Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline

Colin Shields

Golden,BC

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Carpenter

Future East Coast Contracting
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
  • Completed projects with precision by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling wood components according to specifications.
  • Contributed to overall project success by installing fixtures such as doors, windows, cabinets, and moldings.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Tractor Operator

Everdale Environmental Learning Center
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Moved equipment between job locations, following traffic rules to prevent incidents and quickly reach new sites.
  • Operated hydraulic and mechanical controls to expertly move and control powerful attachments.
  • Repaired tractors and mechanical equipment.
  • Used large tractors to cut and plow land according to job specifications, consistently meeting deadlines with quick, accurate work.

Equipment Operator

Louisiana Pacific
09.2017 - 03.2021
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.

Shunt Truck Operator

MacCosham Transportation Services
04.2015 - 01.2017
  • Improved shunting efficiency by implementing effective communication and coordination strategies with team members.
  • Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance checks before each shift.
  • Reduced downtime for rail cars by efficiently managing resources and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.

Laborer

McBains Contracting LTD
07.2014 - 03.2015
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.


Education

High School Diploma -

Golden Secondary, Golden, BC
06.2014

Skills

  • Materials Transportation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Worksite Safety
  • General Labor
  • Construction Management
  • Equipment Operations
  • Residential Construction
  • Following Instructions
  • Heavy Lifting

Languages

English

Certification

Fall arrest

Timeline

Apprentice Carpenter - Future East Coast Contracting
05.2023 - Current
Tractor Operator - Everdale Environmental Learning Center
04.2021 - 05.2023
Equipment Operator - Louisiana Pacific
09.2017 - 03.2021
Shunt Truck Operator - MacCosham Transportation Services
04.2015 - 01.2017
Laborer - McBains Contracting LTD
07.2014 - 03.2015
Golden Secondary - High School Diploma,

Fall arrest

Colin Shields