Gerald Penner
Port Moody,BC
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Haul Truck Driver
Taseko, Gibraltar Mines LTD
McLease Lake, BC
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Maintained high levels of safety awareness, performing regular hazard assessments and reporting any issues promptly to management.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by conducting pre-shift inspections and maintenance checks on haul trucks.
- Streamlined communication between departments by effectively utilizing radios for clear transmission of essential information during work shifts.
- Reduced downtime with consistent adherence to safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to various weather conditions and terrains, ensuring timely execution of assigned tasks.
Bobcat Operator
Capilano Highway Services
North Vancouver, BC
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Bedbug/Wildlife Technician
Terminix Canada
Burnaby, BC
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Rigger/Deck hand
Blue Water Systems LTD
Surrey, BC
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Coordinated communication between equipment operators by using two-way radios and hand signals
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel
- Removed waste, trash, and debris from job sites before, during, and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and safe work to meet job schedules
- Worked alongside certified welder to learn various styles of welding
- Cut materials precisely with power saws, grinders, and torches.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clauson Logging LTD
Quesnel, BC
09.2011 - 04.2016
- Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment
- Followed the company’s strict safety protocols for machinery operation and encouraged other employees to do the same
- Inspected, repaired, maintained my machine for durability and optimal performance
- Completed jobs operating processor on regular basis with advanced skill
- Followed company policies by performing pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completing all reports accurately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Correlieu Secondary School
06.2010
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Valid Driver's License
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Following Directions
- Time Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Pesticide Applicator, Squamish, BC, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. 06-OCT-2020, 06-OCT-2021
- Certified Confined Space, Burnaby, BC, Safety Coordination Services - 01-FEB-2021, 01-FEB-2024
- Certified Fall Protection, Burnaby, BC, Sunbelt Rentals - 12-FEB-2021, 12-FEB-2024
- Certified MEWP(Boom/Scissor), Burnaby, BC, Sunbelt Rentals - 18-FEB-2021, 18-FEB-2024
Timeline
Haul Truck Driver
Taseko, Gibraltar Mines LTD
01.2022 - 04.2024
Bobcat Operator
Capilano Highway Services
11.2021 - 03.2022
Bedbug/Wildlife Technician
Terminix Canada
08.2020 - 11.2021
Rigger/Deck hand
Blue Water Systems LTD
09.2018 - 03.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
Clauson Logging LTD
09.2011 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Correlieu Secondary School