Dale Palmer
Ferntree Gully,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Crane Operator with extensive experience at Hydralift Cranes, skilled in rigging and risk assessment. Known for a proactive approach and quick learning ability, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring safety and efficiency. Proven problem solver with a strong can-do attitude, dedicated to achieving exceptional results in every project.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Crane Operator
Hydralift cranes
Springvale, VIC
07.2016 - 05.2026
- Operated cranes to lift and transport heavy materials on construction sites.
- Conducted pre-lift inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with ground crew for precise load placement and guidance.
- Franna/ Tidd
- Liebherr
- Crawler
- City cranes
- Semi trucks
Volunteer Maintenance/ Grounds keeper
Hillcrest Christian College
08.2000 - 02.2020
- Infrastructure construction
- Servicing of farm machinery.
- Back-hoe operations
- Hay Harvesting
- Gardening/ management of property (140 acres)
- Supervised security personnel across multiple facilities to ensure safety protocols.
Crane Operator Rigger/dogman Electrical Spotter Site Welder
Titan Cranes and Conway Cranes and Warco Engineering
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Rigging/ Dogging
- Crane Operator
- On site welding
- Risk assessment/ Hazards
- Using lifting equipment
- Ropes
- Installation of steel
- Read steel plan
- General lifts
Concrete Truck Driver
Hanson Heidelberg Cement Group
02.2009 - 09.2012
- Driving a variety of Heavy Rigid Vehicle
- Low Loader
- Twin steers
- Single steers
- Iveco and Mack.
- Semi trucks
- Capacity to 30 tonnes
- Driving concrete truck to Melbourne metropolitan areas
- Load and deliver materials
Full Time Panel Beater
Autoline Panels
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Panel beating
- Preparation of metal surfaces
- Spray painting
- Restoration of vehicles
- Training of Apprentice
Education
Open Slewing Crane Ticket -
Easy Train
Dandenong 05.2012 - 01.2013
Certificate II - Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage)
Holmesglen TAFE
Heavy Rigid Truck License -
Cove Training
Certificate IV - Panel Beating
Chisholm TAFE
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Chisholm TAFE
Equipment Operator OH&S Competency Qualification -
Constructional Training International
Certificate III - Transport and Logistics (Road transport)
Oze Training PTY LTD
Skills
- Can do attitude
- Willing and eager to learn new skills
- Quick learner
- Problem solver
- Ability to take and use initiative
- Able to work alone without supervision or in a team environment
- Patient
References
- Conway Cranes, Bruce, 0407 361 736
- Titan Cranes, Craig, 0409 580 980
- Warco Engineering, Glenn, 0432 252 684
- Hydralift Cranes , Brain, 0409 348 448
Timeline
Crane Operator
Hydralift cranes
07.2016 - 05.2026
Open Slewing Crane Ticket -
Easy Train
05.2012 - 01.2013
Crane Operator Rigger/dogman Electrical Spotter Site Welder
Titan Cranes and Conway Cranes and Warco Engineering
01.2012 - 05.2015
Concrete Truck Driver
Hanson Heidelberg Cement Group
02.2009 - 09.2012
Full Time Panel Beater
Autoline Panels
09.2006 - 06.2008
Volunteer Maintenance/ Grounds keeper
Hillcrest Christian College
08.2000 - 02.2020
Certificate II - Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage)
Holmesglen TAFE
Heavy Rigid Truck License -
Cove Training
Certificate IV - Panel Beating
Chisholm TAFE
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Chisholm TAFE
Equipment Operator OH&S Competency Qualification -
Constructional Training International
Certificate III - Transport and Logistics (Road transport)
Oze Training PTY LTD