Josh Hartwick
Petawawa,ON
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines.
Dependable professional with general knowledge of construction and equipment safety and willing to train others. Skilled in properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment as required in construction environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hartwick Brothers Logging
Petawawa, ON
06.2016 - 07.2026
- Operated bulldozers, graders, front end Loaders, fellerbunchers, skidders, and excavators for land clearing and preparation.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate logging site activities and workflows.
Apprentice Mechanic
Herb Shaw & son limited
Petawawa, ON
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in various vehicles using diagnostic tools.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs and installations.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Demonstrated proper use of hand tools and equipment for repairs.
- Cleaned shop area daily to maintain a safe working environment.
- Completed planned and unplanned work orders to quickly bring equipment back to production.
- Pursued every available opportunity to learn systems operations, maintenance tasks, and repair processes.
- Performed routine maintenance functions on diesel equipment, forklifts, and trailing equipment.
- Adjusted valves and timing belts; tightened bolts and screws; lubricated moving parts; replaced hoses and belts; tested components for proper operation.
Education
Valour High School
Petawawa, ONSkills
- Equipment operation
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Excavation techniques
- Land clearing processes
- Technical troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Worksite organization
- Bulldozer operation
- Loading and unloading
- Excavation expertise
- Roadway grading
- Front end loader handling
- Parts lubrication
- Earthmoving operations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Apprentice Mechanic
Herb Shaw & son limited
09.2020 - 08.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hartwick Brothers Logging
06.2016 - 07.2026
Valour High School