Rodney Eaton
Memphis
Summary
Dedicated crane operator skilled in equipment maintenance and safety protocols. Expertise in performing thorough inspections and ensuring compliance, contributing to safe lifting operations and overall team productivity.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Crane Operator and Forklift Driver
Delta Medal
Memphis
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated crane equipment to lift and move heavy materials, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Conducted routine safety checks on crane machinery before each shift.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate lifting operations safely.
- Maintained detailed logs of crane operations and safety inspections to uphold compliance and operational standards.
- Communicated with ground crew to ensure clear signals during lifts.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Inspected and maintained crane components for optimal performance.
- Adhered to safety protocols and company policies during all operations.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Communicated with co-workers and supervisors to address job site issues and equipment operation concerns promptly.
- Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
- Inspected equipment and materials for defects prior to operating cranes to prevent malfunction or damage.
- Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
- Assisted with rigging operations.
- Recorded bundle weights into company log.
- Monitored cables and grappling devices for wear and replaced cables according to preventive maintenance schedule.
- Inspected packaging for conformance to regulations and customer requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kingsbury High School
Memphis, TN06-1985
Skills
- Crane operation
- Load rigging
- Precision operation
- Load management
- Routine inspections
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Task prioritization
- Communication skills
Affiliations
Volunteer work with young boys learning how to play golf.
Timeline
Crane Operator and Forklift Driver
Delta Medal
01.2025 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Kingsbury High School