Jessica McWatch
Pic Mobert,ON
Summary
Professional heavy equipment operator with strong expertise in operating and maintaining variety of machinery. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic work environments. Excels in safety protocols, precision operations, and problem-solving, ensuring efficiency and high-quality results. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational goals and contributing to team success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Labourer/Flagger
Provost Construction
Wawa, ON
01.2025 - Current
- Emergency winter water line work
- Assisted in setting up traffic control plans according to project specifications and local regulations, maintaining orderly work
- Helped labour when required
Heavy Equipment Operator
Amikwaa Construction
Mobert On
06.2023 - Current
- New infrastructure work, road development for new subdivision, lot clearing, septic installations, water line installation.
- MTO culvert installations (fall 2024)
- Operated excavators, bulldozers, rock trucks and drum packers to complete daily operations
- May2020-December2020; transmission line work on the east west tie(lead hand Oct-Dec) and MTO job in White River On
Heavy Equipment Operator
Argonaut Gold
Dubreuilville, ON
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operated open pit mining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Experience with haul trucks(up to 150T), 500-600 Komatsu Loaders and 470 Excavator
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tycon Construction
Thunder Bay, ON
01.2021 - 08.2021
- MTO rock job Kenora On (Jan-June)
- MTO culvert job Nipigon On (June-Aug)
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators when rock truck was not running. Example moving the dozer from end of the zone to the other, when not operating rock truck.
Manager of Operations
Cheryl’s Variety and Gas Bar
Mobert On
02.2015 - 03.2020
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of gas station and equipment
- Weekly and Monthly management of the cash flow and operating expenses
- Maintained a positive communication between employees and delivery workers
Early Childhood Educator
Pic Mobert
Mobert On
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Did two of my college placements and hired on after graduation
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Education
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay, ON06.2011
Skills
- Attention to detail and great problem solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility when it comes to equipment operation
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement
- Equipment maintenance
Languages
English
Additional Information
Elected Councillor, Pic Mobert First Nation
July2017-December2021
Elected Board Member, White Lake Limited Partnership
February 2022-Present
References
Shannon Campbell|Owner - Tycon Construction
807-624-8991
Joe Paquette|Foreman - Argonaut Gold
705-690-9542
Chris Cluney|Superintendant -Pioneer Construction
705-255-0215
Timeline
Labourer/Flagger
Provost Construction
01.2025 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Amikwaa Construction
06.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Argonaut Gold
09.2021 - 03.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Tycon Construction
01.2021 - 08.2021
Manager of Operations
Cheryl’s Variety and Gas Bar
02.2015 - 03.2020
Early Childhood Educator
Pic Mobert
01.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Education
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology