Heavy Machine Operator
5th Wheel Training Institute College
New Liskeard, Ontario
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained a daily, legible DOT logbook, and submitted the corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Conducted thorough inspections of trucks to identify malfunctions.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Ensured stability of load by fastening chains, straps, covers and binders.
- Conducted pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify potential issues.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Executed minor excavation tasks utilizing trench rollers, rammers and shovels.
- Computed gradients while executing ground surveys.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Checked operational fluid levels of heavy machinery.
- Readied job sites by removing debris and leveling the terrain.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Handled excavator operations to dig in proximity of live utilities.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Operated chainsaws and other power tools to complete production requirements.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Operated heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Operated dozer controls to regulate height and angle of dozer blade.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Identified potential hazards associated with machine operation and took appropriate action.
