James Butler

Maintain full responsibility for day-to-day tasks at STS, a fill/dump site located in Abbotsford BC. These responsibilities encompass managing dump truck loads documentation, equipment upkeep, tracking employee time sheets data and coordinating fuel orders.

• Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
• Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
• Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
• Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
• Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
• Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
• Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
• Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
• Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
• Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.

Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.

• Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
• Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
• Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
• Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
• Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
• Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
• Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
• Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
• Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
• Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
• Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
• Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.