Damian Cross
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Seasoned Concrete Pump Operator with a track record of enhancing project timelines and budget efficiency at Astra Concrete. Expert in pump maintenance and safety regulations compliance, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork. Achieved repeat business through outstanding customer service and precise concrete placement, ensuring project specifications were met with professionalism and attention to detail.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concrete Pump Operator
Astra Concrete
Port Coquitlam, BC
09.2016 - 09.2023
- Operated equipment to pump concrete and produce concrete materials.
- Improved project timelines by efficiently operating concrete pumps and placing concrete accurately and quickly.
- Evaluated site conditions and worked with contractors to set up truck properly.
- Contributed to successful project completions with precise execution of concrete pumping tasks according to specifications.
- Completed projects within budget by monitoring material usage and minimizing waste during the pumping process.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns or questions promptly, resulting in repeat business opportunities.
- Coordinated efforts with supervisors and contractors to complete timely payments at end of projects.
Concrete Pump Operator
Kerridge Concrete LTD
Calgary, AB
08.2001 - 01.2016
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Drove concrete truck to and from each project site responsibly to meet job demands.
- Increased jobsite efficiency by coordinating with contractors and construction managers for proper concrete placement.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections of concrete pumps according to regulations and checked brakes and fluid levels.
- Assisted in training new hires on concrete pump operation, contributing to a more skilled workforce.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting pumping methods based on unique job site conditions or challenges.
- Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
- Reduced downtime by performing routine maintenance on concrete pump equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Coordinated with dispatchers, effectively managing daily schedules and logistics for concrete delivery trucks.
Education
Steveston High
Steveston B.C06-1994
Skills
- Pump maintenance
- Hazard identification
- Safety regulations compliance
- Boom pump operations
- Site conditions evaluation
- Pre-trip inspections
- Slab construction
- Work zone safety
- Site preparation
- Concrete finishing
- Heavy machinery handling
- Hand signals
- Hydraulic systems
- Shotcrete application
- Pump attachment maintenance
- Pressure control
- Pump control
- Ground stabilization
- Concrete pump unloading
- Foundation pouring
- Concrete placement
- Concrete pump truck driving
- Construction site navigation
- Boom operation
- Pump cleaning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting skills
- Machine operation
- Decision-making
- Safety assessment
- Equipment cleaning
- Hand-eye coordination
- Stress tolerance
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Preventive Maintenance
- Lubricators operation
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [State]
- Certified Pump Operator (Ccpo)
Timeline
Concrete Pump Operator
Astra Concrete
09.2016 - 09.2023
Concrete Pump Operator
Kerridge Concrete LTD
08.2001 - 01.2016
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [State]
- Certified Pump Operator (Ccpo)
Steveston High