NICHOLAS KAIASSAS
MEDFORD,NY
Summary
Knuckle Boom Operator with a proven track record at Lifting Solutions, showcasing exceptional crane operations and maintenance skills alongside unparalleled communication abilities. Achieved significant reductions in operational errors through effective team coordination and rigorous adherence to safety standards, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business. Demonstrated expertise in heavy equipment rigging and a strong understanding of construction material, underpinning successful project completions.
Industrious Boom Operator with CDL and almost twenty years of experience operating boom cranes. Excellent and safe driving skills with positive customer service attitude. Cooperative and hardworking with problem-solving capacity. Safe driving record with compliance with all federal, state and company regulations.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
KNUCKLE BOOM OPERATOR
LIFTING SOLUTIONS
Brooklyn, NY
02.2017 - Current
- Inspected boom equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Assisted in troubleshooting minor technical issues to maintain seamless operations.
- Operated boom truck smoothly to prevent excessive grapple swings, eliminate cable jerking and reduce wear on electrical and mechanical parts.
- Conducted daily safety meetings to discuss potential hazards and reinforce best practices among crew members.
- Enhanced communication between team members, leading to a decrease in errors during lifting operations.
- Built strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business through professional conduct and communication.
- Maintained strict safety standards with thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with rigging crews to ensure equipment was properly secured before each lift operation.
- Utilized hand signals effectively when communicating with ground personnel during lifting operations, improving overall job site safety.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- 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.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Oversaw the rigging and hoisting process ensuring proper load calculations were adhered to minimize accidents.
- Assisted in the successful completion of large-scale projects by utilizing rigging techniques for proper alignment and placement of heavy machinery components.
- Assisted in rigging up and down procedures, facilitating seamless transitions between job sites.
Education
GED -
LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Astoria, NYSkills
- Crane assembly
- Accurate communication
- Crane operations
- Crane maintenance
- Rigging systems understanding
- Understanding of rigging
- Crane rigging management
- Custom rigging solutions
- Rigging hardware knowledge
- Rigging basics
- Heavy Equipment Rigging
- Construction Material Familiarity
- Basic construction knowledge
- Construction Equipment Knowledge
- Radio operation
- Signal interpretation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Troubleshooting skills
- Heavy equipment operation
Certification
- NCCCO = ABC,ABL
- NCCCO= RIG,SIG
- NYC DOB.= RIG,SUP
- NYC DOB= HMO LICENSE
- OSHA
- 8 HOUR FALL PROTECTION
- 30 HOUR OSHA
Languages
English,Greek,Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
KNUCKLE BOOM OPERATOR
LIFTING SOLUTIONS
02.2017 - Current
GED -
LONG ISLAND CITY HIGH SCHOOL