Michael Hilburn
California,MD
Summary
Seasoned Crane Operator offering 25 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. A dependable employee specializes in safely and adeptly operating heavy equipment according to job requirements. Tracks maintenance history and equipment performance through strictly recorded logs and records.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
C.W. Strittmatter
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects, utilizing strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Reduced downtime through proactive diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues on heavy equipment.
Crane Operator
Gridiron Construction
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
Crane Operator
Long Construction
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wright Brother Construction
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Assisted job forman with his duties running the job site.
Crane Operator
Commercial Metals Co
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
Heavy equipment operator
International union of operating engineers local #37
02.2015 - 11.2020
- Worked for various companies as a union employee
- I did dirt work while working for Kiewit Infrastructures building a power plant in Calvert County, MD
- I also ran crane for Kiewit at the Arlington Memorial Bridge, deconstructing and reconstructing the bridge
- I am currently working for Kiewit in Wilmington, DE, as a part of the I-95 rehab project
- I also worked for Clarke Construction in Washington, DC as a drill rig operator and hoist elevator operator
- Lastly, I did some dirt work for the Purple Line Construction project preparing for the expansion of the Purple Line Metro Train, in Montgomery and Prince George’s County, MD.
Heavy equipment operator
Geostructures, Inc
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated a drill rig while working on an aquatics center in Arlington, VA.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Heavy equipment operator
CW Strittmatter
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Mass excavation for high rise buildings and pipe line installment.
Heavy equipment operator
Merriman Construction
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Operated heavy equipment while working on a pipe line in Nebraska.
Education
High School Diploma -
West End High School
Walnut Grove, ALSkills
- Dirt Roller
- Dozer (with and without GPS)
- Motor Grader with GPS
- Grader (rough and fine)
- Loader (rubber tire and track)
- Scrapers
- Drill Rig (LB36 and LB28)
- Off Road Dump Truck
- Backhoe
- Excavator (includes long stick)
- Bobcat
- Hoist Elevator
- Crawler Crane
- Soilmec Riggs
- Fork Lift
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Maintenance
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Hoisting Equipment
- Repairs and Inspections
- Excavation Operations
- Crane Inspections
- Large Hydraulic Crane
- Small Hydraulic Crane
- Service Truck Hydraulic Crane
- Crawler Crane
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- NCCCO Crane Operator
- Fork Lift Operator
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
C.W. Strittmatter
03.2024 - Current
Crane Operator
Gridiron Construction
03.2023 - 03.2024
Crane Operator
Long Construction
08.2022 - 03.2023
Crane Operator
Commercial Metals Co
12.2020 - 10.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wright Brother Construction
09.2020 - 08.2022
Heavy equipment operator
Geostructures, Inc
11.2018 - 01.2019
Heavy equipment operator
CW Strittmatter
04.2018 - 10.2018
Heavy equipment operator
International union of operating engineers local #37
02.2015 - 11.2020
Heavy equipment operator
Merriman Construction
09.2013 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
West End High School
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