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JIM SCHUSTER

Hillsburgh,ON

Summary

Enthusiastic management professional with demonstrated success supervising staff and building teams. Performance optimization skills gained during experience in Construction Fleet settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Supervisor

Aecon Construction
Milton, ON
04.2014 - Current
  • Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Controlled costs by effectively negotiating with vendors, saving money on budget per year.
  • Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Managed efficient teams of employees.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Armbro Construction/AECON Construction
Milton, ON
06.1987 - 04.2014
  • Originally worked for Armbro construction which later changed names to AECON Construction
  • Required to diagnose and complete repairs on all company heavy duty equipment (Excavators, graters, loaders, scrapers, packers/rollers etc.), specializing in asphalt equipment/plants
  • Order materials/parts to complete repairs while maintain budget requirements
  • Ensure all equipment is used properly to guarantee safe working environment
  • Oversee equipment operators on training, and maintenance of equipment
  • Use computer to input time sheets, materials, equipment and information for purchase orders
  • Use computer programs to diagnose mechanical failures on equipment

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Armbro Construction, Mayfield Secondary School
Brampton, ON
01.1987 - 06.1987
  • Coop Placement through Mayfield Secondary School

Education

Certificate - First Aid & CPR Level C

The Life Saving Company
Toronto, ON
2023

Certificate - Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Aecon Construction
Milton, ON
01.2023

License Certificate - Pendant Overhead Cranes

Foran's Training INC
Toronto, ON
09.2021

License Certificate - Fork Lift Class 4-5-7 Safe Operator

Battlefield / CAT
Toronto, ON
07.2021

License Certificate - Mobile Crane Operator 0-8 T

Foran's Training INC
Toronto, ON
04.2021

St. John Ambulance - Standard First Aid & CPR Certificate – EXP. - First Aid & CPR

Canadian Red Cross
Toronto, ON
2019

Certificate of Training - Common Core Supervisor Training

Aecon Construction
Milton, ON
05.2014

Connection And Use of Construction Heaters - Construction Heaters - 400K BTUH

Canadian Propane Association
Toronto, ON
01.2014

Certificate - Material Transfer Vehicle

Roadtec Industries
Chattanooga, US
02.2011

Certificate - Shuttle Buggy - Material Transfer Vehicle

Roadtec Industries
Chattanooga, US
03.2009

Certificate - Crane And Sling Operator Course

Aecon Construction
Milton, ON
03.2008

Certificate - Asphalt Pavers Level 2

Caterpillar
Minneapolis, US
01.2008

License Certificate - Lift Truck Safety

Aecon
Milton
05.2005

Certificate of Achievement - Paving

Toromont / CAT
Toronto, ON
03.2004

Certificate - Asphalt Plants

Gencor Industries
Orlando, Florida
03.2004

Certificate - Asphalt Paver

Caterpillar
Minneapolis, US
01.2003

Diploma - 310S - Automotive Mechanic

Centennial College of Applied Arts
Toronto, ON
2002

Certificate of Achievement - Asphalt Pavers

Toromont / CAT
Toronto, ON
01.2001

Certificate - SB-2500 Shuttle Buggy Material Transfer Vehicle

Roadtec Inc.
Chattanooga, US
01.2000

Certificate of Achievement - Air Brake Adjustment

The Ministry of Education
Toronto, ON
06.1998

Certificate - Propane Training

Construction Safety Association of Ontario
Toronto, ON
03.1998

License Certificate - Air Brake Adjustment

Kemptville College
Ottawa, ON
03.1998

Diploma - 310T - Truck And Coach Mechanic

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON
06.1997

Certificate of Achievement - Pavers AP-1000

Toromont / CAT
Toronto, ON
04.1997

Certificate - Technical Service Electrical And Hydraulics

Roadtec Inc.
Chattanooga, US
02.1997

Certificate - CMI Asphalt Course Training Level 2

CMI Roadbuilding Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
02.1996

Certificate of Achievement - Gencor Plant

Gencor Industries
Orlando, Florida
03.1995

Diploma - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON
06.1991

Certificate of Achievement - AP-1000 Pavers

Toromont / CAT
Toronto, ON
04.1987

Skills

  • Safety Procedures
  • SAP Experience fleet and equipment
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Critical Thinking
  • Safety Management
  • Maintenance Requirements
  • Shop Management Software
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Staff Recruitment
  • Personnel Scheduling

Additional Information

Valid DZ Drivers License

37 years Construction tools and equipment experience

Timeline

Shop Supervisor

Aecon Construction
04.2014 - Current

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Armbro Construction/AECON Construction
06.1987 - 04.2014

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Armbro Construction, Mayfield Secondary School
01.1987 - 06.1987

Certificate - First Aid & CPR Level C

The Life Saving Company

Certificate - Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Aecon Construction

License Certificate - Pendant Overhead Cranes

Foran's Training INC

License Certificate - Fork Lift Class 4-5-7 Safe Operator

Battlefield / CAT

License Certificate - Mobile Crane Operator 0-8 T

Foran's Training INC

St. John Ambulance - Standard First Aid & CPR Certificate – EXP. - First Aid & CPR

Canadian Red Cross

Certificate of Training - Common Core Supervisor Training

Aecon Construction

Connection And Use of Construction Heaters - Construction Heaters - 400K BTUH

Canadian Propane Association

Certificate - Material Transfer Vehicle

Roadtec Industries

Certificate - Shuttle Buggy - Material Transfer Vehicle

Roadtec Industries

Certificate - Crane And Sling Operator Course

Aecon Construction

Certificate - Asphalt Pavers Level 2

Caterpillar

License Certificate - Lift Truck Safety

Aecon

Certificate of Achievement - Paving

Toromont / CAT

Certificate - Asphalt Plants

Gencor Industries

Certificate - Asphalt Paver

Caterpillar

Diploma - 310S - Automotive Mechanic

Centennial College of Applied Arts

Certificate of Achievement - Asphalt Pavers

Toromont / CAT

Certificate - SB-2500 Shuttle Buggy Material Transfer Vehicle

Roadtec Inc.

Certificate of Achievement - Air Brake Adjustment

The Ministry of Education

Certificate - Propane Training

Construction Safety Association of Ontario

License Certificate - Air Brake Adjustment

Kemptville College

Diploma - 310T - Truck And Coach Mechanic

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

Certificate of Achievement - Pavers AP-1000

Toromont / CAT

Certificate - Technical Service Electrical And Hydraulics

Roadtec Inc.

Certificate - CMI Asphalt Course Training Level 2

CMI Roadbuilding Inc.

Certificate of Achievement - Gencor Plant

Gencor Industries

Diploma - Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

Certificate of Achievement - AP-1000 Pavers

Toromont / CAT

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