MICHAEL CHASE MANARO
Sandy
Summary
22+ years of successful and rewarding heavy moving and heavy transport. Dedicated and detail oriented professional. Well acclimated to working and driving in all weather conditions.
Most recently specializing in sensitive high voltage electrical equipment. Reactors, transformers and circuit breakers.
with with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Rigger/Driver
Bonneville Power Administration
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted in placing, stabilizing, stationing and aligning equipment on foundations or special bases, and in the assembly of equipment and associated parts.Drove and operated rigging tool trucks equipped with winches for loading, unloading, and moving heavy equipment and material, under the normal guidance of the supervisor and/or safety watcher, in areas of restricted clearance and substation switchyards.
• Operated Gasoline and diesel powered combinations of trucks and trailers and specialty equipment such as heavy hauling lowboy trailers with capacities in excess of 1,000.000 pounds. - • Operates various sizes forklifts with capacities through 30,000 pounds.
• Inventoried and maintains Trailers, Rigging trucks, Cranes and crane supplies, shop and yard cleanup, rigging truck tools, equipment, and materials.
• Prepared tools such as hydraulic pumps, jacks, rollers, block and tackle, and cribbing for use by the journeymen level electrical riggers.
• Installed new lines on winches, hoist, cranes, etc.
• Performed work preparatory to loading and unloading heavy electrical equipment and materials. On/ off of on highway equipment off highway equipment rail cars and barges, ships, ferries, ocean going vessels.
• Set platforms, mats, and other material required for movement of equipment. - Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.
- Assisted crane operators in making critical decisions regarding lift strategies while maintaining open lines of communication throughout the process.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
- Decreased potential hazards by promptly addressing any identified risks or issues related to rigging activities.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and consistently demonstrating a strong work ethic.
- Optimized equipment usage, reducing wear and tear with strategic rigging techniques.
Rigger W/CDL
Resource Management Associates
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Drove and operated rigging tool trucks equipped with winches for loading, unloading, and moving heavy equipment and material, under the normal guidance of the supervisor and/or safety watcher, in areas of restricted clearance and substation switchyards.
- • Operated Gasoline and diesel powered combinations of trucks and trailers and specialty equipment such as heavy hauling lowboy trailers with capacities in excess of 1,000,000 pounds.
- • Operates various sizes forklifts with capacities through 30,000 pounds.
- • Inventoried and maintains Trailers, Rigging trucks, Cranes and crane supplies, shop and yard cleanup, rigging truck tools, equipment, and materials.
• Prepared tools such as hydraulic pumps, jacks, rollers, block and tackle, and cribbing for use by the journeymen level electrical riggers.
• Installed new lines on winches, hoist, cranes, etc.
• Performed work preparatory to loading and unloading heavy electrical equipment and materials. On/ off of on highway equipment off highway equipment rail cars and barges, ships, ferries, ocean going vessels.
• Set platforms, mats, and other material required for movement of equipment.
• Assisted in placing, stabilizing, stationing and aligning equipment on foundations or special bases, and in the assembly of equipment and associated parts. - Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Supported electrical crews as needed. To accomplish a collaborative team effort.
Dispatcher
Redmond Heavy Hauling / Gresham Transfer
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of 35 fleet vehicles.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over 100+ daily calls.
- Planned, organized and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
- Evaluated and adjusted routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards and weather conditions.
- Received new orders, prepared transportation permits and assigned personnel.
- Coordinated repairs to vehicles to maintain fleet operations.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Heavy Haul Driver
Kerr Contractors
08.2008 - 02.2017
- Aiding Kerr Contractors to provide Oregon and surrounding states with infrastructure repair, upgrades and new construction.
- Transported various equipment throughout the western United States. With a vast range of heavy hauling equipment. Lowboy, removable gooseneck, fixed neck, double drop, dovetail, stretch trailers, flatbed/step deck, hydraulic and mechanical lowboy equipment. With capacities exceeding 300,000lbs
- Moving and transporting highly specialized and sensitive paving/pavement profiling equipment
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Sandy High School
Sandy, OR06.2001
Skills
- 22 years of heavy moving experience
- Extensive background permitting Overweight/oversize loads exceeding 400,000lbs on state, county and city roadways
- Traffic control / pilot car ensuring public safety during hauling operations
- Load positioning computer software
- Goldhofer, Shirley, K-line, Aspen, Trail King, Cozad, SPMT, SPT, RGN, beam & suspension hauling equipment
- Extensive work with Hydra slide, Enerpac hydraulic slide/skid equipment
- Roller systems
- 4,6 & 8 port hydraulic pump for jacking systems
- Temporary wood/steel cribbing and foundation construction
- Winch line & Block rigging
- Electrical Safety
- High voltage electrical equipment knowledge
- Working in close proximity of high voltage equipment
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Pre job crew briefings
- Construction Standards
- Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
- Construction Methods
- Gas / diesel vehicle and Equipment Operation
- Crane operation
Certification
- Class A CDL with Tank, Double/Triple trailers, hazardous material, Air brake endorsements
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- AED Certified
- BBP/HIV universal precautions trained
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- Certified mobile equipment operator (class 1,4,5 & 7)
- Fall protection equipment certified
- Confined space rescue trained
- Aerial Self rescue
- Team patient rescue
- Scissor/Boom lift equipment
Timeline
Electrical Rigger/Driver
Bonneville Power Administration
04.2022 - Current
Rigger W/CDL
Resource Management Associates
03.2020 - 04.2023
Dispatcher
Redmond Heavy Hauling / Gresham Transfer
01.2018 - 03.2020
Heavy Haul Driver
Kerr Contractors
08.2008 - 02.2017
Diploma - General Studies
Sandy High School
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