Billy Johnson
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Dynamic Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience. Skilled in operating excavators and bulldozers. Proven ability to adapt to project changes while ensuring safety and compliance. Strong team collaboration and proficiency enhance project execution, driving successful outcomes in site preparation and utility installation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ogilvie Mountain Holdings
Hope BC
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated various heavy equipment, including excavators and bulldozers, adhering to safety protocols.
- Executed site preparation, grading, and excavation tasks to ensure timely project completion.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift inspections while maintaining accurate equipment logs and reports.
- Adapted swiftly to changing project requirements and unexpected obstacles during work assignments.
- Loaded highway and rock trucks efficiently to support ongoing operations.
- Installed culverts in compliance with environmental standards and regulations.
- Demonstrated versatility by operating multiple types of machinery according to project demands.
- Collaborated with a team to operate machining equipment safely and effectively.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wiltech
Kelowna, BC
04.2020 - 05.2024
- Operated excavators, bulldozers, and graders while adhering to safety protocols.
- Installed culverts and prepared curbs for construction projects.
- Excavated foundations in compliance with project specifications.
- Mainlined excavation for water, sewer, storm, and shallow utilities.
- Executed backfill operations to achieve compaction standards using various materials.
- Loaded highway trucks with materials while ensuring weight compliance.
- Spread materials in lifts according to design specifications.
- Utilized GPS and stakes to ensure accurate project execution.
Heavy Equipment Operator
TT Construction
Kelowna, BC
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Executed excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks to ensure timely project completion.
- Operated mainline excavator for installation of water, sewer, storm, and shallow utilities.
- Conducted backfill operations to achieve compaction using various materials.
- Collaborated with blasters for safe and effective rock removal.
- Managed loading operations for highway, bin, and rock trucks.
- Oversaw operation of crusher and screening plants to optimize material processing.
- Performed foundation digging while adhering to safety protocols around live lines.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dirt Pro
Kelowna, BC
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Executed excavation operations while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Dug foundations for various construction projects.
- Installed mainline ditches for water, sewer, and storm systems.
- Backfilled using diverse materials to ensure compaction standards were met.
- Operated crusher plant to process raw materials efficiently.
- Engineered pads for optimal site preparation and stability.
Forman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Goldenbase Construction
Fort St. John, BC
01.2008 - 03.2014
- Managed a crew of 5 to 15 personnel for efficient road construction operations.
- Oversaw maintenance and utilization of 5 to 30 highway trucks.
- Executed all paperwork related to job scopes and project requirements.
- Collaborated with surveyors to establish accurate layout plans.
- Spread various materials in lifts to ensure proper roadbed preparation.
- Installed culverts to enhance drainage and road integrity.
- Loaded highway and rock trucks for transportation of materials.
- Utilized GPS and stakes for precise project execution.
Forman/Heavy Equipment Operator
VE Brandl
Fort St. John, BC
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Constructed high-grade roads to improve accessibility and safety.
- Installed culverts to facilitate proper drainage and water management.
- Spread materials in lifts to ensure optimal compaction and stability.
- Stripped topsoil to prepare sites for further construction activities.
- Built engineered pads to support heavy structures and equipment.
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Excavator
- Dozer
- Grader
- Front end loader
- Skid steer
- Valid Driver's license
- First aid level 1
- CSTS
- Ground disturbance level 2
- Safe equipment operation
- GPS experience/stakes
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ogilvie Mountain Holdings
06.2024 - 02.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wiltech
04.2020 - 05.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
TT Construction
05.2016 - 11.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Dirt Pro
04.2014 - 11.2015
Forman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Goldenbase Construction
01.2008 - 03.2014
Forman/Heavy Equipment Operator
VE Brandl
01.2006 - 01.2008