Dillon McConaghie
Heavy Equipment Operator
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs safely, quickly, and correctly. Diligent and hard-working employee, ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
31
31
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
PME
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2023 - Current
- 4 years experience operating track/wheel skidsteer (ASV RT25 up to John Deere 335), safe understanding of operation, final grade within 1cm, spreading/cutting clay, 63mm, 20mm, topsoil, maneuvering in tight areas, experience with buckets/breakers/sweepers/mowers/tree arms/grapples.
- 4 years experience operating wheel loader (CAT 908 up to CAT 950), safe understanding of operation, loading tandem trucks with material and flat decks with pallets/large items, spreading and cutting material, driving on public roads, maneuvering in tight areas, use of buckets/spoon/forks/blades.
- 3 years experience operating excavator (CAT 301 up to John Deere 470g), safe understanding of operation, cutting material/trenches, loading trucks, safely climbing material piles, maneuvering in tight areas, hoisting heavy objects.
- 2y experience operating dozer (CAT D6).
- Operating smooth drum and sheeps foot packers.
- Experience in earthworks/road building, underground, and civil construction.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Operating heavy equipment safely with team of operators.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Reduced downtime through proactive diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical issues on heavy equipment.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through precise execution of tasks according to blueprints and specifications.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
Site Foreman
Wilco Contractors
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Delivered high-quality workmanship by overseeing all aspects of construction from start to finish.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, including time sheets, material logs, and safety reports.
- Increased productivity by implementing effective delegation strategies among team members.
- Accelerated project timelines through proficient use of tools, equipment, and machinery on the job site.
- Read and understand site plans/survey stakes
- Train employees on numerous tasks and endure they perform the tasks to specifications.
- Manage crews of 5-10 employees.
- Drive 1-ton crew truck and trailer, loading and unloading/chaining and tying down various pieces of equipment/attachments in a safe and timely manner.
- Manual labour, excellent work ethic and fast work pace
- Operate track/wheel skidsteer (ASV RT25 up to John Deere 335), safe understanding of operation, final grade within 1cm, spreading/cutting clay, 63mm, 20mm, topsoil, maneuvering in tight areas, experience with buckets/breakers/sweepers/mowers/tree arms/grapples.
- Operate wheel loader (CAT 908 up to CAT 950), safe understanding of operation, loading tandem trucks with material and flat decks with pallets/large items, spreading and cutting material, driving on public roads, maneuvering in tight areas, use of buckets/spoon/forks/blades.
- Operate excavator (CAT 301 up to John Deere 470g), safe understanding of operation, cutting material/trenches, loading trucks, safely climbing material piles, maneuvering in tight areas, hoisting heavy objects.
- Operate dozer at topsoil screener.
- Operate Kubota tractors with mower attachment and seed spreader.
- Operate rock truck in a safe and efficient manner.
- Operate mini dump truck.
- Operate and load topsoil screener.
- Operate water truck, filling the truck from hydrants.
- Snow removal using skidsteers/loaders.
- Use of company app to fill out truck inspections, trailer inspections, equipment inspections, ship/receive, daily logs, force accounts, repair requests, incident reports, on site hauls, toolbox meetings.
Autobody Estimator
Londonderry Collision
Edmonton, Alberta
7 2019 - 4 2020
- Company Overview: Fast paced work environment
- Working efficiently and smart
- Make customers feel welcome, and present myself as someone who values their car as if it were mine
- Estimate cost of repairing damaged vehicles based on visual inspection
- Take detailed photos of damaged areas for insurance companies and company record
- Tear down damaged vehicles to obtain more detailed and in-depth estimations
- Make supplements and contact insurance to get approval on additional repairs
- Use diagnostic scan tools on vehicles coming in and going out
- Book customers rental vehicles if needed
- Shuttle customers to and from destinations
- Send emails to various insurance companies, parts departments, customers, and rental companies
- Take incoming phone calls
- Experience in using programs such as: Microsoft Outlook, Audatex, Mitchell Connect, Mitchell Ultramate, APU Search, Progi/Progisync, Reynolds, Alldata, and Repair Center
- Fast paced work environment
Detailer/Autobody Apprentice
Empire Collision
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Fast paced independent work
- Detailing customers vehicles inside and out
- Upholding customer satisfaction at all times
- Completing vehicle health scans upon arrival and departure
- Assisting technicians with removal of bumpers and trim pieces in order to complete repairs
- Assisting painters with sanding new and old parts in preparation for paint
- Made sure shop was always clean by taking out garbage's, cardboard, and scrap metal
- As well as sweeping and spraying down entire shop
- Shuttling customers to and from their destinations, shuttling vehicles to and from dealerships
- Fast paced independent work
Lot Attendant
Edmonton Motors LTD.
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Attended to dealership vehicle lots and made sure it was clean and professional
- Detailed customer vehicles
- Delivered and received vehicles, inspecting vehicles upon arrival
- Took photos of company owned vehicles, as well as editing them and uploading to company website as well as Kijiji
- Experience with using CDK and KIT
- Shuttling customers to and from their destinations
Education
High School Diploma - Mechanics 10, 20, and 30, Construction/Fabrication 10, 20, and 30
Archbishop O'Leary High School
Edmonton, AB 09.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
Class 5 Drivers License
Driving automatic and manual transmission vehicles
Reliable
Responsible
Fast Learner
Excellent time management
Multitasking
Completing tasks safely and efficiently
Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/24/98
References
Many available, upon request.
Certification
First Aid Level C
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
PME
09.2023 - Current
Site Foreman
Wilco Contractors
08.2020 - 09.2023
Detailer/Autobody Apprentice
Empire Collision
05.2018 - 07.2019
Lot Attendant
Edmonton Motors LTD.
05.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma - Mechanics 10, 20, and 30, Construction/Fabrication 10, 20, and 30
Archbishop O'Leary High School
09.2013 - 06.2016
Autobody Estimator
Londonderry Collision
7 2019 - 4 2020
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