Heavy equipment operator

Seeking an employment opportunity in an industry that will allow me to utilize my skills and

grow personally and professionally.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Heavy Equipment Operator with experience in the safe operation of backhoe, grader, excavator and dozer

Possess DMZ License, Air Brake Adjustment Certification, many years driving

Knowledgeable of all safety aspects of a pit and within the construction industry

Able to conduct pre and post inspection, wet checks on all machinery including checking brakes, lubricants, maintenance of the equipment and operation of all controls

Strongly self-motivated, punctual and follow directions accurately

Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure

Works well with minimum supervision as well as in a team environment

Comfortable with the use of hand and power tools

Experience operating forklift, zoom boom, skid steer, heavy hauler

Quick learner who can easily adapt to new responsibilities

Hard worker, fast learner, committed to delivering exceptional customer service

Excellent problem solver and troubleshooting skills, interpersonal and communication skills

Experience working with explosives

Understand the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and recording major and minor defects

Mechanically inclined, able to repair minor defects

Goal oriented, pro-active and energetic with the ability to take initiative in the work place

CERTIFIED HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SKILLS

CORE COMPETENCIES

Heavy Equipment Safe operator, including proper mount/dismount (3 pt)

Pre-Inspection both in truck and heavy equipment

Operating techniques, trenching (straight & sloped), trench crossing, loading, level grade, crowning, V-ditch, recovery method, blade control, stockpile

Truck Driver, safety with knowledge of rules and regulations, TDG, Hours of Service, Log Books, Map reading, Pre & Post Trip, Backing, Coupling & Uncoupling

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Heavy Equipment Operators Certification

Working at Heights 2023

Ontario Driver’s License – DMZ

Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level 3

Propane Training/Asbestos Awareness

Zoom Boom Training

Transportation of Dangerous Goods 2024

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Roto Mill Construction 2018 – 2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

Operate front end loader, skid steer and backhoe in preparing areas for road construction

Use equipment to remove old asphalt, cement and other materials

Level ground to achieve the desired slopes and evenness

Lay proper material to support the new pavement

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Jab Construction 2010 - 2018

Heavy Equipment Operator

Operate forklift, zoom boom, skid steer, backhoe at job site

Use equipment around job site

Perform pre-trip on forklift, zoom boom, skid steer, backhoe record defects

Use equipment to deliver other material to workers on site

Loaded hopper and Cleared snow

Loaded and unloaded trucks

Cow Harbour Construction 2007 - 2010

Heavy Equipment Operator/Mechanic’s Helper

Operate forklift, heavy haul truck at various mining sites

Assist mechanic with repairs and maintenance

Maintain haul roads as necessary

Terra-Scan 1991 – 2007

Explosives

Have explosives ready for blasting

Work in combination with other employees for safe transportation of explosives

Examine blast area to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges need to be ensure safety

Tie specified lengths of delaying fuses into patterns in order to time sequences of explosions

Place safety cones around blast area(s) to alert other workers of danger zones

Comply and keep records of explosives

EDUCATION

Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate 2024

Canada Heavy Equipment College, Cambridge, ON

High School Diploma

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