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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Saskatoon
09.2008

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
Kevin Werchola