James Ettinger
Richmond
Summary
Experienced in past labour, customer service and leadership roles. I am committed to showing up in every scenario and getting the job done with responsibility and integrity. I have the experience and knowledge of what it takes to excel. Recently completed my Class 3 with air brakes to increase my skills and value to my employment roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
McRae's Environmental Services
Richmond, BC
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Hydro excavation.
- Sewer and water line pumps and flush.
- Worked as a team with the onsite client to complete the task at hand that day.
- Maintained safety and awareness on job in relation to high power/pressured equipment.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
Waste Technician Lead
505-Junk
Richmond, British Columbia
02.2020 - 04.2025
- Operated and responsibly drove 5 ton dump trucks.
- Lead and supervised co-workers on site.
- Trained new employees from novice to fully independent.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Provided estimates and strong communication with clients
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked on live construction sites.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and integrity.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Station Attendant
Air Canada
Richmond, British Columbia
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Shift work.
- Worked around live airplanes.
- Lifted up to and over 70lbs frequently.
- Worked in all weather conditions.
- Marshall and wing walked aircraft.
- Operated heavy machinery (jet bridges, cargo/pallet loaders).
- Operated push back tugs (pushed planes from gate to taxiway).
- Worked with ground power, air conditioning and engine air start ups.
- Preformed safety check walk around on planes.
- Worked with Dash 8's, CRJ, 319, 320, 321, 737, 767, 787 and 777 aircrafts.
- Drove baggage tractors.
- Dangerous goods certified.
Education
High School Diploma -
Matthew McNair Secondary School
Richmond, BC06.2015
Skills
- Leader
- Team worker
- Great work ethic
- Quick learner
- Positive and encouraging attitude/uplifting morale
- Work in all weather conditions
Accomplishments
- Graduated high school with a scholarship.
- Passed my Leads exam at Air Canada.
- Helped pave the role of a Waste Technician Lead at 505-Junk.
Timeline
Operator
McRae's Environmental Services
04.2025 - 05.2025
Waste Technician Lead
505-Junk
02.2020 - 04.2025
Station Attendant
Air Canada
07.2017 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Matthew McNair Secondary School