Dale Kalmakoff
Edmonton
Summary
To obtain position as Bus Driver.
Accomplishments in the areas of Coach Operator, dispatch, training, safety, procurement, logistics, team building and facility management. I pride myself on being not only adaptable to change but excited by the opportunity change provides. My resume outlines responsibilities and accomplishments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coach Operator
DIVERSIFIED TRANSPORTATION
Kitimat
11.2023 - Current
- Transport workers to and from industrial job sites.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to interact professionally while exhibiting confidentiality and diplomacy.
- Follow a daily scheduled route and adhere to pick up times, housekeeping duties, Commercial Vehicle Inspections.
- Complete required paperwork in a timely fashion (COVID-19- passenger manifests, trip sheets, DVTI sheets, incident reporting)
Field Operations and Safety Manager
DIVERSIFIED TRANSPORTATION
Lake Louise
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Organize/manage daily operations- oversee employees and ensure all company safety policies and procedures are followed.
- Train orientates new transport drivers.
- Oversee a team of drivers and am committed to delivering exceptional client service in alignment with DTL’s health, safety, and environmental program.
- Quickly addressed day to day concerns with clients and operators while exemplifying the values of operational excellence and leadership.
- Conduct investigations and collaborate with other departments.
- Take the lead in responding to safety and environmental incidents and coordinate traffic control as needed.
- Uphold core values of Safety, Customer Service, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Positive Attitude, Teamwork, Loyalty, Accountability, Respect and Dedication
Field Operations Safety Manager / Lead Hand / Driver Trainer / Mine Mentor / Coach Operator
DIVERSIFIED TRANSPORTATION
Fort Hills Division
02.2017 - 02.2023
- Organize/manage daily operations- oversee employees and ensure all company safety policies and procedures are followed.
- Train orientates new transport drivers.
- Greet passengers, answer questions, ensure passenger comfort and safety.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to interact professionally while exhibiting confidentiality and diplomacy.
- Transport workers to and from industrial job sites following all COVID-19 safety policies and company protocols.
- Follow a daily scheduled route and adhere to pick up times, housekeeping duties, Commercial Vehicle Inspections.
- Complete required paperwork in a timely fashion (COVID-19- passenger manifests, trip sheets, DVTI sheets, incident reports, etc.)
- Uphold core values of Safety, Customer Service, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Positive Attitude, Teamwork, Loyalty, Accountability, Respect and Dedication
Bulk Plant Manager
SANJEL
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed daily Operations of the Pumping Services Bulk Plant.
- Ensured that all Safety regulations and procedures were practiced.
- Trained new employees in Bulk Plant maintenance, Inventory control, Safety regulations and procedures, housekeeping, computer inventory program (SBS) operation of forklift.
- Maintained sufficient Inventory control levels on daily and monthly basis.
- Responsible for daily and monthly on bulk plant maintenance schedule- distributed job duties to employees as needed.
- Knowledge of Chemicals to be added to base cement.
- Extreme accuracy blending Chemicals with Dry Cement as requested by Call Sheet.
- Loaded bulk dry cement Tandem and Tri Axle tractor trailers/B-trains ensuring legal requirements as per DOT transportation Regulations.
- Followed all company Safety Procedures to back up Tractor Trailer Units to be loaded as per Call sheet.
Dispatcher / Project Coordinator
SANJEL
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Coordinated, dispatched Pumper Crews & Bulk plant personnel ensuring efficient and safe operations within Hours of Service and DOT Regulations.
- Manage all calls, messages, and resolution of issues relating to day-to-day operations within a fast paced environment.
- Liaison between Oil Company and Corporate, ensuring deadlines met by consultants.
- Follow all Corporate Policies and Procedures ensure safe work practices for all employees.
- Point of contact for job incidents – ensured incidents followed up in a timely manner.
Bulk Plant Supervisor
SANJEL
09.2010 - 11.2013
- Responsibilities included Logbook Audits and Forklift Instructor.
- Keep track of and maintain sufficient Inventory levels.
- Tracked and instructed on bulk plant maintenance.
- Knowledge of MSDS/TDG.
- Trained new employees in Bulk Plant maintenance.
- Load Trucks/ Unload trucks.
- Drive Tandem –Tri-Axle to and from Lease locations as needed.
Professional Class 1
SANJEL
11.2005 - 09.2010
- Nitrogen Pump Transport Operator.
- Drive Tri-axle Nitrogen Pump Tractor Trailer to and from lease locations.
- Followed all required DOT regulations.
- Operated the Nitrogen Pump while on Lease Location.
- Performed all maintenance on nitrogen pump.
- Performed all required service maintenance, Oil changes, greasing, fluid levels.
- Nitrogen Bulk Transport Operator.
- Transported bulk loads of liquid nitrogen to the lease location.
- Followed all required DOT regulations.
- Operated the Nitrogen Boost Pump to off-load nitrogen into storage vessels on Lease.
- Performed all maintenance on nitrogen trailer.
- Performed all required service maintenance, Oil changes, greasing, fluid levels.
- Bulk Cement Transport Operator.
- Transported bulk loads of Dry Cement to lease location.
- Followed all required DOT regulations.
- Operated the Bulk Cement trailer unit blower to off-load dry cement into storage vessels on Lease.
- Performed all maintenance on nitrogen trailer.
- Performed all required service maintenance, Oil changes, greasing, fluid levels.
Education
CLASS 1 PROFESSIONAL DRIVER -
THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY
01.2005
JOURNEYMAN CHEF -
OKANAGAN UNIVERSITY
01.1989
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
NORKAM SECONDARY
Skills
- Route planning
- Safety protocols
- Passenger assistance
- Incident reporting
- Employee training
- Client communication
- Operations management
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Decision-making under pressure
- Conflict de-escalation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Safe driving practices
Certification
- Situational Leadership Training
- Tactical Leadership Training
- Mine Driving Certificate
- Bear Awareness
- Hours of Service
- Fatigue Management
Timeline
Coach Operator
DIVERSIFIED TRANSPORTATION
11.2023 - Current
Field Operations and Safety Manager
DIVERSIFIED TRANSPORTATION
04.2023 - 11.2023
Field Operations Safety Manager / Lead Hand / Driver Trainer / Mine Mentor / Coach Operator
DIVERSIFIED TRANSPORTATION
02.2017 - 02.2023
Bulk Plant Manager
SANJEL
04.2015 - 11.2016
Dispatcher / Project Coordinator
SANJEL
12.2013 - 03.2015
Bulk Plant Supervisor
SANJEL
09.2010 - 11.2013
Professional Class 1
SANJEL
11.2005 - 09.2010
CLASS 1 PROFESSIONAL DRIVER -
THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY
JOURNEYMAN CHEF -
OKANAGAN UNIVERSITY
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
NORKAM SECONDARY