New Crane Operators Receive Trade Scholarships

February 8, 2017 – Crane Tech LLC has announce the winners of the Professional Operator Development scholarship. 

 

First place winner, Eric Perreault said in his essay, “My love of big equipment began at a young age, I have had a successful career as a welder/fabricator but want to do more for my family and becoming a crane operator is just the next logical step as far as I can see.”

Eric was awarded $1,000 towards Crane Tech’s three-week program as a result of his professional demeanor, dedication to learning the skills of the trade, and above average results during both Crane Tech’s written exams and the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) written and practical exams. Since attending the Crane Tech course in November, Eric has secured several short-term operator jobs and in January stared as a full-time operator at a large, national crane rental corporation.

Runners-up, Joel Roper and David McKibbin, were each awarded $500 as a result of their desire to improve their lives, their dedication to learning through Crane Tech’s program, and their high test results. Interestingly, both men have been truck drivers by trade and after hauling loads and cranes to and from building sites over the years they were ready to take on a new challenge. Both David and Joel attended the December course and are looking for their first jobs as NCCCO-certified mobile crane operators.

 

The scholarships were awarded by Crane Tech as a result of our Field Services Manager and Senior Trainer, Jeff Ellis, donating his scholarship from the Crane Hot Line's Professional Top Trainer Award for 2015. The educational scholarship’s primary function is to invest in the future of crane and rigging industry.

 

When prompted, Ellis said: “I’m happy to be able to give back and help these new mobile crane operators begin their careers with the proper education and knowledge. All I ask is that they pay it forward and pass along their new found knowledge when they are in a situation to help.”