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Dan Mills

Heavy Equipment Operator
Victoria,BC

Summary

Adept at maneuvering heavy equipment with precision, my tenure at Clearstream showcased my commitment to safety and efficiency, reducing job site accidents through diligent adherence to protocols. My expertise in excavation and backfilling, coupled with strong decision-making abilities, has consistently met project demands, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and team communication.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ex 470 Grade Operator

Macro
Frazer Lake CGL, B.C
08.2022 - 10.2022

• pre inspection on 470 jd Excavator

  • Morning toolbox
  • Grade work, backfilling, loading truck, clean up, excavation, creek restoration, earthworks for creek crossing for installation for bridges.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator

Clearstream
Oil Sands, AB
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated 395 excavator, 785 haul truck in mine services.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.

Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator

Baffin land mine
Marry River, Nunavut
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Operated 390 cat excavator in mine opps, Occasionally 777 cat haul truck.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs, road repairs, clean ups.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.

Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator

clearstream
Oil Sands, AB
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Mine Opps operated 830,930,980 komutsu haul trucks, 793,797, cat haul
  • Preformed pre-trip inspections before every shift and filled detailed safety orientated FLRA
  • Mines services operated 470jd,870jd,390cat,
  • work duty's consist of loading trucks, big excavations, sloping, road maintenance, box cleaning, grading and cleaning up work areas
  • Occasionally operated 777,785,793 haul truck

Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator

Thiess kmc
Oil Sands , AB
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Operated Excavator models 870jd, 390cat
  • Job duties consist of loading trucks, subbing out big excavations,sloping,grading,box cleaning,rejects, berm work, slopping.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and report.
  • Operated 930e haul truck

Heavy Equipment Operator

ledcor
05.2015 - 12.2017
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Grades man/ spotter
  • Operated excavators models 25jd,60jd,225jd,470jd,
  • Rock truck wiggle wagen, skid steer, roller packer, loader, dozer
  • Digging trenches, setting pipe, back filling, grade work,ground level loading.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Debeers
Yellow Knife
03.2022 - 04.2024

• Reasonable for safe operation of equipment haul truck and excavator, haul in All weather conditions, excavator loading trucks, box cleaning berm work, 360 walk on equipment

Excavator Operator

Northridge Excavating
04.2024 - 11.2024

• Digging utilities Trenchs, putting utilities in • Backfilling trenchs

• Digging foundations slab on grade

• Loading trucks

• Digging subgrade for side walks

Excavator Operator

Victoria Drains
Victoria, BC
02.2025 - Current

• Digging trenchs

• laying pipe

• Backfilling trenchs

• Loading trucks

Haul Truck Driver

North American
Fort McMurray, AB
2026 - Current
  • Operated haul trucks to transport materials efficiently across job sites.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols, minimizing risk of accidents on site.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on safe hauling techniques and equipment usage.

Education

High School Diploma -

Carihi Secondary School
Campbell River, BC
02.2003

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Roadway Construction
  • Team Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excavation and Backfilling
  • Accident Prevention

Certification

Heavy Equipment operator certificate/ Road building

Timeline

Excavator Operator

Victoria Drains
02.2025 - Current

Excavator Operator

Northridge Excavating
04.2024 - 11.2024

Ex 470 Grade Operator

Macro
08.2022 - 10.2022

Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator

Clearstream
05.2022 - 08.2022

Heavy Equipment Operator

Debeers
03.2022 - 04.2024

Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator

Baffin land mine
05.2021 - 12.2021

Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator

clearstream
05.2018 - 07.2021

Heavy Equipment Operator Excavator

Thiess kmc
12.2017 - 12.2018

Heavy Equipment Operator

ledcor
05.2015 - 12.2017

Haul Truck Driver

North American
2026 - Current

High School Diploma -

Carihi Secondary School
Dan MillsHeavy Equipment Operator