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JESSE CATHERWOOD

Cloverdale,BC

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in infrastructure maintenance and utility installation, notably with Progressive Construction. Proven expertise in pipe laying and project management, complemented by strong team leadership and safety compliance skills. Adept at interpreting blueprints and executing complex projects efficiently.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Labourer 2

City of Richmond
Richmond, Canada
01.2016 - Current
  • Operate machinery and assist in infrastructure maintenance including waterworks and road repairs.
  • Support utility and road crews with excavation, trenching, and clean-up operations.
  • Ensure safety compliance and contribute to organized and timely project execution.

Pipelayer

Hall Contractors
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Installed underground utilities using trenching and excavation equipment.
  • Interpreted site plans and worked closely with engineers and project managers.

Foreman & Pipelayer

Progressive Construction
01.2000 - 12.2015
  • Supervised crews on storm, sanitary, and water main installations.
  • Operated heavy equipment (jackhammers, compressors, rollers, etc.) for grading, trenching, and streetlight installs.
  • Enforced WCB safety standards and oversaw final landscaping/turfing.

Foreman

Catherwood Towing
04.2002 - 05.2003
  • Coordinated loading/unloading of marine freight and managed barge deliveries.
  • Maintained accurate inventory and operated multiple types of forklifts.

Education

Graduated Grade 12 -

Hatzic High School
Mission, BC
01.1995

Skills

  • Pipe laying (storm, sanitary, and water)
  • Project management
  • Problem solving
  • Infrastructure maintenance
  • Trenching methods
  • Team leadership and crew coordination
  • Worksite safety compliance (WCB)
  • Blueprint reading and site planning
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Utility installation

Certification

  • Journeyman Pipe Layer - Union Local 1611
  • WHMIS Certification (2003)
  • Water Level 1 & 2 - Certified
  • Confined Space Entry - Certified
  • Flagging Certificate - Certified
  • Occupational First Aid - Certified
  • Leadership Course - Completed
  • Class 5 Driver's License - Valid

Hobbies and Interests

  • Weightlifting & fitness
  • Black Belt in Karate
  • Golf & Pickleball
  • Snowboarding & Kayaking
  • Youth mentoring through sports

Timeline

Labourer 2

City of Richmond
01.2016 - Current

Pipelayer

Hall Contractors
01.2015 - 02.2016

Foreman

Catherwood Towing
04.2002 - 05.2003

Foreman & Pipelayer

Progressive Construction
01.2000 - 12.2015

Graduated Grade 12 -

Hatzic High School

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