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James Lafferty

Calgary,AB

Summary

Hardworking laborer/operator with over 10 years of professional driving experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history. Efficient laborer with strong planning and problem-solving abilities focused on meeting demanding schedules with optimal routes. Familiar with inspecting vehicles and completing basic maintenance. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

City of Calgary (Mobility/Traffic Field Operations) TFO
Calgary, AB
04.2015 - 11.2023
  • Driver, operator, laborer
  • Detours, road markings, signing, repairing and replacing road signs
  • Lane and road closures for roadway construction
  • Painting pedestrian crosswalks
  • Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.

Driver, Operator, Laborer

City of Calgary
Calgary, AB
04.2014 - 10.2014
  • Bridges crew, restoration and maintenance of public bridges
  • Driver, operator, laborer

Hardwood Floor Installer

Wild Rose Flooring Ltd
Calgary, AB
09.2013 - 11.2013
  • Prepared sub-floors for installation by cleaning, sanding, and leveling them.
  • Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
  • Verified measurements were accurate before cutting any pieces of wood.
  • Sanded surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks and glue.
  • Application of finish and buffing

Diesel Mechanic Trainee

Canadian Pacific Railway
Calgary, AB
06.2008 - 05.2013
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts before reassembly of the unit, engine, vehicle .
  • Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
  • Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves.
  • Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
  • Examined and adjusted protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
  • Used manual and computer- assessed diagnostic devices to test equipment and determine repair needs.
  • Repairing and servicing of GE/GM locomotives
  • Stoc qualified in the operation of GE/GM locomotives

Laborer

Foothills Building Components
Calgary, AB
04.2008 - 06.2008
  • Fire Stopping
  • Caulking
  • Insulating

Panel Technician

M-Tech Solutions
Québec, QC
06.2007 - 02.2008
  • Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
  • Assembling and wiring electrical control panels

Education

High School Diploma -

John Rennie High School
Pointe-Claire, QC
06.1986

Some College (No Degree) - Social Sciences

John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

Skills

  • Locomotive Inspection, Equipment Operation, Vehicle Inspections
  • Route Management, Driving and Transportation, Route Determination
  • Safety Protocols
  • Clean Driving Record, Valid Driver's License
  • Inclement Weather Driving conditions
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Problem-Solving
  • Heavy Lifting
  • City and Non-City Driving
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
  • Fast learner, hard worker
  • Troubleshooting and basic diagnostic skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Laborer

City of Calgary (Mobility/Traffic Field Operations) TFO
04.2015 - 11.2023

Driver, Operator, Laborer

City of Calgary
04.2014 - 10.2014

Hardwood Floor Installer

Wild Rose Flooring Ltd
09.2013 - 11.2013

Diesel Mechanic Trainee

Canadian Pacific Railway
06.2008 - 05.2013

Laborer

Foothills Building Components
04.2008 - 06.2008

Panel Technician

M-Tech Solutions
06.2007 - 02.2008

High School Diploma -

John Rennie High School

Some College (No Degree) - Social Sciences

John Abbott College
James Lafferty