Chris Brau
Shaughnessy ,AB
Summary
Seasoned Grader Operator with background in construction and road maintenance. Have operated a variety of heavy equipment, including graders, bulldozers, and excavators. Strengths include strong knowledge of safety procedures, ability to read blueprints, and excellent hand-eye coordination. Previous roles have resulted in smoother roads, improved infrastructure, and enhanced safety on construction sites.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GPS dozer/ gps grader operator
Richardson brothers Ltd
Olds, Alberta
03.2022 - 06.2025
- Operated heavy equipment for grading and leveling tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality.
- Maintained safe work environments by following safety protocols.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
Finishing grader operator/ lead hand
Lethbridge county
Picture Butte, Alberta
03.2006 - 12.2018
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on grading equipment to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate work schedules and project timelines.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and operational procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed and equipment usage throughout projects.
- Conducted visual inspections of material prior to and after grading process.
- Tested samples of graded materials for quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained daily log of production activities and output quantities.
- Collaborated with supervisors on developing new processes that improved efficiency.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
- Coordinated team schedules and delegated tasks to optimize resource utilization.
Education
Picture Butte High School
Picture Butte, ABSkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Routine inspections
- Safety protocol adherence
Timeline
GPS dozer/ gps grader operator
Richardson brothers Ltd
03.2022 - 06.2025
Finishing grader operator/ lead hand
Lethbridge county
03.2006 - 12.2018
Picture Butte High School