Brandon Best
Thornhill
Summary
Safety-focused equipment operator with experience in civil construction, drilling, and highway operations. Proven ability to operate heavy equipment and work efficiently in high-risk industrial environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator / Civil Groundsman
Progressive Ventures Construction & Civil
06.2025 - Current
- Operated telehandler, excavator, skid steer, wheel loader, and rock trucks.
- PSSP & CAT 3 Hydro certified.
- AltaGas REEF Facility & BC Hydro Skeena Substation projects.
Driller Helper
Double D Drilling
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Operated drill rigs, performed welding, mechanical repairs, pump installations, and equipment operation.
- Knowledge of BC Mines regulations.
Lane Control Technician / TMA Operator
Ballina Contracting
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Traffic control, crash truck operation, pilot vehicle duties, and highway safety setup for pipeline and infrastructure projects.
Education
Brooks Secondary
Powell River, BCSome College (No Degree) - Welding
Malaspina University
Powell River, BCSkills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Civil Construction
- Rigging & Material Handling
- Welding & Mechanical Repair
- Traffic Control
- Pipeline & Hydro Projects
- Safety Compliance
- VHF Communication
- Pump & Well Testing
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Class 3 BC Driver's License (Learner)
Education And Certifications
- High School Diploma
- Level C Welding
- First Aid Level 1
- CSTC
- PSSP (BcHydro)
- CAT 3 (BcHydro)
- Unrestricted PAL
Timeline
Equipment Operator / Civil Groundsman
Progressive Ventures Construction & Civil
06.2025 - Current
Driller Helper
Double D Drilling
06.2023 - 06.2025
Lane Control Technician / TMA Operator
Ballina Contracting
12.2021 - 05.2023
Brooks Secondary
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Malaspina University