Kevin Werchola
Langham,SK
Summary
Knowledgeable tradesman with leadership skills, offering experience and abilities in completing frameworks for structural construction jobs. Bright and detail-oriented in calculating accurate measurements. Focused on safety by keeping work areas neat, following protocols while using equipment/tools appropriately.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Scaffolder
Breck Construction
saskatoon, Saskatchewan
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Maintained safety and operational procedures for many projects at heights of up to 250 feet
- Safely carried materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds onto job sites in all types of climates and weather conditions
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules
- Erected scaffolding for many jobs from commercial projects to industrial
- Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete many scaffolding projects on-time and under budget
- Built many hung, tube and clamp and modular scaffolds over 5 years
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Load scaffold material onto trailers for specific jobs using tele-handlers or skid steers.
Scaffolder
Aluma Systems
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs
- Learned diverse construction trades skills, including basic carpentry and scaffolding procedures
- Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools
- Set up for job tasks by erecting Scaffolding equipment and adjusting specifications based on changing weather and project needs
- Carried materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions
Scaffolder
Skyhigh saffolding and shoring
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Carried materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
- Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete many scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
- Cleaned work areas, machines and equipment to maintain clean and safe job site.
- Transported materials and tools from work truck to project areas and organized supplies based on likely needs.
- Boosted team performance by collecting debris, extra materials and tools to keep work areas clean and organized.
Service Technician
Capital Petroleum Services
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Developed detailed maintenance schedules for petroleum equipment to maximize equipment lifetimes
- Installed new petroleum systems and components in response to service orders, recall actions and manufacturer instructions
- Documented all changes and actions in computer-based tracking system
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep petroleum equipment operating at peak performance
- Efficiently troubleshot and repaired petroleum equipment to cut company costs and maximize productivity
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair
- Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues
- Gained knowledge of standard equipment, including manufacturer repair guidelines.
Construction Worker
Abc Petroleum Services
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Operated bobcat and forklift equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Communicated with equipment operators to effectively assign equipment and manage smooth materials movements.
Lawn Care Technician
First Choice Lawncare
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
04.2009 - 09.2012
- Enhanced visibility and improved shapes of trees and bushes with proper pruning
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional
- Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities neat and well-groomed
- Used lawn mowers, weed wackers, power rakes, power vacuums and backpack leaf blower equipment for grounds maintenance, to mow lawns, trim edges, rake thatch , clean up thatch and maintain walkways.
- Managed 5 commercial properties per day.
Education
Journeyperson Certificate - Scaffolding
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship
Saskatoon 01.2020
GED -
Nutana Collegiate
Saskatoon09.2008
Skills
- Physical Dexterity and Manual Labour
- Team coordination Safety Procedures
- Organization Blueprint reading
- Interpreting Blueprints
- Crew Management
- Material Needs Determination
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Health and Safety Practices
- Building Materials
- Managing Materials
Certification
- Class 1A License - March 2023
Timeline
Journeyman Scaffolder
Breck Construction
04.2018 - 12.2023
Scaffolder
Aluma Systems
04.2016 - 04.2018
Scaffolder
Skyhigh saffolding and shoring
05.2015 - 04.2016
Service Technician
Capital Petroleum Services
06.2014 - 05.2015
Construction Worker
Abc Petroleum Services
09.2012 - 06.2014
Lawn Care Technician
First Choice Lawncare
04.2009 - 09.2012
Journeyperson Certificate - Scaffolding
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship
GED -
Nutana Collegiate