Jason Benson
Burns Lake,BC
Summary
Dynamic Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Peace Creek Contracting, excelling in heavy machinery operation and project management. Proven track record in maintaining equipment and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in mechanical repairs and fostering a safe work environment, demonstrating strong leadership and commitment to excellence in road construction projects.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Peace Creek Contracting
Burns Lake, BC
11.2024 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Completed mechanical and welding repairs on machinery.
Working Foreman
Whitesail Contracting
Burns Lake, BC
09.2014 - 11.2024
- Operated motor graders, dump trucks, wheel loaders excavators and low beds efficiently.
- Managed crews on various road graveling and access matting projects
- Conducted service checks and fixed issues with industrial equipment.
- Conducted training sessions for incoming team members.
- Ensured employee safety through effective practices.
Equipment Operator
Radley Contracting
Burns Lake, BC
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Skilled in handling multiple types of heavy equipment like excavator, skid steer, motor grader, wheel loader and dump truck.
- Utilized fusing machine and operated dump truck in a mining environment
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
Welder
Tahtsa Timber
Burns Lake, BC
04.2012 - 06.2012
- Completed welding maintenance for forestry machinery.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Truck Driver and Equipment Operator
Whitesail Contracting
Burns Lake, BC
09.2004 - 04.2012
- Operated heavy machinery including dump trucks, low beds, wheel loaders and motor graders.
- Inspected trucks and equipment for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Conducted numerous mechanical and welding repairs on trucks and machinery.
- Maintained high levels of safety while performing tasks efficiently.
Equipment Operator and Welder
Tahtsa Timber
Burns Lake, BC
08.2003 - 09.2004
- Utilized heavy equipment such as articulating rock truck, motor graders, small dozers and button top loader.
- Served as first aid attendant for the crew.
- Executed a range of welding tasks on industrial machinery.
Education
Welding Level C
College of The New Caledonia
Prince George, BC06.2003
Lakes District Secondary School
Burns Lake, BC06.2002
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Class one license with a clean driving record
- Worksite safety
- Equipment inspections
- Project management
- Road construction
- Equipment Repair
- Mechanical maintenance
Languages
English
Certification
- WHIMIS
- Occupational first aid level 1
- S100a wildland firefighting
- Transportation of Dangerous goods
Hobbies
- Snowmobiling
- ATV riding
- Small engine repairs
- Camping
- Golfing
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Peace Creek Contracting
11.2024 - Current
Working Foreman
Whitesail Contracting
09.2014 - 11.2024
Equipment Operator
Radley Contracting
06.2012 - 09.2013
Welder
Tahtsa Timber
04.2012 - 06.2012
Truck Driver and Equipment Operator
Whitesail Contracting
09.2004 - 04.2012
Equipment Operator and Welder
Tahtsa Timber
08.2003 - 09.2004
Welding Level C
College of The New Caledonia
Lakes District Secondary School