Thor Grysko
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Crane Operator with over 20 years of experience in tractor trailer operations, oil field maintenance, and crane operations. Expertise in safety protocols, rigging procedures, and equipment maintenance drives operational efficiency and minimizes downtime. Proven ability to maintain high productivity while adhering to stringent safety standards, consistently enhancing performance through effective preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Operator
GPS
Bakersfield, California
07.2025 - 08.2026
- hauled equipment to job sites, facilitating timely project execution.
- performed oilfield maintenance for Holmes Western, enhancing operational reliability.
- conducted well abandonments for designated areas, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Crane Operator
HWE
Bakersfield, California
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Operated cranes for safe lifting, moving, and positioning heavy materials.
- Operated crane systems to efficiently transport structural loads across truitt corp job sites, ensuring timely project completion.
- Inspected rigging, hooks, and controls before each shift.
- Communicated with ground crews using hand signals and radios.
- Managed oilfield maintenance operations, overseeing pumping unit motor changes and belt jobs to maintain equipment functionality.
Crane Operator
truitt corp
Bakersfield, California
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated cranes to efficiently lift, move, and position materials for optimal site organization.
- Assisted in new construction projects as part of the generator crew, ensuring timely installation and operation.
- Executed oilfield maintenance tasks with precision and within established deadlines to fulfill site manager's requirements.
CRANE OPERATOR
JMSC
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Operated crane for new construction projects, ensuring safe and efficient material handling
- Operated crane for demolition jobs, coordinating loading and hauling of equipment to and from jobsites.
- Performed maintenance at water plant to maintain operational efficiency and safety
- Executed well abandonment procedures to ensure site safety.
WORKING FORMAN
Watkins Construction
06.2006 - 05.2014
- Operated crane for new construction projects to ensure timely progress
- Transported pipe from yard to drilling rigs
- Oil field maintenance
- Supervised crews of welders, pushers, and general labor, ensuring project adherence to schedules
- Ensured JSA were completed, and all safety procedures were being followed
- Well packing
FORMAN/CRANE OPERATOR
Las Vegas Elecrtic
07.2002 - 06.2006
- Operated the crane to load and transport poles to job sites, ensuring timely delivery.
- Prepared trucks with necessary supplies for upcoming jobs, facilitating smooth operations.
- Managed yard activities to maintain organization and optimize workflow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indain Springs Adult High
Las Vegas, NV01-1996
Skills
- Mobile crane operation
- Crane operations
- Crane rigging
- Load Handling Techniques
- Load chart reading
- Heavy Equipment Certification
- Crane Safety Certification
- Equipment inspection
- Oilfield maintenance
- Maintenance repairs
- Equipment hauling
- Site Coordination
- Site safety
- JSA compliance
- Problem solving
- Team coordination
- Team coaching
- Employee Engagement
- Continuous Improvement
- NCCCO certified
- Blueprint interpretation
- Leadership Skills
- NCCCO certified
- Blueprint interpretation
Personal Information
Driving License: Class A License, certified crane op.
Timeline
Crane Operator
GPS
07.2025 - 08.2026
Crane Operator
HWE
08.2023 - 06.2025
Crane Operator
truitt corp
07.2022 - 06.2023
CRANE OPERATOR
JMSC
05.2014 - 06.2020
WORKING FORMAN
Watkins Construction
06.2006 - 05.2014
FORMAN/CRANE OPERATOR
Las Vegas Elecrtic
07.2002 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Indain Springs Adult High