Joshua Yearout
Brazoria,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Crane Rigger with a strong focus on safety compliance and effective communication. Proven ability to manage lifting operations, ensuring equipment readiness and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Rigger
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Deer Park, Texas
05.2026 - Current
- Inspected rigging equipment for compliance with safety standards.
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Collaborated with team to develop and implement safe lifting operations.
- Coordinated task movements through clear communication with operators to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Maintained rigging gear for reliable and ready-to-use condition.
- Trained new personnel on crane systems and rigging techniques to enhance operational readiness.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents during lifting activities.
Crane Rigger
Able Industrial
Houston, Texas
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Inspected rigging equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents during lifting activities.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute lifting operations.
- Communicated effectively with operators to coordinate movements and tasks.
- Coordinated with other trades personnel to ensure smooth operations during projects.
crane rigger foreman
Bechtel
Port Arthur, Texas
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Calculated weight capacities for lifting operations using load charts or software applications.
- Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during lifting operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on job sites.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance rigging skills and knowledge.
- Verified daily schedules and instructions with project manager prior to beginning work on project.
Crane Rigger
PCL Construction
Port Arthur, Texas
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Operated cranes for lifting and positioning heavy materials safely.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Inspected rigging equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Communicated effectively with operators to coordinate movements and tasks.
crane rigger foreman
JVIC
Freeport, Texas
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed crane set-up and breakdown, ensuring efficient operation during jobs.
- Calculated weight capacities for lifting operations using load charts or software applications.
- Developed plans for hoisting objects safely into place using appropriate rigging techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on job sites.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during lifting operations.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while operating cranes.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance rigging skills and knowledge.
Crane Rigger
Echo Maintenance
Port Arthur, Texas
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated cranes for lifting and positioning heavy materials safely.
- Directed work crews for correct placement of blocking and outrigging under cranes.
- Calculated weight capacities for lifting operations using load charts or software applications.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute lifting operations.
- Communicated effectively with operators to coordinate movements and tasks.
Crane Rigger
Turner Construction
Deer Park, Texas
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Operated cranes to lift and position heavy materials, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo with a crane.
- Inspected rigging equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated movements and tasks with operators to enhance operational efficiency.
- Evaluated worksites to identify and mitigate potential hazards in crane operations. associated with the use of cranes or rigging components.
crane rigger foreman
Zachary Industrial
Freeport, Texas
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on job sites.
- Communicated effectively with operators to coordinate lifting operations.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during lifting operations.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while operating cranes.
- Coordinated with other trades personnel to ensure smooth operations during projects.
- Communicated effectively with customers to provide updates on job progress and completion times.
- Dismantled old cranes and removed them from sites according to safety protocols.
- Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
West Columbia, TX05-2012
Skills
- Crane operation
- Rigging compliance
- Safety protocols
- Load calculations
- Lift planning
- Rigging techniques
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment maintenance
- Task coordination
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
Certification
- nccer advance rigger
Affiliations
- Wild Peach Volunteer Fire Department
Timeline
Crane Rigger
Ohmstede Industrial Services
05.2026 - Current
Crane Rigger
Able Industrial
02.2026 - 05.2026
crane rigger foreman
Bechtel
09.2025 - 02.2026
Crane Rigger
PCL Construction
06.2025 - 09.2025
crane rigger foreman
JVIC
02.2025 - 06.2025
Crane Rigger
Echo Maintenance
11.2024 - 02.2025
Crane Rigger
Turner Construction
03.2024 - 11.2024
crane rigger foreman
Zachary Industrial
06.2023 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School