ETHAN SWAFFIELD
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Professional equipment operator with solid background in operating heavy machinery. Skilled in safely maneuvering and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance. Strong emphasis on teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting operational goals. Reliable, with focus on efficiency and safety in dynamic work environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Front end loader operator
Hiedelberg materials North America
Langley, British Columbia
09.2025 - Current
- Operated front end loader to move aggregate materials across Heidelberg Materials North America sites.
- Inspected loader equipment before shifts and reported mechanical issues promptly.
- Monitored material inventory and organized stockpiles for efficient site access.
- Followed quarry safety rules, traffic patterns, and environmental procedures daily.
- Communicated with dispatchers, supervisors, and truck drivers during loading activities.
- Ensured loader cab cleanliness to provide a safe and efficient work environment., attachments, and work areas after shifts.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
Equipment Operator
John Hunter LTD
08.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for daily tasks, prioritizing efficiency and safety.
- Operated heavy machinery to execute daily tasks efficiently and safely.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to repair damaged train rail sections promptly, minimizing downtime.
- Assisted in laying new tracks using hand tools and machinery, contributing to project completion.
Loader Operator/Concrete pump Operator
High Definition Concrete
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated Caterpillar 980 Wheel Loader to load concrete for volumetric trucks and batch plant, facilitating timely project completion
- Obtained certification for operating heavy machinery
- Ensured efficient and safe loading operations
- Certified to operate heavy machinery
- Ensured safe loading operations by implementing best practices and safety protocols
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on loaders to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on loaders, enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
Skilled Labourer
Cereus Construction
01.2021 - 04.2025
- Moving materials to the worksite and ensuring all tools, machinery, and other equipment are safely set up.
- Worked with all types of tools installing all kinds of windows and doors, steel stud framing and pouring concrete
Lube Tech
Sunshine Coast GM
01.2018 - 04.2019
- I worked in the shop as a lube tech doing Breaks, oil changes, tires, and most importantly keeping a clean tidy shop
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools, providing effective solutions for repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chatleach Secondary School
Skills
- Equipment operations
- Loader operation
- Equipment inspection
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Inventory tracking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Certification
Leavitt Wheel Loader training ticket
Languages
English
Timeline
Front end loader operator
Hiedelberg materials North America
09.2025 - Current
Equipment Operator
John Hunter LTD
08.2025 - Current
Loader Operator/Concrete pump Operator
High Definition Concrete
09.2024 - 04.2025
Skilled Labourer
Cereus Construction
01.2021 - 04.2025
Lube Tech
Sunshine Coast GM
01.2018 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Chatleach Secondary School