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JOHN A. MACFARLANE

Cypress River,MB

Summary

Accurate, dependable, quick study and self-motivated, with significant experience in initiating, building and supporting client relationships. Extensive experience in working with and supervising diverse groups of people, both on a paid and a volunteer basis. Proven business development skills including networking, negotiations and multi-level communications with experience in diagnostic and repair. I work well independently, but also make valuable contributions to teams. My strengths include: persistent and hardworking with desire to achieve and maintain high standards; continually looking for ways to improve efficiency without compromising quality of work.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Asphalundh
08.2022 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • 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.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records

Truck Driver

Asphalundh
08.2022 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.

Tree Trimmer

Asphalundh
08.2022 - Current
  • Prepped trimming tools by sharpening shears, grinders, and saw teeth.
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Limbed and pruned variety of tree species.
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.


Tree Trimmer

Dave Tree
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Prepped trimming tools by sharpening shears, grinders, and saw teeth.
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Limbed and pruned variety of tree species.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Maintained and operated chainsaws and chippers to reduce safety hazards and support productivity.
  • Followed safety regulations and company procedures to safeguard personnel and equipment.

Technician

Blowout Fire And Safety
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.

Head NFPA 10 Technician

Rideau Valley Septic Service
12.2017 - 05.2019
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
  • Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
  • Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
  • Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.

Kriska Transportation
12.2015 - 06.2017

Konic Transportation
12.2012 - 06.2017

Education

Classroom Driving Instructor -

Safety League
Mississauga, Ontario

In Car Driving Instructor Training -

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario

Saint Lawrence College
Kingston, Ontario

VOLUNTEER SERVICES St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
Prescott, Brockville, Ontario

Elder's Quorum, Organization
Brockville, Ontario

Skills

  • Valid Driver's 1 License
  • Following Directions
  • Machinery Inspection
  • Heavy Equipment Operation

Certification

diagnostic wiring repair electrical Designing Developing and Implementing of reports floats compressors alarms control Panels (simplex and duplex, Mech. Digital) Programming (time dose) Plumbing (PVC, pex, copper abs 2” to 1/2”) Sytems Serviced Advantex Clearstream Elgen Puraflow

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Asphalundh
08.2022 - Current

Truck Driver

Asphalundh
08.2022 - Current

Tree Trimmer

Asphalundh
08.2022 - Current

Tree Trimmer

Dave Tree
07.2021 - 07.2022

Technician

Blowout Fire And Safety
03.2021 - 07.2021

Head NFPA 10 Technician

Rideau Valley Septic Service
12.2017 - 05.2019

Kriska Transportation
12.2015 - 06.2017

Konic Transportation
12.2012 - 06.2017

Classroom Driving Instructor -

Safety League

In Car Driving Instructor Training -

Algonquin College

Saint Lawrence College

VOLUNTEER SERVICES St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival

Elder's Quorum, Organization
JOHN A. MACFARLANE