Ben Blonjeaux
Westlock
Summary
Results-driven Heavy Equipment Operator with over 12 years of experience in excavator, loader, dozer, grader, and haul truck operations. Recognized for strong leadership abilities and a commitment to safety, contributing to successful completion of large-scale construction projects and effective team training. Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in heavy machinery operations. Skilled in trenching, grading, and site preparation, consistently delivering high-quality results while adhering to safety protocols and maintenance standards. Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with experience supporting team members and job requirements with safe performance. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on time and without incidents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Thompson Construction Group
01.2020 - Current
- Operated a wide range of heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, and graders, on large-scale earthworks, site prep, and industrial construction projects.
- Supported oil sands, road building, and site development operations.
- Performed trenching, backfilling, grading, and material handling tasks.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Loader Operator
ALFA TEC
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Operated loaders, graders, and haul trucks in tight workspaces.
- Maintained equipment logs, and coordinated with mechanics for preventive maintenance.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe machine handling and site expectations.
- Operated heavy machinery to load and unload materials effectively.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on loading equipment to ensure functionality.
- Loaded and unloaded items to and from trucks.
Education
GED -
R.F Staples Secondary School
Westlock, AB07-2010
Skills
- Excavator operations for twelve years
- Dozer operations for five years
- Grader operations for five years
- Loader operations for ten years
- Haul truck operations for five years
- Site safety and equipment maintenance
- Blueprint and grade reading
- Earthmoving and trenching
- Team collaboration
- Industrial and civil construction
- Following directions
Certification
Wildlife awareness training
CSO
WHIMIS
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Thompson Construction Group
01.2020 - Current
Loader Operator
ALFA TEC
05.2019 - 01.2021
GED -
R.F Staples Secondary School