MV

MICHAEL J VARGAS

ad4ob7@r.postjobfree.com 1-352-***-**** Leesburg, FL 34788

Project Management

Truck-Mounted Cranes

Staff Leadership

Maintenance and Repairs

Mobile Cranes

Blueprint Interpretation

Team Collaboration

Equipment Maintenance

Materials Movement

Dura-stress Leesburg, FL

Mobile Crane Operator

01/2016 - 06/2023

Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations. Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.

Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.

Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.

Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.

Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.

Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.

Performed routine crane repairs and assisted other operators. Determined crane's load chart and rigging weight to calculate net capacity of every possible configuration.

Trained and monitored junior crane operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback. Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.

Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches and replaced worn out cables.

Verified daily schedules and instructions with project manager prior to beginning work on project.

Directed work crews for correct placement of blocking and outrigging under cranes.

Loaded or unloaded deliveries and shipments, taking care to avoid damage and safety risks.

Calculated load weights and verified lifting capacities to prevent overload. Inspected crane mechanisms and lifting accessories to maintain functionality and identify malfunctions.

Mentored new employees on safety protocols and equipment procedures. Summary

Skills

Experience

Promoted worksite safety by identifying hazards and reporting or correcting immediately.

Reduced hazards and risks by conducting daily inspections on piling cranes and drill rigs.

Reviewed daily delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries and special loading instructions.

Adjusted cables and pulleys to prevent damage to cranes. Cleaned and lubricated cables, pulleys and grappling devices. Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure proper placement of materials. Monitored cables and grappling devices for wear and replaced cables according to preventive maintenance schedule.

Guided team members in arranging blocking or outrigging under cranes. Inspected packaging for conformance to regulations and customer requirements.

Used floor scales to weigh pallets and bundles, documenting weights for company records.

Recorded bundle weights into company log.

Used floor scales for weighing bundles.

LHS Leesburg, FL

Education and Training