Crane Operator Will Consider
Resume:
Robert C. Ramah
*** ***** ****, **** ***********, MA 01089
***********@*******.***
Dedicated and hardworking individual seeking a position where my skills and experiences could be best utilized. Detail oriented problem solver with the ability to work independently.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pacific Rail Service, West Springfield, MA
Holster/Crane Operator 04/1999 to 04/2004 and 08/2021-Present
• Started crane engine.
• Moved levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis, to raise and lower crane boom and to raise and lower load line.
• Operated crane per signals from helper.
• Observed load hookup and determined safety of load.
• Manipulated and depressed crane controls, such as pedals, levers and buttons, to regulate speed, direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal and signal instructions.
• Instrumental in loading and unloading trailers and containers on and off railcars
• Drove trucks and tractors at vehicle parking and docking area to move, position and park trucks and trailers.
• Spotted trailers at assigned dock space for unloading and loading, using tractor.
• Connected loaded semitrailers to tractors.
• Executed daily operations of minor trailer repair
CSXT, West Springfield, MA
Freight Conductor 04/2004 to 12/2015 and 04/2017 to 08/2021
• Documented and prepared reports of accidents, unscheduled stops and delays.
• Inspected each car periodically during runs.
• Verified accuracy of timekeeping instruments to ensure trains departed on time.
• Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
• Received instructions from dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
• Arranged for the removal of defective cars from trains at stations and stops.
• Kept records of the contents and destination of each train car and made sure that cars were added and removed at proper points on routes.
• Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and to discuss alternative routes when there were rail defects and obstructions.
• Confirmed routes and destination information for freight cars.
• Directed and instructed workers engaged in yard activities, such as switching tracks, coupling and uncoupling cars and routing inbound and outbound traffic.
• Directed engineers to move cars to fit planned train configurations, combining and separating cars to make up and break up trains.
• Reviewed schedules, switching orders, way bills and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading information and to plan work.
• Signaled engineers to begin train runs, stop trains and change speed, using telecommunications equipment and hand signals.
• Connected air hose to car, using wrench.
• Threw track switches to route cars to different sections of yard.
• Watched for and relayed traffic signals to start and stop cars during shunting, using arm and lantern.
• Raised lever to couple and uncouple cars for makeup and breakup of trains.
United States Postal Service, Springfield Ma.
Mail Handler Assistant, Seasonal 11/2016 – 1/2017
• Loaded and unloaded bulk mail and performed other duties incidental to the movement and processing of mail.
CLP, West Springfield, MA
Construction Laborer 10/2016 – 11/20/16
• Loaded and unloaded trucks and hauled and hoisted materials.
• Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
• Applied caulking compounds by hand and with caulking gun to seal crevices.
• Mixed concrete, using portable mixer.
• Cleaned construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
• Executed daily operations of building solar panels
EDUCATION
Masonry Certification, Westover Job Corps, Chicopee, MA
Metal Machine Certification, Massachusetts Career Development Institute, Springfield, MA
Diploma, Agawam High School, Agawam, MA
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