ed White Highschool
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Crane operation
- Load calculation
- Safety compliance
- Rigging procedures
- Equipment inspection
- Team communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Operational efficiency
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Crane assembly
- Safety protocol
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Weather adaptation
- Crane inspections
- Accurate communication
- Safety culture
- Safety evaluation
- Workplace safety audits
- Safety promotion
- Safety proficiency
- Rigging safety
- Construction safety practices
- Safety improvements
- Safety evaluations
- Safety measures
- Worksite safety
- Safety training
- Safety incident reporting
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- NCCCO - Current
- CDL - Current
- OSHA Safety Training -Current
- Safety Teams/Committes on various jobs
Affiliations
- Camping
- Construction projects
- Church activities
- Motorcycles
- Classic cars
Timeline
Crane Operator
Wright Brothers Construction
03.2025 - Current
Crane Operator
Russo Corporation
11.2024 - 02.2025
Crane Operator
Scott Bridge Company
09.2020 - 06.2023
Crane Operator
Southland Holding (Johnson Brothers)
05.2017 - 07.2019
NCCCO - Crane Operator Certification
Crane U
01.2009 - 01.2009
CDL - CDL
ALDOT
01.2009 - 01.2009
Ed White Highschool