James Dawson
Bonnyville, AB
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SUMMARY
Team-oriented Excavator Operator dedicated to maintaining equipment at optimal levels to maximize performance. Detail-oriented individual with over 4 years of working on job sites to handle trench work and proper pipe rigging. Hardworking employee with great attitude with strong focus on communication and site coordination.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficient with Front end loader operations, Tractor Loader Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Bulldozer, Excavator, Skid Steer, Compactor/Vibrator Sheep’s Foot packer
• Safe equipment operation
• Forklift Operation
• Construction background
• Commercial construction
• Ability to manage co-workers in a productive way to motivate the staff to achieve at the highest levels.
• Effective communication skills
• Following directions
• Dependable and Responsible
• Multitasking Abilities
EDUCATION & TRAINING HISTORY
• First Aid/AED 2022
• CSO 2022
• H2S Alive 2022
• Global Ground Disturbance 2022
• Surface Water Discharge 2022
• Wildlife & Bear Awareness 2022
• Heavy Equipment Training Diploma
Robar Centre for Transport Training, Hamilton, ON 2019
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Hydro One, Toronto, ON 2019
• Transportation of Regulated Waste, Hydro One, Toronto, ON 2019 James Dawson Page 2
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Heavy Equipment Operator August 2022 – Present
Timberwolf Environmental Services – Bonnyville, AB
• Excavator operation, Excavator wheel, bagger and digger, digging & cleaning cellars
• Pre-operational equipment checks
• Written and verbal communication
• Routine cleaning
• Ground disturbance issues
• Proper pipe rigging
• Safety Procedures
Heavy Equipment Operator 2019 - 2022
Hydro One Lines Construction – Simcoe, ON
• Safely operated Tigercat 470 Mulcher and Lamb Track Mulcher
• Operated excavator in monitoring and replacement of tower legs by digging 4 feet, check condition of steel for rust, replace or sandblast and apply epoxy to strengthen
• Conduct daily equipment checks and perform maintenance as needed including greasing, cleaning, fluid levels and other normal daily inspections
• Ensured equipment and material is kept clean and stored safely Heavy Equipment Operator/Forestry Division 2018 - 2019 Forestry Division 2000 - 2018
Hydro One Networks – Simcoe, ON
• Maintained power lines by trimming/removing trees that interfered or potentially cause service interruptions
• Completed tasks manually or with appropriate equipment; wood chippers, 4-wheel machines
• Administered pesticide as part of the Hydro One Vegetation Control program to improve service
• Trained and supervised brushing crews for 14 years on safe operation of chain saws, handling of pesticide and operation of brush saw