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DARRYL DEFEO

THUNDER BAY,ON

Summary

Currently, a G3 gas technician with Sarjeant Propane, as well as an 8.5-ton knuckle boom operator and bulk delivery driver. 30-plus years as a lead in ground handling aircraft, loading/unloading, weight and balance, deicing, among other duties. Extensive experience operating 5-ton and tandem rollback deck trucks, as well as 30-ton and 50-ton wreckers, with Smith and Walters Towing and Recovery. Fueled military, commercial, and private aircraft at the Thunder Bay Airport. Safety on the job has always been a priority. Excellent customer service skills, and highly computer proficient.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

G3 Gas Tech-Knuckle Boom Operator-Bulk Delivery

Sarjeant Propane
Thunder Bay, Ontario
02.2023 - Current
  • Gas technician work as required.
  • Knuckle boom and transport 500, 1,000, and 2,000-gallon tanks, and position them on pads as per site plans.
  • Trained and licensed to evacuate and/or transfer liquid propane from tank to tank, or tank to truck.
  • Deliver bulk propane to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Directional Drill Operator

Superior Water Solutions
THUNDER BAY, ON
05.2021 - Current
  • Oversight and operation of drill rig to meet drilling objectives.
  • Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Oversaw crew of 4 to 5 team members carrying out drilling, rig moving and day-to-day operations.

Towing Operator

Smith And Walters Towing and Recovery
Thunder Bay, ON
10.2016 - Current
  • Operate a 50 ton wrecker as well as tandem and 5 ton roll back deck trucks.
  • Completed heavy and regular vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
  • Prepared necessary forms and reports with accuracy to perform essential recordkeeping.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.

Lead Station Attendant

Air Canada
Thunder Bay, ON
05.1988 - 06.2021
  • Ensuring the ontime departure of aircraft in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate crew and operational flight activities with all levels of air canada operations, front and back.
  • Responsible for the safe and efficient on-loading and off-loading cargo and passenger baggage \ Preparing for aircraft arrival and departure.
  • Deicing and anti icing aircraft for departure.
  • Driving and operating aircraft servicing vehicles and equipment.
  • Marshalling or towing aircraft to gate positions for passenger boarding and deplaning.
  • As a Lead of a self managed base this is a short list of the daily responsibilities.

Aircraft Refueller

Thunder Bay Flight Refueling Ltd.
Thunder Bay, ON
01.1987 - 01.1989
  • Aircraft fuelling, Aircraft towing.
  • Baggage handling.
  • Product quality control.

Forest Technician

Ministry of Natural Resources
Thunder Bay, ON
1984 - 1985
  • Regen Cruising
  • Spruce Budworm Aerial Spray Program
  • Thinning

Education

Forest Tech - Forestry

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
05.1982

Timeline

G3 Gas Tech-Knuckle Boom Operator-Bulk Delivery

Sarjeant Propane
02.2023 - Current

Directional Drill Operator

Superior Water Solutions
05.2021 - Current

Towing Operator

Smith And Walters Towing and Recovery
10.2016 - Current

Lead Station Attendant

Air Canada
05.1988 - 06.2021

Aircraft Refueller

Thunder Bay Flight Refueling Ltd.
01.1987 - 01.1989

Forest Technician

Ministry of Natural Resources
1984 - 1985

Forest Tech - Forestry

Lakehead University
DARRYL DEFEO