Paul Carroll
Pine City,MN
Summary
Dedicated crane rigger with strong skills in safety compliance and accident prevention. Proven ability to effectively communicate and adapt to changing conditions on construction sites.
Adaptable professional with extensive experience in crane operations and rigging. Known for strong communication and problem-solving skills, consistently ensuring safety and compliance in dynamic work environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Rigger
Northland Crane Services
Elk River, MN
09.2025 - Current
- Operated cranes safely to lift and position heavy materials on construction sites.
- Assisted in rigging processes, ensuring proper attachment of loads and equipment.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections of crane equipment for safety compliance.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimize hazards during rigging tasks.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily operations and equipment usage for reporting purposes.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of rigging techniques and safety standards.
- Assisted crane operators with detailed load charts and calculations in order to guarantee safe weight distribution during the lift process.
- Increased efficiency in crane operations by effectively communicating with crane operators and ground personnel.
- Consistently met project deadlines by working efficiently under pressure and adjusting to changing priorities as needed.
- Reduced workplace accidents with diligent adherence to OSHA guidelines, national standards, and company policies.
- Helped set up and rig up crane.
- Reported defects on equipment or rigging to proper supervisor.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
CDL Truck Driver
Vics Crane & Heavy Haul
Rosemount, MN
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Operated commercial vehicles safely, adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies.
- Conducted routine inspections of vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards and maintenance requirements.
- Managed loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring proper weight distribution for safe transport.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate lifting operations effectively.
- Adapted quickly to changing site conditions and responded to operational challenges efficiently.
Crane Operator
MOLIN Concrete Products Company
Lino Lakes, MN
04.2015 - 01.2025
- Operated various cranes to safely lift and move heavy materials on construction sites.
- Conducted daily inspections to ensure crane functionality and compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored load weights and adjusted operations to prevent overloading and potential hazards.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Enhanced safety on job site by rigorously following established protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements, keeping projects on schedule and under budget.
- Reduced equipment wear and tear with meticulous maintenance routines, extending lifespan of machinery.
- Adapted quickly to new technology and equipment, maintaining high productivity in rapidly evolving work environment.
Truck Driver
Lefebvre Companies
Elk River, MN
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods efficiently and safely across designated routes.
- Adhered to all safety protocols, ensuring compliance with federal and state transportation regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, identifying and addressing mechanical issues to maintain vehicle performance.
- Planned delivery schedules, optimizing routes to enhance timeliness and fuel efficiency.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to coordinate loading and unloading processes effectively.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, reliably meeting specific delivery instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pine City Highschool
Pine CitySkills
- Crane assembly
- Load chart interpretation
- Crane maintenance
- Hazard identification
- Heavy lifting
- Accident prevention
- Rigging techniques
- Hand signals
- Equipment inspection
- Weather monitoring
- Crane operation
- Signal communication
- Boom angle determination
- Weight distribution
- Crane safety procedures
Certification
- CCO - Certified Crane Operator
Timeline
Crane Rigger
Northland Crane Services
09.2025 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Vics Crane & Heavy Haul
01.2025 - 09.2025
Crane Operator
MOLIN Concrete Products Company
04.2015 - 01.2025
Truck Driver
Lefebvre Companies
02.2014 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Pine City Highschool