Johnny Kay

Results-driven Driver/Operator trainee with a strong safety record and comprehensive expertise in DOT compliance and transportation safety. Adept at securing loads, maintaining vehicles, and managing trailers with precision. Holds a valid CDL A license and excels in fast-paced environments by optimizing slow periods to ensure organized and clean work areas.

Proven ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems, contributing to team success through expert time management and schedule coordination skills.

Crane Operator - McMillen - Valdilia, Louisiana

(2025-01 - 2025-11)

• Operated 70-ton Mantis to support Army Corps of Engineers in underwater dam repairs, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Provided critical support to divers, facilitating successful completion of complex repair tasks.

Crane Operator - Ballard Marine - Columbia, South Carolina

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

• Collaborated with divers to execute repairs on the Sakura Dam at Lake Murray, enhancing structural integrity.
• Expertly operated the 9310 American Friction crane, ensuring precision in complex underwater tasks.

Crane Operator - Lynnhaven Marine & Dock - Suffolk, Virginia

(2022-11 - 2023-12)

• Certified in TLL and LBC NCCCO, operated 80-ton RT, 80-ton truck crane, and 100-ton American 7260 friction crane.
• Optimized logistics by efficiently loading/offloading trucks and arranging materials in the yard.
• Utilized Vibro to drive sheets for constructing cofferdams, contributing to project efficiency.

Crane Operator Trainee Apprentice - Crofton - Portsmouth

(2019-06 - 2022-11)

• Efficiently transported crane parts while strictly adhering to safety procedures, reducing potential safety issues.
• Conducted regular inspections and maintained detailed logs to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Operated a 45-ton boom truck and trained on a 4100 friction crane, enhancing technical proficiency.

Crane Operator Apprenticeship - Lockwood - Hampton

(2019-05 - 2019-12)

• Strictly adhered to safety procedures, company protocols, and OSHA guidelines, ensuring a secure work environment.
• Acquired extensive knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, enhancing equipment efficiency.
• Performed preventative maintenance tasks, proactively identifying and resolving issues before breakdowns.

Diploma - Bayside High School (1991-06)

CDL CLASS A CERTIFIED - 4CDL.com (2018-09)

Written NCCCO for Large and Small Hydraulic Swing Can - 3PSAFETY (2021-01)