John Leishman

HAULTRUCK

• Conducted pre-trip inspections of haul truck and related equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Maintained communication with dispatchers regarding routes and progress.
• Performed backing into and being loaded by shovels and loaders.
• Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Adhered to safety regulations while driving the haul truck.
• Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control In slippery conditions.

DOZER

• Operated Dozer on spoils maintaining grade, starting and completing lifts, building monitor slots and dumping trucks.
• Operated dozer in pit doing shovel clean ups, cleaning and slotting coal, drill pattern prep, floor and road work and moving cable stands.
• Operated a Dozer to level and grade earth surfaces for new road construction projects.
• Operated dozers equipped with rippers for breaking up hard soil or rock formations as well as frost
• Moved large rocks, debris, snow and other materials with the dozer blade.
• Performed final grading on completed projects by smoothing out rough areas.
• Operated dozer and heavy equipment safely and appropriately.

GRADER

• Operated grader to spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone to grade specification.
• Operated grader to remove snow, debris or other equipment from roads and working areas.
• Conducted visual inspections of material prior to and after grading process.
• Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
• Trained new staff members on the use of haul truck, dozers and graders and associated safety procedures.
• Observed hazardous conditions such as weather conditions or debris on roadways.

SHOVEL

• Operated shovels to excavate, move and load earth and other materials.
• Maintained constant communication with bulldozer operators to ensure efficient coordination of activities.
• Performed daily safety inspections on all equipment prior to use.
• Monitored operations to identify any potential hazards and take corrective action as necessary.
• Loaded trucks with dirt, rock, gravel or other materials
• Followed instructions from supervisors regarding workload expectations and project deadlines.
• Checked grade levels regularly during excavation process.