John Dutrizac
Heavy Equipment Operator
Essex,ON
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator, showcasing leadership and expert loader operation. Excelling in safety compliance and teamwork, I have efficiently led projects to completion with minimal incidents, employing advanced earthmoving and excavation techniques to exceed employer expectations.
Deadline-driven familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Newmont Mining
Dease Lake, Canada
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Perform the following duties with safety being the number one priority: Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, rock trucks, loaders, and graders to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials during construction and operations activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Operate heavy equipment to move, load and unload cargo using rigging practices, forks and forklifts and the ability to assess loads and read load limit charts
- Drove site bus to and from site with workers daily
- Complete safe work tasks, JHAs, FLRHA
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment
- Prepare the working area and adhere to all job safety requirements prior to starting work, keeping work site safe and free of hazards when possible
- Set up and inspect the equipment prior to use
- Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment being operated
- Participate in any other site-specific training
- Perform other related duties as required
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
Heavy Equipment Operator
V.E. Brandl Ltd
Fort St. John, Canada
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Operate various types of equipment including; tracked excavators, grader, bulking dozer, finishing dozer, rock truck, and packer to complete a variety of projects
- Experienced in road building and maintenance, lease construction, temporary dam construction, lease and road reclamation, and loading trucks
- Complete daily maintenance on equipment as well as completion of log books
- Active participant in daily health and safety meetings and initiatives
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Site Energy Services Ltd
Rocky Mountain House, Canada
03.2011 - 12.2016
- Operate various types of equipment including; tracked excavators, bulking dozer, finishing dozer, front end loader, and rock truck to complete a variety of projects
- Experienced in road building and maintenance, lease and facility construction, lease and road reclamation, and loading trucks
- Complete daily maintenance on equipment as well as completion of log books
- Active participant in daily health and safety meetings and initiatives
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Pidherney's
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
02.2008 - 03.2011
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mackenzie Secondary School
Mackenzie, BC06.1995
Skills
- Leadership
- Backhoe Operation
- Construction
- Earth Moving
- Supervising experience
- Sloping and banking
- Backfilling
- Land Clearing
- Rock removal
- Track clearing
- Safety compliance
- Bulldozer operation
- Dozer blade usage
- Equipment logs
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Heavy equipment operator
- Valid Driver's license
- Backfilling techniques
- Land clearing techniques
- Material spreading techniques
- Excavator attachment usage
- Construction equipment operation
- Excavation
- Front end loader operations
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Grader operation
- Verbal and written communication
- Earthmoving operations
- Backhoe handling
- Safe equipment operation
- Heavy lifting
- Good judgement
- Decision-making
- Demolition procedures
- Safety programs
- Rock crushing techniques
- Front end loader handling
- Skid steer proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety policies and procedures
- Team collaboration
- Excavation expertise
- Blueprint reading
- Safety regulation compliance
- Moving and leveling dirt
- Fine grading techniques
Certification
- Drivers License
- Common Surface Core Mining
- CSTS-09
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Newmont Mining
09.2021 - 09.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
V.E. Brandl Ltd
01.2017 - 09.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Site Energy Services Ltd
03.2011 - 12.2016
Heavy Equipment Operator
Pidherney's
02.2008 - 03.2011
- Drivers License
- Common Surface Core Mining
- CSTS-09
High School Diploma -
Mackenzie Secondary School
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