TRENT ABEL
Elnora,IN
Summary
Established a reputation for surpassing role expectations and achieving excellence. Enhanced industry experience by actively participating in various processes and procedures. Driven to give maximum effort in every task, leading to consistent improvement and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Operator
Fageninc
Minneapolis, MN
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented safety measures that reduced incident rates during crane operations.
- Mentored junior operators, fostering skill development and adherence to safety standards.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Achieved strong reputation for reliability among supervisors, leading to increased responsibility for critical lifts on high-profile projects.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by performing routine maintenance tasks and promptly addressing issues.
- Consistently met or exceeded lifting capacity targets while maintaining the highest level of safety during all operations.
- Ensured accurate load placement with expert use of rigging techniques and communication with ground crew members.
- Streamlined communication between team members using hand signals, radios, or other means appropriate depending on the situation.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Enhanced job site safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and adhering to proper crane operation procedures.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Collaborated effectively with project managers, engineers, and other team members to achieve desired results on schedule.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
- Adapted seamlessly to new crane technologies, mastering control systems and adopting best practices for safe operation.
- Played an instrumental role in the prevention of accidents or incidents by actively engaging in safety meetings and implementing suggestions for improvement.
- Minimized downtime by troubleshooting mechanical issues quickly, working closely with maintenance staff for prompt repairs.
- Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.
- Leveraged knowledge of load charts, rigging techniques, and applicable regulations to ensure compliance across all aspects of crane operation.
- Optimized crane operations by continually refining lifting strategies based on site-specific conditions and requirements.
Crane Operator
Alert Construction Services
Fredonia, KS
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Operated cranes to facilitate safe and efficient material handling on construction sites.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to coordinate crane operations and optimize workflow.
- Trained new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team competency.
- Assisted in the development of operational procedures to streamline crane usage and maintenance.
- Led initiatives to improve crane operation efficiency, resulting in enhanced project timelines.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
MA mortenson
Minneapolis, MN
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
- Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed.
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, or grappling devices, making repairs as necessary.
- Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage.
- Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes.
- Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
- Inspect bundle packaging for conformance to regulations or customer requirements and remove and batch packaging tickets.
- Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
- Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
- Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
- Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
- Create and maintain inclines and ramps, and handle slides, mud, and pit cleanings and maintenance.
- Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
- Drive machines to work sites.
- Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
- Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
- Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
- Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Loader Operator
Black and McDonald
Iola, KS
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated heavy machinery to load and unload materials efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during loading operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and tracked material movement.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment for reliability.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety practices.
- Implemented best practices for material handling and storage efficiency.
- Performed thorough pre-and post-operation equipment checks, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by expertly operating loaders and heavy equipment for timely material handling.
- Consistently maintained clean worksites through diligent removal of debris, contributing to improved safety conditions for fellow workers.
- Safely transported materials between designated locations, adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines set forth by management.
- Maximized productivity with efficient loading techniques, streamlining the transportation process at the job site.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Penske logistics
Princeton, IN
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
FARM HAND
Schutter farms
Wheatland, IN
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.
- Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.
- Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment.
- Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.
- Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers.
- Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools.
- Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops.
- Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers.
- Walk beside or ride on planting machines while inserting plants in planter mechanisms at specified intervals.
- Weigh crop-filled containers, and record weights and other identifying information.
- Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, handtrucks, forklifts, or transfer augers.
Education
Criminal Justice, sociology
LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Litchfield, IL08.2016
Skills
- Mastered operation of new equipment through proactive learning and hands-on experience
- Executed crane assembly operations to ensure structural integrity and safety compliance
- Assisted with crane operations to support construction activities Operated cranes under supervision to facilitate lifting tasks Provided support during crane operations to ensure safety compliance
- Facilitated precise communication to enhance team collaboration
- Assisted in the upkeep and repair of cranes to maintain operational efficiency Supported the inspection processes to ensure machinery reliability Contributed to routine maintenance tasks to extend equipment lifespan
- Executed mobile crane operations to ensure safe and efficient lifting of materials
- Executed precision lifting techniques to ensure safe handling of materials
- Conducted thorough inspections of equipment to ensure operational safety and compliance
- Assisted team members in achieving project goals through effective collaboration Supported group efforts to complete tasks efficiently and within set deadlines Contributed to team discussions to foster a cooperative work environment
- Conducted load calculations to support project requirements Assisted in evaluating energy needs for various applications Provided foundational data for system design decisions
- Demonstrated exceptional hand-eye coordination in executing precise tasks
- Executed comprehensive equipment maintenance protocols to ensure optimal functionality
- Supported compliance with safety regulations on construction sites Assisted teams in maintaining safe work environments Helped implement safety protocols and procedures
- Oversaw heavy lift operations, ensuring safety and efficiency throughout the process
- Conducted thorough examinations of parts for quality assurance Assisted in identifying defects and ensuring compliance with specifications Supported teams in maintaining high standards of product integrity
- Implemented strategies for effective weather adaptation to enhance operational resilience
- Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in high-pressure environments
- Assisted in the movement of materials to support operational needs Coordinated with teams to facilitate timely materials transport Supported logistics by managing materials flow effectively
- Assisted in performing maintenance tasks and repairs on equipment Supported maintenance teams in troubleshooting issues effectively Conducted routine inspections to identify repair needs
- Supported quality assurance processes to identify and resolve issues Assisted teams in maintaining high standards of product quality Conducted reviews to verify compliance with quality guidelines
- Oversaw staff operations to ensure optimal performance and productivity
- Assisted in guiding team members to achieve project goals Supported colleagues in completing tasks effectively Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency
- Executed heavy machinery operations to ensure efficient project completion
- Operated mobile cranes to assist with construction tasks Supported teams in lifting and positioning materials efficiently Maintained equipment to ensure safe and effective operations
- Operated telescopic cranes to assist in lifting and moving heavy materials Supported construction teams by managing crane operations efficiently Maintained equipment to ensure safe and effective crane usage
Certification
- Telehandler
- Wheel loader
- Excavator
- Dozer
- Track loader
- Mine shuttle
- Conventional miner
- Roof bolter
- Crane operator
Timeline
Crane Operator
Fageninc
02.2025 - Current
Crane Operator
Alert Construction Services
02.2022 - 10.2024
Loader Operator
Black and McDonald
06.2019 - 03.2020
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
MA mortenson
10.2018 - 01.2022
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Penske logistics
08.2016 - 08.2018
FARM HAND
Schutter farms
06.2015 - 01.2017
Criminal Justice, sociology
LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE