Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
BaffinLand Island Mines
Iqaluit, Nunavut
12.2023 - Current
Transported ore from open pit mine to stockpiles using haul trucks that range in size on a 12-hour shift.
Operated front-end loader to load trucks and take away from crusher.
Transported materials from one end of site to another using B trains.
Communicate with dispatch, other operators, and supervisors using communication devices, such as two-way radios.
Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently to meet production target.
Truck Driver/Bus Driver
Element Technical Services
Red Deer, Canada
10.2022 - 11.2023
Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents. Load and transport dangerous goods, ensure all loads are secure before leaving yard
Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, including chaining up when needed. Perform basic rig-in/rig-out procedures, able to troubleshoot issues, complete preventative maintenance, and paperwork as required. Familiar working with hand valves.
Maintained cleanliness in all equipment, completed vehicle repairs and services. Transported co-workers to and from work sites using planned routes in a timely manner.
Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Truck Driver/Small Business Owner
Browning Harvey
St. Johns, Canada
02.2020 - 09.2022
Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Vac Truck Driver
CEDA
Fort McMurray, Canada
10.2018 - 01.2020
Maintain cleanliness in all work environments as per OH&S regulations, including, but not limited to, working in confined spaces with other contractors while operating steam and vac on combo units.
Safely operated vacuum hoses and steam wand during suctioning and cleaning process from oil and chemical spills and well heads by flushing and cleaning the ground while using a vacuum truck to collect the debris.
Cleaned out debris collected from tank using water jetting system. Checked fluid levels and refilled as necessary.
Heavy Equipment Technician/Operator
Vic Progressive Diamond Drilling
Sussex, Canada
10.2017 - 09.2018
Operate fuel and lube truck, checking fluid levels regularly to ensure that they are within acceptable limits.
Operated rigid and articulated haul trucks at a 12-hour time range, transporting ore, waste, and water (potable delivery and for dust suppression) in an open-pit mine setting.
Take away from crusher and load haul trucks with a 500 series loader.
Communicate with dispatch, other operators, and supervisors using communication devices such as two-way radio and on-board computers.
Heavy Equipment Technician/Operator
PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited
Millertown, Canada
03.2016 - 02.2017
Familiar with power line construction, while performing preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, such as cranes, graders, loaders, and excavators.
Operate fuel and lube truck, ensuring all equipment fluids are within an acceptable level and completing hourly services.
Help maintain and snow-clear access roads with 300 series loader and 16m grader.
Heavy Equipment Technician
SMS Equipment
St. John’s, Canada
04.2014 - 05.2015
Conducted inspections to identify potential problems and malfunctions in all components of the heavy equipment.
Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment.
Performed welding operations for repairing broken or cracked metal parts of the machines.
Tested hydraulic systems for proper functioning after completing repairs or replacements.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times.
Dump Truck Driver
A N W Construction
Gander, Canada
05.2013 - 02.2014
Loaded dump truck with loaders from site stockpile in gravel pit operations, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed by supervisor.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
Education
Heavy Equipment Operator - Tractor/Grader/Excavator
Central Training Academy
Badger, NL
09-2017
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician -
Dietrac Technical Institute
Lewisporte, NL
01.2013
Completion of High School -
Lewisporte Collegiate
Lewisporte, NL
01.2010
Skills
Dependable
Honest
Team Oriented
Safety Compliance
Effective communication skills
Clean Driving Record
Decision-Making
Good Judgement
References
Available upon request
Certification
Class 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 08 Driver’s License
Air Brake Endorsement & Adjustment
CSO Certificate
Soft Rock Common Core
First-Aid with Emergency CPR Certificate
WHMIS Certificate
Telehandler Certificate
Aerial Lift Certificate
Forklift Certificate
Fall Protection Certificate
Confined Space Certificate
H2S Aware Certificate
Power Lines Certificate
Traffic Control Person Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
BaffinLand Island Mines
12.2023 - Current
Truck Driver/Bus Driver
Element Technical Services
10.2022 - 11.2023
Truck Driver/Small Business Owner
Browning Harvey
02.2020 - 09.2022
Vac Truck Driver
CEDA
10.2018 - 01.2020
Heavy Equipment Technician/Operator
Vic Progressive Diamond Drilling
10.2017 - 09.2018
Heavy Equipment Technician/Operator
PowerTel Utilities Contractors Limited
03.2016 - 02.2017
Heavy Equipment Technician
SMS Equipment
04.2014 - 05.2015
Dump Truck Driver
A N W Construction
05.2013 - 02.2014
Heavy Equipment Operator - Tractor/Grader/Excavator