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Amanda Jackson

Amanda Jackson

Wasaga Beach,ON

Summary

Hardworking construction laborer with background in various construction projects including residential and commercial developments. Possess strong skills in manual labor, project coordination, and site preparation. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to changing environments. Contributed to improving job site safety and completing projects on time by effectively collaborating with team members and following precise instructions.

Also have a lot of knowledge with mining and demolition.

Holding strong communication skills, patience and understanding when it comes to working with others who are non English speaking or hearing impaired. Studied a lot of mental health and addictions, so it’s extremely helpful when working with others and able to keep the focus on the job and able to help someone out in a time of need with no judgment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Labourer

Seeley and Arnill construction
Christian Island, Simcoe And Grey Country, Ontario
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Installed sewer/sanitation and culverts
  • Prepared roads, parking lots and driveway ends, making sure they were up to grade for drainage and ready to pave
  • Paved drive way ends and walkways
  • Raking and grading topsoil making sure it was ready for sod
  • Using diesel plated tampers, rakes, shovels and other tools as needed
  • Putting up silt fences while prepping ditches and culverts
  • Traffic control

Boarder/Labourer

Frank and Gary's black top driveway sealing
Midland, Ontario
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Cleaned and prepared driveways to be sealed
  • Boarded the edges and corners of the driveways and parking lots while they were being sprayed and sealed

Atrium canteen server

PCFC at Waypoint
Penetanguishene , Ontario
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Haul truck driver

Walker aggregates
Orillia, Ontario
07.2014 - 10.2022
  • Ran an articulated 6 wheel rock truck
  • Hauled materiel on high faces. Worked on extremely rough Terrain, Stripping topsoil, sod, heavy brush and trees and hauling pond fines
  • Worked in all types of weather safely
  • Worked in fast paced environments and in enclosed spaces around other equipment safely
  • If was needed, I would run a loader, loading haul trucks, screening plants, fixed roads and holes. Dug material from the face for the main screening plant and helped with snow removal and sanding the icy roads
  • Took care of daily maintenance on the truck like (circle checks, keeping the oils and fluids topped up, fueling, keeping the truck clean and greased daily)

Lead hand

Above grade construction
Toronto, Ontario
08.2012 - 07.2014
  • Company Overview: Excavation and demolition
  • Ran excavator , skid steer, loader, Bulldozer, Jackhammer and other heavy tools and equipment
  • Made sure the other workers were working safely and accurately
  • Was in charge of small demolition jobs, like smaller buildings and foundations, clearing out industrial washrooms or rooms that needed to be restored
  • Ran an excavator chipping out concrete foundations
  • Worked in dangerous environments, making sure I removed all debris, rubble and hazardous materials placing them in the proper collection containers and bins
  • Assisted traffic control measures to provide safe work zones and proper placement of signs and traffic cones
  • Excavation and demolition
  • Worked as a labourer and heavy equipment operator while running a crew , traveling all over central and southern Ontario

Skid steer operator

Geep
Barrie, Ontario
09.2007 - 06.2012
  • Loaded recyclable materials into a chain shredder working in an enclosed space that was a very fast paced and busy environment
  • Was responsible for making sure the proper materials were all together and making sure all batteries and ink cartridges were removed from the appliances to prevent explosions and fires
  • Was responsible for all the daily maintenance on the skid steer
  • ( Cleaning air filters, fueling, proper inspections, greasing the machine, keeping machine clean )

Manufacturer and Packager

Pilkington
Collingwood, Ontario
01.2004 - 01.2011
  • Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Documented all changes made to existing manufacturing processes and communicated updates with relevant personnel.
  • Maintained accurate records of all materials used in the production process
  • Made windshields using
  • Trimmed and packed the windshields

(Worked here on and off for years)

Labourer

Harold Sutherland construction
Owen Sound, Ontario
04.2007 - 09.2007
  • Raking asphalt
  • Preparing roads to be paved
  • Traffic control

Fowlers Construction

Labourer
Bracebridge, Ontario
08.2005 - 11.2006
  • Raked and shovelled asphalt
  • Used rollers and plate tampers
  • Worked on both a highway and driveway crew.

Education

Heavy equipment operator course - Excavator, Bulldozer, Loader

Transport training centers
Barrie, Ontario
01.2006

Skills

  • Able to work in fast paced environments
  • Safely operate equipment on rough terrain
  • Work well under pressure
  • Great people skills
  • Ability to work well with others or alone
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Keeping machines and work vehicles fueled and clean

Certificatesandlicenses

  • Class G drivers license
  • Bulldozer, excavator, Loader heavy equipment tickets
  • Up to date First aid through Saint Johns ambulance
  • W.H.M.I.S

Otherexperience

  • Have worked for precision paving. Learned everything from the spreader, packer/roller, pate tamper, skid steers, prepping and paving driveways
  • Bartending and waitressing for the Mountain view Hotel and for C.J's sports bar. Also prepping food as well as drinks
  • Worked in factories assembling materials in fast paced environments
  • Worked as a cleaner for Molly maid and also privatized smaller companies for construction cleaning and also other cleaning services
  • Sanitation supervisor for big boy food in Burnaby British Columbia. Making sure absolutely every marching and the floors and walls were cleaned in a tight time frame. Always meeting those goals and up to specs.
  • Worked on random roofing companies for a friend on and off for years to help out when needed.

Certification

  • Heavy equipment certificates from transport trining centres Canada. (Excavator, loader, bulldoazer),
  • Surface core mining tickets
  • G class drivers license
  • W.H.M.IS

Timeline

Labourer

Seeley and Arnill construction
09.2023 - 08.2024

Boarder/Labourer

Frank and Gary's black top driveway sealing
04.2023 - 09.2023

Atrium canteen server

PCFC at Waypoint
02.2023 - 04.2023

Haul truck driver

Walker aggregates
07.2014 - 10.2022

Lead hand

Above grade construction
08.2012 - 07.2014

Skid steer operator

Geep
09.2007 - 06.2012

Labourer

Harold Sutherland construction
04.2007 - 09.2007

Fowlers Construction

Labourer
08.2005 - 11.2006

Manufacturer and Packager

Pilkington
01.2004 - 01.2011

Heavy equipment operator course - Excavator, Bulldozer, Loader

Transport training centers
Amanda Jackson