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Zachary K. Dabel

South Weber,UT

Summary

Highly skilled team member driven to provide solutions or alternatives with complex assignments.

Seasoned in heavy machinery operation and team leadership, my tenure at HAFB honed my expertise in aircraft component transportation and crane operations, alongside fostering robust safety protocols. Demonstrating strategic decision-making and effective communication, I ensured project success and personnel development, embodying operational excellence and workplace safety compliance. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transportation

HAFB
Layton, USA
03.2016 - Current
  • Transportation Overview: Hill Air Force Base, Utah
  • Experienced with various heavy machinery including mobile cranes, aircraft towing equipment and semi-trailers.
  • Routinely Tow C-130, F-16, A-10, F-35 and F-22 aircraft in congested hangars.
  • Skilled at maneuvering forklifts to transport different components such as wing boxes and crates efficiently.
  • Skillfully utilized different cranes for the removal of engines, seats and canopies from various fighter jets including F-16, C-130, A-10, F-22 and F-35.
  • Expert at making clearance judgments while monitoring load movements in low visibility conditions.
  • Transport diverse aircraft components using semi tractors and large trailers.
  • Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety.
  • Hold up-to-date class A CDL license with accompanying DOT medical card.
  • Experienced in handling DOT paperwork and permits.
  • Comprehend DOT regulations across local, state, and federal levels.
  • Consistently maintained valid government driving credentials.
  • Acquired and upheld flightline driving certification.
  • Effectively conveyed necessary job procedures to team members.
  • Exhibited strong coordination skills involving eyes, hands and feet.
  • Ensured adherence to correct lifting practices among team members.
  • Trained and monitored crane operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback.
  • Monitored crane activities to ensure that they are in compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
  • Provided guidance to team members in completing assigned tasks.
  • Coordinated meetings with other organizations to ensure project goals were achieved.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job duties.
  • Supervised the loading, unloading, and transportation of goods.
  • Inspected all mobile crane components for safety and operational readiness.
  • Coordinated with ground crew to ensure proper placement of outriggers or stabilizers before operating crane.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo using mobile cranes in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Monitored load weight capacity throughout lifts to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Utilized radio communications systems for communication between ground crew and operator.

Crew Leader

United Team Mechanical
Kaysville, UT
02.2015 - 03.2016
  • Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
  • Performed general maintenance on tools and equipment used by the crew.
  • Reviewed blueprints and plans prior to beginning a job to ensure accuracy of measurements and specifications.
  • Troubleshot HVAC system issues using appropriate tools and test equipment.
  • Assisted in the fabrication of sheet metal ducts for ventilation systems.
  • Install insulation in ducts and other equipment as required.
  • Construct parts from flat sheets of metals utilizing a variety of hand tools including hammers, punches and drills.
  • Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
  • Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
  • Repaired and maintained sheet metal products.
  • Coordinated with other trades, such as plumbing and HVAC, to complete projects efficiently.
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed, and repaired sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bonneville High School
Washington Terrace, UT
05-2011

Welding

Weber Applied Technology College
Ogden, UT
01.2011

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork Concept
  • Operations Support
  • Safety Protocols
  • Attention to Detail
  • Load Handling
  • Effective Communication
  • Forklift Safety and Operation
  • Workplace Safety Compliance
  • Rapid Problem Solving
  • Risk Management Procedures
  • Operational Procedures
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Personnel training and development
  • Heavy lift management
  • Crane inspections
  • Crane operations
  • Heavy machinery operation
  • Problem-solving
  • Team management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Equipment operation
  • Safe machine operation

Certification

  • Secret security clearance
  • Commerical drivers license
  • Government issued drivers license
  • Airfield drivers license
  • AF form 483 Certificate (Mobile Crane Operator)

Timeline

Transportation

HAFB
03.2016 - Current

Crew Leader

United Team Mechanical
02.2015 - 03.2016

High School Diploma -

Bonneville High School

Welding

Weber Applied Technology College

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