Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
US Marine Corps
Timeline
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David Gibson

Plainfield

Summary

Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.

Skilled Crane Operator with background in industrial and construction environments. Possess technical knowledge of crane operations, safety protocols, rigging procedures, and equipment maintenance. Known for maintaining optimal productivity while adhering to high safety standards. Previous roles have consistently resulted in improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime due to effective preventive maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Steel Erection Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator

Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors Inc.
Avon
12.2023 - Current
  • Supervised steel erection projects ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
  • Coordinated crew activities to facilitate efficient assembly of structural components.
  • Operated cranes and other equipment for precise steel placement and alignment.

• up to 160 ton RT cranes, skid steers, excavators

Crane Operator

Strike Inc
Spring
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Operated crane to lift and move heavy materials on construction sites.
  • Conducted pre-operation safety checks to ensure equipment functionality.
  • Collaborated with ground crew to coordinate safe lifting operations.

Steel Erection Foreman, Crane operator, Ironworker

Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors Inc.
Avon
09.2018 - 06.2023
  • Supervised steel erection crews during installation projects.
  • Coordinated safety meetings to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Managed equipment and tools necessary for steel erection tasks.

• operate cranes up to 120 ton RT, skid steers, excavators in a safe manner.

Lead welder

Knapheide
Quincy
02.2014 - 06.2018
  • Supervised welding operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Trained junior welders in proper techniques and equipment usage.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to review project specifications and designs.

Education

Magnolia Higj School
Magnolia , AR

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

John Wood Community College
Quincy , IL

Skills

  • Steel erection
  • Crane operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • skid steers, excavators, Cranes up to 160 ton RT

Certification

  • NCCCO Crane TSS, TLL, Boom Truck, Rigger 1. Cert # 2106207008

US Marine Corps

  • Served as an infantry squad leader from 95-99 with an Honorable Discharge

Timeline

Steel Erection Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator

Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors Inc.
12.2023 - Current

Crane Operator

Strike Inc
07.2023 - 12.2023

Steel Erection Foreman, Crane operator, Ironworker

Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors Inc.
09.2018 - 06.2023

Lead welder

Knapheide
02.2014 - 06.2018

Magnolia Higj School

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

John Wood Community College
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