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Derek Gaber

Derek Gaber

Orangeville

Summary

Currently available for civil foreman/skilled laborer position

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Skilled Labourer

Powerline Plus
01.2024 - 12.2025
  • Working with crews and supervisors on various projects for open trench and chamber installation for hydro infrastructure
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Demonstrated versatility in adapting quickly between different types of skilled labor tasks depending on project requirements.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule, ensuring high-quality results and client satisfaction.

Operator

Avertex
01.2025 - Current
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent unexpected machinery downtime, ensuring continuous production flow.

Civil Foreman

ENTERA UTILITY CONTRACTORS
06.2014 - 09.2023
  • 2014-2016: skilled laborer
  • 2016 -2024 civil foreman. Working together with crews in a safe and effective manner in accordance to mol requirements/ book 7. Daily operation tailboards machinery and site inspection. Management of operation on various projects from open trench/excavation. Chamber rebuilds and tunneling operations via cap and leg. Or jack and bore (augering) for water, sewer , and hydro infrastructure

Laborer/Operator

AVERTEX Utility Solutions Inc.
07.2008 - 06.2014
  • Laborer /operator. Working with crews for bell, hydro and water infrastructure. Various work on cn an cp railways as well as windfarm hydro cable installation thoroughout canada. As well direction drill applications. Experienced operation and inspections of backhoe, loaders and excavators.

Education

High School Degree - undefined

Odss
Orangeville, ON
06.2008

Skills

  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Electrical Experience
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Leadership

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

Liuna local 183

Timeline

Operator

Avertex
01.2025 - Current

Skilled Labourer

Powerline Plus
01.2024 - 12.2025

Civil Foreman

ENTERA UTILITY CONTRACTORS
06.2014 - 09.2023

Laborer/Operator

AVERTEX Utility Solutions Inc.
07.2008 - 06.2014

High School Degree - undefined

Odss
Derek Gaber