Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer Experience
Long Term Goal
Certification
Timeline
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Benjamin Schissler

Baltimore,Canada

Summary

To obtain a part-time firefighter position with the Township of Hamilton's Fire Department, to contribute my skills, dedication, and passion for public safety while serving the community as a reliable and committed team member.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Employee

Phantom Farm
Cobourg, Canada
10.2023 - Current
  • Helped set up/build displays for the season.
  • Had two different roles for dressing up and scaring customers
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Lumber Yard Employee

Home Hardware Building Center
Cobourg, Canada
09.2022 - Current
  • Customer service
  • Help deliver doors, windows, outside furniture, insulation, drywall, etc., to different homes/job sites.
  • Operates forklifts, skid steers, moffetts, and flatbed F150s to carry and move heavy equipment and materials around the yard.
  • Picks orders for deliveries (plywood, spruce, cedar, pine, pressure-treated lumber, and other materials such as doors, windows, shingles, insulation, stone, cabinets, etc.)
  • Cut and measure lumber for customers.
  • Train newcomers.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks as needed.
  • Provided support to fellow workers when needed.
  • Maintained inventory of lumber stock.
  • Followed safety protocols while working in the yard environment.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on tools and equipment used in the yard.
  • Built crates for shipping purposes using nails, screws and other hardware supplies.
  • Assisted customers with selecting materials for their projects.
  • Loaded lumber onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Learned lumber products and manufacturer differences to give customers sound advice on building materials.

Employee

Township Of Cobourg - Public Works (Roads & Sewers) Department
Cobourg, Canada
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Operated company vehicles, including company trucks, lawn mowers, etc.
  • Operated grass-cutting machinery, including a weed whacker, mower, pole saws, etc.
  • Repaired faulty mechanisms with fellow operators.
  • Poured concrete throughout Cobourg.
  • Learned how to use concrete pouring tools, such as trowels, rakes, etc.
  • I learned how to put street signs into the ground properly.
  • Tested the visibility of street signs with proper tools.
  • Repaired and patched potholes in roadways.
  • Helped clear roadkill in the way of pedestrians.
  • Participated in road closures for township projects.
  • Helped set up special events held in Cobourg, such as Ribfest, Waterfront, and Canada Day.
  • Learned how to use a camera in the sewers with the portable snakes, looking for blockages.
  • Painted many rusting signs/poles around Cobourg to keep the town vibrant.
  • Cleared sidewalks with excessive vegetation growth, unsuitable for civilians.
  • Thoroughly cleaned, pressure-washed company vehicles and equipment, ready for use.
  • Organize the shop, and put tools and equipment in their proper homes.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Seasonal Landscaper

Double Diamond Landscaping And Decorating
Whitby, Canada
07.2020 - 08.2024
  • Moved and laid bricks as per the customer's plan.
  • Dug up and prepared the area using a Ditch Witch.
  • Tamped area, as required.
  • Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
  • Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
  • Cleaned up debris after completing job site tasks.
  • Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
  • Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.

Yardman

Ontario Line Clearing
Cobourg, Canada
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Detailed, thoroughly cleaned work vehicles.
  • Organized the shop
  • Helped the mechanics
  • Chopped, stacked and burned wood
  • Went to multiple crewman job sites to retrieve company equipment
  • Operated yard equipment (stand behind skid steer, manual hand tools, Sawzall, drove company vehicles around the yard, pressure washing).

Education

Pre-service Firefighting & Education -

Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
07.2025

Grade 12 Graduation Diploma -

Cobourg Collegiate Institute
Cobourg
06-2024

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Training & Development
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Verbal communication

References

  • Steve Fowler, family friend, worked for him, Laskey Contracting, 905-809-1339
  • Doug Arnold, family friend, short-term employer, Bob and Doug's snow plowing and landscaping/Brooklin Concrete, 905-261-8294
  • Sam Fleming, family friend, neighbor, retired firefighter captain for Baltimore fire department & the township of Hamilton, 905-376-4302

Hobbies and Interests

  • Snowmobiling
  • Skateboarding
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Handyman
  • Cleaning
  • Being active
  • Working out/lifting weights

Volunteer Experience

General Laborer, 01/01/20 - 12/31/21, Baltimore Recreation Center, Baltimore, ON, 

Picked up garbage around the park, Performed lawn maintenance duties

Driveway Leveling, 07/01/22, 326 Division St, Cobourg, ON, 

Cleaned up the parking lot, Got extra gravel, Re-leveled the driveway, Raked all gravel out, Cleaned up

Desk Seller, 06/01/22, 08/31/22, Extendicare Old Age Residency, Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation, Cobourg, ON, 

 Helped set up stations and sold the items on the given desk to the residents of the old age home, including outsiders & family members

Long Term Goal

Work my way up to obtain full certification as a firefighter within 5-10 years, demonstrating commitment to professional growth and dedication to serving and protecting.

Certification

  • G2 Drivers License
  • Pleasure Craft Operator License
  • Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator's License
  • Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C
  • Emergency Medical Responder Certification - Canadian Red Cross
  • International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
  • NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Certificate
  • NFPA 1001 Firefighter level l & ll (Expected in July)

Timeline

Employee

Township Of Cobourg - Public Works (Roads & Sewers) Department
06.2024 - 09.2024

Employee

Phantom Farm
10.2023 - Current

Lumber Yard Employee

Home Hardware Building Center
09.2022 - Current

Yardman

Ontario Line Clearing
06.2022 - 09.2022

Seasonal Landscaper

Double Diamond Landscaping And Decorating
07.2020 - 08.2024

Pre-service Firefighting & Education -

Sir Sandford Fleming College

Grade 12 Graduation Diploma -

Cobourg Collegiate Institute

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