Justin Billard
Cormack,Canada
Summary
To obtain a position as an Equipment Operator where my skills and experience will be an asset to your company
6 years experience operating equipment 17 years experience in Iron Working Professionally trained to operate tandem truck, loader and excavator Experience working outdoors in extreme weather conditions Works well in team environments and independently Safety minded individual who pays attention to detail Strong work ethic, reliable, and eager to learn Leadership Skills Supervised a crew of 12 ironworkers and reported regularly to the general foreman. Worked as Sub-Foreman/Mechanic Worked as an outdoor guide in the wilderness of Newfoundland Promoted and encouraged team moral with crew members working in extreme work conditions Trained in Leadership for Safety Excellence Experience in commercial and industrial construction Safety Skills Trained in Leadership for Safety Excellence Currently maintains a clean driving abstract Awarded prizes and certificates for achieving safety procedures and protocols Experience completing incident reports successfully Able to meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Redpath Mining
Voisey’s Bay
12.2022 - Current
- Operating Cat 514 Zoom boom, JCB Zoom boom 510, Manitou Zoom boom, Cat 950 Loader, Underground KES Boom Truck, Underground KES & Maclean Scissor lift.
- Duties include: carrying cement & shotcrete pipe to different underground locations, installing paceline, using backhoe for levelling underground.
Cat Loader Operator
Torngait Services
Voisey’s Bay
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Cat Loader Operator (988 and 980)
- Excavator Operator 390, 349, 336
- 777 Heavy Hauler Operator
- 745 Cat wiggle
- Conducted routine checks on machines for signs of wear and tear or potential malfunctions.
- Assisted workers with lifting heavy objects onto conveyor belts or other production lines using hoists or other lifting devices.
- Followed company policies and procedures when operating machinery in order to maximize efficiency and minimize risk of injury or damage to property.
- Transported materials between work sites in a safe manner while complying with all applicable traffic laws.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
- Ensured that all loads were properly balanced and secured before transporting them according to safety standards.
- Performed basic maintenance on machines such as lubricating parts or replacing filters.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols when operating machinery in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, and excavators.
Heavy Equipment Operator
North Rock Construction Project
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Responsible for driving Komatsu Rock trucks (400 and 465 series), loader operate Komatsu 500 and excavator 490
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
Lube and Fuel Technician
Majors Logging
Deer Lake, Canada
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for the daily maintenance of Harvesters, including the replacement of hydraulic hoses and cylinders, as well as the role of Lube and Fuel Technician.
- Lead safety discussions and Tool Box Talks, as well as completing Time Sheets and submitting reports.
- Delegate assignments to night crew and make necessary adjustments throughout the shift.
- Operations of 210 Hitachi, 2154 Deere, Timberpro 840, Cat 320 with 660 Keto head and Timberpro 830 with Ponsse H8 heads.
- Inspected fuel trucks for any signs of leaks or other problems before filling them up with fuel.
- Repaired broken valves, hoses, pumps, seals, gaskets and other components associated with the fueling system.
- Coordinated deliveries of new supplies of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene as needed.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines when dealing with flammable liquids and combustible materials.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during refueling activities.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Edward Collins Contracting
, Canada
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the daily inspection of 966 Cat loader, 40 tone rock truck & Excavator.
- Operator HM 400 Komatsu wiggle to haul rock for road construction, 966 Cat loader to clear snow & load trucks, 490 excavators on road crew to build roads.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
Water Truck and Sewer Truck Operator
Ceda, Syncrude
AB, Canada
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Operator in the oil field and open mine pit.
- Responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the water truck, cleaning up both oil and water spills as required.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning work area and oiling machines regularly.
- Monitored production levels on an hourly basis in order to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Communicated with dispatchers via two-way radio or cellular phone regarding delivery instructions.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Proco Construction, IBA, Luman Contractor, & PCL Industrial Constructors
07.2000 - 06.2017
- Responsible for the erections of steel buildings, organizing a crew, instilling structure steel members, and erections of conveyor belt assembly and hopper.
Education
Equipment Operator Diploma -
Central Training Academy
Badger, NL12.2018
Powerline Hazards Safety Program -
12.2018
Transportation of Dangerous Goods -
12.2018
Driver’s Licence - classes 03, 05, 08, 09A
WHMIS -
OSSA Regional Orientation Program -
Traffic Control / Flagsperson -
Journeyman Ironworker Certificate -
Skills
- Professionally trained to operate tandem truck, loader and excavator
- Experience working outdoors in extreme weather conditions
- Works well in team environments and independently
- Safety minded individual who pays attention to detail
- Strong work ethic, reliable, and eager to learn
- Machine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Routine inspections
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Heavy equipment repairs
- Preventative maintenance
- Front end loader operations
- Skid steer proficiency
- Backhoe handling
- Backhoe operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Loading and unloading
- Materials movement
- Front end loader handling
- Wheel loader operation
References
Available upon request.
Education Certificates
- Driver’s Licence classes 03, 05, 08, 09A, 08/01/18
- Equipment Operator Diploma, 01/01/18
- WHMIS
- OSSA Regional Orientation Program
- Powerline Hazards Safety Program, 08/01/18
- Traffic Control / Flagsperson
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods, 08/01/18
- Professional Driver Improvement
- Journeyman Ironworker Certificate
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Redpath Mining
12.2022 - Current
Cat Loader Operator
Torngait Services
09.2021 - 12.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
North Rock Construction Project
04.2021 - 06.2021
Lube and Fuel Technician
Majors Logging
02.2020 - 04.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Edward Collins Contracting
06.2018 - 01.2020
Water Truck and Sewer Truck Operator
Ceda, Syncrude
11.2017 - 06.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
Proco Construction, IBA, Luman Contractor, & PCL Industrial Constructors
07.2000 - 06.2017
Equipment Operator Diploma -
Central Training Academy