Donnis Cornelius
Southwold,ON
Summary
Adept at heavy equipment operation and teamwork, I excelled at Turf Pro Landscaping, enhancing project efficiency and safety. My expertise in machine operation and collaborative project completion, coupled with a solid track record in landscaping and construction safety, positions me as a valuable asset to any team. Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Labour/Operator
Turf Pro Landscaping
Komoka, Ontario
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Removed broken masonry and constructed replacement sections for walls and floors.
- Installed metal anchors into concrete structures to secure masonry units.
- Measured, cut and carved for construction projects.
- Constructed retaining walls using a variety of masonry techniques.
- Dug foundations for stone structures.
- Repaired roadway signs, fences and other structures.
- Operated snow plow to clear roads and sidewalks of accumulated snow, ice, and debris.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine appropriate course of action for clearing roads and sidewalks.
- Inspected vehicle prior to use for any malfunctions or damages.
- Operated a salt truck (5500 Dodge Ram and 3500 Chevy), Ice Patrol, or when light flurries are in the forecast.
- Operated small-mid size loader for plowing.
- 4 years Salting/Plowing
General Laborer
Walker Construction LTD
Komoka, Ontario
11.2014 - 05.2020
- Executed tasks within trenches such as installing hydro lines and drain pipes.
- Guided truck drivers to safely maneuver during backing-up operations.
- Installed catch basins and silt fences at construction sites.
- Collaborated with equipment to ensure precise load dumping and excavation.
- Operated sod cutter to extract and replace soil material.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Executed driveway projects involving the use of asphalt and concrete.
- Completed construction of retaining walls with 2-ton blocks.
- Assisted snowplow truck drivers by removing snowfall from walkways.
- Performed snow removal tasks using specialized RTV equipment.
- Salted walkways
Education
Saunders Secondary School
London, ONSkills
- Tool operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Machine operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Residential construction
- Heavy lifting
- Hand and power tools
- Loading and unloading
- Valid Driver's license
- Landscaping
- Material transport
- Concrete finishing
- Construction safety
- Concrete laying
Timeline
Labour/Operator
Turf Pro Landscaping
11.2021 - Current
General Laborer
Walker Construction LTD
11.2014 - 05.2020
Saunders Secondary School