Anthoulah Dessalines
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Hardworking, reliable, well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety. Physically strong and fit with good time management abilities and dexterity to support skilled work under deadlines. Clearly understands and follows orders, reads technical manuals and uses hand and power tools. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor Worker
Diversified Staffing Agency
Calgary, AB
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Cleaning Construction Sites
- Using heavy duty tools to cut through cement
- Housing demolition buy using power tools
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Liaised with other workers to perform duties, responsibilities and tasks, advancing objectives.
- Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety and general public welfare.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery and equipment.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Participated in company training sessions to improve skills and boost process knowledge.
Construction Flagger/Laborer
IPAC
Fort St. John, BC
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Discussed traffic routing plans, locations and control points with supervisors.
- Loaded materials, equipment and tools onto trucks and secured for transport to job sites.
- Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Used drills and other power tools safely to complete job tasks.
- Informed construction crews about traffic and safety concerns and made appropriate adjustments.
- Collaborated with other flaggers by using hand-held radios to disseminate traffic and safety information.
- Adhered to safety and security guidelines when using company equipment and materials.
- Coordinated two-way traffic on single lane roads by placing markers and cones.
- Assisted construction crews by removing debris, waste and hazardous materials to improve safety and road conditions.
- Assisted drivers with directions and routes and recorded license plates of negligent drivers.
- Utilized hand signals and positioned direction signs to guide traffic around hazardous or construction sites.
- Promoted traffic flow on congested highways and interstates through construction zones.
Labor Worker
Bearspaw Contracting Inc.
Elkford, BC
- All work for Bearspaw was on Teck sites
- Forklift Operator
- Telehandler Operator
- Skid Seer operator
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery and equipment.
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
- Participated in company training sessions to improve skills and boost process knowledge.
- Operated both motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment safely to move heavy pallets.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Used hand tools to spread gravel, asphalt and other materials over surfaces.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Operated trucks to transport items to and from specified destinations.
Haul Truck Operator
Teck Industry
Elkford, BC
- Assisted with proper and legal loading of materials for transport as designated by dispatch center.
- Worked in tandem with loaders and gravel/sand pit operators to fill trucks for deliveries.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Accurately placed loads in optimal locations for spreading and distribution by bulldozers and material movers.
- Maintained constant telephone or radio contact with dispatch center for instructions.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition.
Traffic Control Person
McStrong Safety Services
Valemount, BC
- Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
- Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.
- Tested traffic signs for proper reflectivity and illumination factors after installation.
- Set up and take down of AFAD-2020
- Managed setup and removal of temporary traffic control equipment and signs.
- Drafted technical documents laying out specifications for installation of traffic lights and other control devices
- Discussed traffic routing plans, locations and control points with supervisors.
- Informed construction crews about traffic and safety concerns and made appropriate adjustments.
- Collaborated with other flaggers by using hand-held radios to disseminate traffic and safety information.
- Coordinated two-way traffic on single lane roads by placing markers and cones.
- Assisted drivers with directions and routes and recorded license plates of negligent drivers.
- Wore protective and reflective gear regularly.
Education
First Aid & CPR/AED
Red Cross
British ColombiaCSTS 2020
Construction Safety Association's FLAGGER TRAINING
British ColombiaFall Protection
Leavitt Machinery
British ColombiaH2S Alive Blended
Energy Safety Canada
AlbertaConfined Space Entry And Monitor
Energy Safety Canada
Edmonton, ABTrans Mountain Operation EHS Contractor
Energy Safety Canada
Edmonton, ABTraffic Control person
Universal Health And Safety
British ColombiaSkills
- Punctual and Dependable
- People skills
- Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- Training and Development
- Attention to Detail
- Good Work Ethic
- Problem resolution
- Forklift Operator
- Skid Steer Operator
- Telehandler Operator
Timeline
Labor Worker
Diversified Staffing Agency
01.2019 - 09.2021
Construction Flagger/Laborer
IPAC
09.2016 - 12.2018
Labor Worker
Bearspaw Contracting Inc.
Haul Truck Operator
Teck Industry
Traffic Control Person
McStrong Safety Services
First Aid & CPR/AED
Red Cross
CSTS 2020
Construction Safety Association's FLAGGER TRAINING
Fall Protection
Leavitt Machinery
H2S Alive Blended
Energy Safety Canada
Confined Space Entry And Monitor
Energy Safety Canada
Trans Mountain Operation EHS Contractor
Energy Safety Canada
Traffic Control person
Universal Health And Safety
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