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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Brandon Best

Castlegar

Summary

Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record at Kootenay Property Maintenance, excelling in safe machinery operation and effective communication. Skilled in snow plowing and earthmoving, I consistently enhance project efficiency while maintaining a flawless driving record. My leadership and decision-making abilities ensure successful team collaboration and project completion. Also obtain class 3 with air brakes licence with 8 years of truck driving highway experience with no accidents or infractions

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kootenay Property Maintenance
  • Operated various heavy machinery including excavators, wheel loaders, and skid steers.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Dynamic Excavating

Managed snow clearing operations using plow trucks and skid steers.

Truckdriver and Supervisor

Castlegar Warehousing
04.2019 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
  • Team leading and supervisor, decision making and route planning

Education

Class 3 And Air Brakes - Commercial Licence

Mountain Transport Institute
Castlegar Bc

Did Not Graduate Completed Up To Grade 11 -

Trail Middle School
Trail Bc

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Skid steer proficiency
  • Construction background
  • Daily vehicle inspections
  • Front end loader operations
  • Earthmoving operations
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Off-road vehicle operation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Following directions
  • Moving and leveling dirt
  • Construction equipment operation
  • Repair and maintenance
  • Backhoe handling
  • Debris removal
  • Effective communication skills
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Safety procedures
  • Parts lubrication
  • Interpreting maps and instructions
  • Dump truck driving
  • Truck driving experience
  • Tow truck driving
  • Snow plow driving
  • Highway driving experience
  • Roll off truck operation
  • Box truck operation
  • Truck maintenance proficiency
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Pallet jack and hand truck operation
  • Flawless driving record
  • Truckload dispatching

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Truckdriver and Supervisor

Castlegar Warehousing
04.2019 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Kootenay Property Maintenance

Heavy Equipment Operator

Dynamic Excavating

Class 3 And Air Brakes - Commercial Licence

Mountain Transport Institute

Did Not Graduate Completed Up To Grade 11 -

Trail Middle School
Brandon Best