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Richard May

108 George Street, APT B, Chesapeake City,MD

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Crane Operator at Amtrak, demonstrating strong safety awareness and attention to detail. Proven ability to operate heavy equipment and lead teams effectively, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to continuous learning and achieving high standards in all tasks.

Email- Richard.may14@icloud.com

Phone number- 410-920-4161

References-

Gregory May 304-483-4009

Jacob Layton 304 210 2255

Travis Rowles 667 481 0103

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Crane Operator/Trackman

Amtrak
09.2017 - Current

Operate crane and various track equipment to install rail, railroad ties and bridge construction. Trackman duties included building and maintaining high speed rail with hand and power tools. Job includes yearly equipment and rigging refresher training as well as yearly safety meetings and refresher classes to maintain qualifications.

  • Operated mobile cranes to lift, move, and position heavy materials safely on job sites.

Foreman

Amtrak
10.2024 - 10.2025
  • Conducted pre-operational inspections to ensure crane functionality and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with ground crew to coordinate lifts and enhance operational efficiency during projects.
  • Maintained accurate records of crane operations, including maintenance logs and lift plans.
  • Monitored environmental conditions to assess impact on crane operation and adjust procedures accordingly.
  • Inspect and take required measurements for safe railway operations.

Technician

PSC Industrial Services
08.2016 - 09.2017

Cleaning of oil tanks, manholes, and power line insulators using high pressure water. Digging and trenching while using high pressure water up to 10k PSI. Operating air and vacuum trucks. Using hand tools such as wrenches snd hammers to maintenance pressure washers, generators and other general maintenance as needed.

Laborer

Bay Country Landscaping
01.2016 - 08.2016

Labor of landscape and grounds maintenance crew included operating walk behind and zero turn mowers. Running weedwackers and blowers. Use of shovels, forks and picks to spread mulch and clean up job site. Conducted safety meeting every morning and job scope meetings at the start of job at every job site.

Warehouse Selector

C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016

Operate forklift and reach truck in cold storage warehouse. Stacking material from shelves onto pallets safely and efficiently to be wrapped and loaded onto truck through bay doors for delivery. Responsibilities included equipment pre check at the start of every shift and daily safety meetings.

Laborer

Eagles Roost Farm and Orchard
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Assisted in maintaining orchard health through pruning and pest management.

Education

Carpentry 1 Certification. CPR Qualification - Carpentry/ Construction Trades

Cecil County School of Technology
North East, MD

High School Diploma - General Studies

North East High School
North East, MD
06.2013

Skills

  • Willingness to learn
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety awareness
  • Heavy lifting
  • Equipment operating
  • Problem solving
  • Works well with others
  • Works well alone

Timeline

Foreman

Amtrak
10.2024 - 10.2025

Crane Operator/Trackman

Amtrak
09.2017 - Current

Technician

PSC Industrial Services
08.2016 - 09.2017

Laborer

Bay Country Landscaping
01.2016 - 08.2016

Warehouse Selector

C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016

Laborer

Eagles Roost Farm and Orchard
06.2012 - 06.2013

Carpentry 1 Certification. CPR Qualification - Carpentry/ Construction Trades

Cecil County School of Technology

High School Diploma - General Studies

North East High School
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