John Taylor
Gaston, SC *****
**********.****@*****.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation Services LL - Greer, SC
January 2021 to July 2022
Over the Road Nationwide Truck Driving.
Performed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety. Communicated with dispatchers and location planners via computer on a daily basis, while maintaining DOT regulated log books.
Construction Foreman/Crane Operator/Heavy Equipment MB Kahn Construction Inc - Columbia, SC
June 2019 to July 2020
Conferred with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. Planned, scheduled, or coordinated construction project activities to meet deadlines. Prepared and submitted budget estimates, progressed reports, or cost tracking reports. Inspected or reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations. Inspected or reviewed projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations. Construction Foreman/Crane Operator/Heavy Equipment M B KAHN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC - Columbia, SC
May 2018 to June 2019
Construction Foreman/Crane Operator/Heavy Equipment Crane Operator
Medical Leave
NCCCO Crane Operator
Barnhart Crane and Rigging - Pascagoula, MS
April 2018 to April 2018
Operated a 65 Ton T-Rex and 100 ton Link-Belt Cranes for shut down at Chevron Refinery. NCCCO Crane Operator
Grus Construction Services - Mount Vernon, AL
April 2018 to April 2018
Operated a 20 ton Carrier Deck Crane on shut down at AN Steel Mill. NCCCO Crane Operator
Grus Construction Services - N. Augusta, SC, US
March 2018 to March 2018
N. Augusta, SC
Operated a 75 ton Link-Belt Crane. Set structural steel walls building Crown Plaza Hotel. Crane Operator
NCCCO Certified Crane Operator
White Crane Co Inc W. Colo - West Columbia, SC
January 2018 to February 2018
Operated a 65 ton Rough Terrain Crane, setting structural steel and equipment for major recycling center. Overhead Crane Operator
Fluor Corp. - Jenkinsville, SC
April 2016 to January 2017
Determined load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload. Moved levers, depressed foot pedals, or turned dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads. Inspected and adjusted crane mechanisms or lifting accessories to prevent malfunctions or damage. Inspected cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed. Construction Foreman/Crane Operator/Heavy Equipment M B KAHN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
February 2001 to April 2015
Conferred with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. Planned, scheduled, or coordinated construction project activities to meet deadlines. Prepared and submitted budget estimates, progressed reports, or cost tracking reports. Inspected or reviewed projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations. Inspected or reviewed projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations. Education
Associate's degree in NCCCO Crane Operator/Tractor Trailer/ Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology
U.S. Army, Tank Automotive Command/National Tractor Trailer Course/COCI - Warren, MI 1994 to 2015
Skills
• Blueprint Reading
• Crane
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Tractor-Trailer
• Commercial Driving
• Construction Management
• Backhoe Operation
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Service Country: United States
Rank: E6
February 1979 to June 1992
63 Bravo Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
63 Hotel Track and Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Expanded to Battalion Maintenance Manager
Commendations:
4 Army Commendation Medals
5 Army Achievement Medals
4 Good Conduct Medals
Certificate of Commendation Vll Corps-Saudi Arabia-Operation Desert Storm Certifications and Licenses
CDL
NCCCO Crane Certification
January 2015 to January 2025
Certification # 1501107887R
Cert. Deseg: TLL/TSS/BTF/STG/OVR
Doubles/Triples Endorsement
Air Brake Endorsement
Driver's License
CDL A
Tanker Endorsement