John Dunavant
Crane Operator
Blackstone,VA
Summary
Hardworking Tower Crane Operator accustomed to working at up to 1000 feet and with over 40000 pound loads. Demonstrated skill and work ethic. Alert Crane Operator with in-depth knowledge and practice of OSHA safety standards and precautions with 20+ years of experience operating tower, overhead and mobile cranes. Skilled reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics and technical drawings. Excellent safety record. Seasoned Crane Operator offering 20+ years of construction industry experience, efficient and safe equipment operations and on-time project completion. Communicates precisely with crew and management to promote project completion and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tower Crane Operator
Lockheart Crane And Rigging
Raleigh, NC
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Responded quickly to hand signals and radio commands to maintain safety on job sites.
- Used remote controls and consoles to operate cranes under special circumstances.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
Tower Crane Operator
Lockheart Crane And Rigging
Raleigh, NC
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Responded quickly to hand signals and radio commands to maintain safety on job sites.
- Used remote controls and consoles to operate cranes under special circumstances.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
Crane Operator
Rabren General Contractprs
Auburn, AL
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Followed top piling techniques when working with various types of piles to complete projects safely and on-time.
Crane Operator
International Union Of Operating Engineers
Richmond , VA
03.2013 - 12.2019
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Followed top piling techniques when working with various types of piles to complete projects safely and on-time.
Able Bodied Seaman Shipboard Crane Operator
Seafarers International Union
Norfolk, VA
03.1990 - 11.2000
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Performed preventive maintenance such as reading and cleaning pressure gauges to obtain proper gas or tar flow.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Inspected, cleaned and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Minimized overload incidents by double-checking load capacity of [Type] equipment and adjusting loads appropriately.
- Maintained detailed daily records of productivity and adjusted overall project timetables based on setbacks or [Type] delays.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lunenburg Central High School
Victoria, VA 08.1985 - 05.1989
Skills
Crane steering
Heavy lift management
Mobile crane operations
Shipping containers
Lubrications understanding
Hoisting mechanisms
Safety practices
Lift balancing
Construction materials
Lifting device safety
Certification
CCO - Certified Crane Operator
Timeline
Tower Crane Operator
Lockheart Crane And Rigging
04.2022 - 06.2022
Crane Operator
Rabren General Contractprs
12.2020 - 03.2022
Tower Crane Operator
Lockheart Crane And Rigging
01.2020 - 12.2022
Crane Operator
International Union Of Operating Engineers
03.2013 - 12.2019
Able Bodied Seaman Shipboard Crane Operator
Seafarers International Union
03.1990 - 11.2000
High School Diploma -
Lunenburg Central High School
08.1985 - 05.1989