Cody Wright
Edmonton
Summary
Lead Hand/Equipment Operator with over 7 years of expertise in heavy machinery management and operation across multiple construction projects. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in grader operation and equipment maintenance, ensuring project precision and adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in enhancing team performance and site efficiency through strategic training and innovative maintenance techniques, with aspirations to advance into higher managerial roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
WCL
09.2021 - Current
- Operate Cat D3-D9, John Deere 650-1050 dozers, ensuring precise cuts and fill; maintain haul roads.
- Load rock trucks with John Deere 650 excavator, optimizing efficiency in major earthworks projects.
- Operate Cat 14M and John Deere 872 graders, achieving accurate finish grading and road maintenance.
- Utilize heavy equipment to meet project deadlines, contributing to successful project completions.
- Maintain and inspect equipment regularly, ensuring safety and operational efficiency on-site.
- Enhanced site efficiency by adept operation of Cat and John Deere dozers for precise grading.
- Pioneered maintenance techniques for haul roads, increasing longevity and safety.
- Passionately operate heavy machinery, ensuring top performance in major earthworks projects.
- Running job sites of up to 20 workers, while ensuring Safety and efficiency during work hours.
- Trained new operators in advanced machinery handling, boosting team skill levels.
- Ensured 100% compliance with safety protocols during heavy machinery operation.
- Led earthworks projects, passionately driving teams to exceed project goals.
- Led health and Safety committee, weekly meetings with safety officer, handling safety minutes, and ensuring safe work practices.
- Trained to do time keeping of workers, read drawings, and informing co-workers of project performance.
- Mentored junior operators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Swamp Cats
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Operated Cat D6-D11 in oil fields, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Maintained haul roads using Cat 14m and 16m graders, enhancing transport efficiency.
- Executed precise excavations and rock truck loading, improving project timelines.
- Operated Cat D6-D11 bulldozers and 14m-16m graders, ensuring precise haul road conditions.
- Facilitated team operations by maintaining essential equipment, promoting safety and reliability.
- Streamlined equipment checks, boosting operational accuracy.
- Trained peers in latest operational safety standards.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Delta Valley Landscaping & Lawn Services
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Operated skid steers, dozers, graders, loaders, and excavators for precise earthworks and grading tasks.
- Completed minor earthworks and slope cutting, ensuring project timelines and quality standards were met.
- Utilized heavy machinery to achieve accurate filling to grade, contributing to project efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute industrial earthworks, enhancing overall site productivity.
- Lead hand running jobsites using bulldozer, track hoe, skid steers and loaders.
- Passionately operated various heavy equipment, contributing to successful project completions.
Skid Steer Operator
Cap-City Landscaping
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Efficiently operated skid steer to distribute topsoil, enhancing sod placement and project timelines.
- Managed precise control of skid steer to prepare sites for sod laying, ensuring alignment with landscape designs.
- Supported ground workers by expertly handling skid steer for optimal soil placement, boosting team productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jasper Place High School
Edmonton, AB06.2014
Skills
Construction
Snow Plowing
Dozer
Finish grading
Grader operation
Excavator
Forklift
Blueprint Reading
Loader Operation
Mechanical knowledge
Trailer Experience
Earthworks
Site Management
Safety Protocols
Team Collaboration
Equipment Inspection
Health and Safety
Efficiency Optimization
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Communication
Leadership
Time Management
Site Planning
Risk Management
Environmental Compliance
Site Supervision
Equipment Operation
Team Coordination
Workplace Communication
Site Efficiency
Haul Road Maintenance
Operational Efficiency
Project Deadlines
Time Keeping
Continuous Improvement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
WCL
09.2021 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Swamp Cats
07.2021 - 09.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Delta Valley Landscaping & Lawn Services
08.2017 - 07.2021
Skid Steer Operator
Cap-City Landscaping
03.2017 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Jasper Place High School
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