Hi, I’m
Francis D James Jr
Auburn,Washington
Summary
Experienced and safety-focused Crane Operator, Hooktender, and Heavy Equipment Operator with over a decade of rigging, lifting, and site operations. Proud member of the Snoqualmie Tribe, seeking to bring precision, reliability, and cultural integrity to the Crane Operator Hooktender - C1208 position at Boeing.
Overview
36
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
James Refinish and Complete LLC
Crane Operator / Hooktender / Heavy Equipment Operator
02.2021 - Current
Job overview
- - Operate cranes, excavators, forklifts, and other heavy equipment for construction and transport operations.
- - Serve as Hooktender, directing rigging and coordinating complex lifts with ground crews.
- - Conduct safety checks and routine equipment maintenance in compliance with OSHA standards.
- - Read and interpreted blueprints and lift plans for accurate load movement and site coordination.
- - Assisted in logistics planning for equipment movement and material staging.
- - Applied hazard identification techniques to prevent incidents and ensure crew safety.
ASAP Construction
Crane Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator
01.2012 - 02.2021
Job overview
- - Operated a wide range of heavy machinery including cranes, bulldozers, and backhoes on commercial job sites.
- - Executed critical lifts and heavy rigging tasks under tight deadlines and safety protocols.
- - Managed equipment inspections, minor repairs, and daily operation logs.
- - Read blueprints and site layouts to determine lift strategy, crane positioning, and rigging requirements.
- - Collaborated on site layout planning and equipment staging with foremen and engineers.
- - Identified potential hazards and mitigated risks in high-traffic zones.
Seafreeze Cold Storage
Forklift / Crane Operator & Ship Loader
03.1989 - 06.2012
Job overview
- - Loaded and unloaded ships and containers using cranes, forklifts, and pallet jacks in a high-volume cold storage facility.
- - Ensured accurate cargo placement and followed strict safety guidelines for refrigerated goods handling.
- - Operated overhead cranes and dockside equipment to handle large and fragile cargo efficiently.
- - Followed cargo documentation and storage plans, including basic layout diagrams and ship/container manifests.
- - Coordinated with shipping teams on logistics and scheduling for vessel loading.
- - Monitored for safety risks in cold storage conditions and loading docks.
Education
Wilson High SchoolTacoma, WA
Diploma
01.1998
Skills
- - Heavy Equipment Operation
- - Crane Operation (RT, Crawler, Tower)
- - Blueprint Reading & Lift Planning
- - OSHA Safety Compliance
- - Rigging & Load Calculations
- - Construction Site Planning
- - Logistics & Cargo Coordination
- - Hazard Identification & Risk Prevention
- - Team Communication & Coordination
Certification
- - NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
- - Rigging & Signalperson Certified
- - OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- - Washington CDL (if applicable)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
Proud member of the Snoqualmie Tribe
Timeline
Crane Operator / Hooktender / Heavy Equipment Operator
James Refinish and Complete LLC
02.2021 - Current
Crane Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator
ASAP Construction
01.2012 - 02.2021
Forklift / Crane Operator & Ship Loader
Seafreeze Cold Storage
03.1989 - 06.2012
Wilson High School
Diploma
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