Jamie Gicas
Nanaimo
Summary
Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience in operating various machinery, including excavators and compactors, to support construction projects. Demonstrated ability to follow safety protocols and conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards. Proven track record of maintaining detailed records of operations and materials used, contributing to efficient project management. Skilled in material estimation and effective communication with site personnel to facilitate smooth operations and prevent accidents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tanner Excavating
Cobble Hill
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines, hydro lines, gas and water mains.
- Prepped for and built engineered boulder retaining walls.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated excavators, skidsteers and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Operated compactors, or rollers to level and compact material in the backfilling stage
Excavator Operator
Cuttings Edge Energy
Leduc
05.2010 - 06.2012
- Loaded trucks with drill cuttings from oil rig sites.
- Unloaded pallets of supplies and drill pipe from trucks using forks and grapple attachments.
- Assisted in tearing down and setting up on rig moves.
- Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
- Stayed in an onsite trailer in remote areas for weeks at a time and was available for assistance 24 hours a day.
- Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
- Performed daily maintenance checks of excavator such as fluid levels, hoses, belts and filters.
- Checked all safety devices on machine prior to each shift.
Education
Red Seal Trade - Welding
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC05-2013
Heavy Equipment Operator
Motherwell Bulldozing And Excavating
Cobble Hill, BCSkills
- Equipment operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Material estimation
- Machine troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptation to technology
- Ditch digging
- Effective communication skills
- Excavation depth control
- Valid Driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Compactor operation
- Excavator attachment usage
- Loader operation
- Telehandler operation
- Backfilling techniques
- Pipe laying expertise
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Following directions
Certification
- Ground Disturbance for Supervisors- Level 2. Safety Vantage. Date of Issue: 2023-12-04. Expiry Date: 2026-12-04
- CSTS-09 Date of issue: 2010.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tanner Excavating
11.2021 - 11.2023
Excavator Operator
Cuttings Edge Energy
05.2010 - 06.2012
Red Seal Trade - Welding
Vancouver Island University
Heavy Equipment Operator
Motherwell Bulldozing And Excavating