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Kurtis Deederly

Duncan,BC

Summary

Kurtis is a skilled worker in many roles. Holding a valid Driver’s License and proficient in driving standard transmission vehicles and towing loaded trailers, he brings practical expertise in vehicle operation and safety protocols. With training through the Industry Training Authority (ITA), Kurtis has completed courses in metal fabrications and machinery, carpentry and joinery, and auto tech and engine and drive training. Additionally, he has accrued 2600 hours towards a heavy duty/millwright apprenticeship, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and skill development since 2012. Kurtis also holds certifications in Petroleum Safety Training, WHIMIS, H2S Alive, and a current CSO ticket, further enhancing his qualifications.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shop Foreman

Oakcreek Golf And Turf
02.2023 - Current
  • Trouble shooting equipment repairs
  • Service calls and repairing equipment
  • Scheduling repairs in the shop
  • Selling, shipping and receiving parts
  • Entering warranty work and work orders
  • Troubleshooting customers via telephone
  • Use company truck and trailer to pick up/deliver equipment
  • Sell parts with CSD system

Heavy Duty Equipment Operator

Bouchier Contracting Imperial Oil Kearl Lake
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Operate 966 CAT loader, Volvo A40G rock truck and skid steer
  • Clean up belt peel with equipment
  • Grader training
  • Fill out JSA/FLHA paperwork before starting work
  • Properly pre-trip equipment before use
  • Use radio communication to ensure work is done safely/efficiently

Equipment Operator

Suncor Firebag
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Operate front end loader with pallet forks, rock truck and skid steer for snow removal/dirt works
  • Run sand/plow trucks
  • Fill out FLHA/JSA paperwork
  • Fuel equipment with tidy tank
  • General road maintenance
  • Operating transfer pumps 3”-6”

Forklift Operator

Western Forest Products
01.2017 - 08.2021
  • Assist in the start-up and calibration of mill work processes, and ensure that any issues are reported
  • Operating end stacker in planer mill
  • Assist with mill operations
  • Check operational safety at the beginning and end of each shift
  • Report and identify any required maintenance
  • Follow safety rules and regulations
  • Keep all work areas clean and maintained removing any leftover or hazardous materials
  • Graveyard cleanup
  • Locking out machine centers properly
  • End sealing loads with proper tag placements
  • Working safely with ventilation and respirators
  • Filling out a JSA before locking out equipment
  • Operating forklift emptying hog bins/sawdust bins
  • Safely locking out equipment to ensure proper maintenance
  • Clean general debris for safety tour
  • Safety committee member
  • Fill out hotwork permits
  • Complete firewatch JSA’s

Overnight Warehouse Associate

Home Depot
12.2016 - 01.2018
  • Stocking merchandise onto shelves
  • Using appropriate safety procedures
  • Maintaining aisle cleanliness
  • Maintaining safe and organized overheads
  • Communicating effectively with other team members
  • Moving freight using a forklift, while using appropriate safety procedures

Corehand

Rocking Horse Energy Services
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Rigging in
  • Work on the rig floor
  • Preparing safety meetings
  • Processing core with the geologist
  • General labour and housekeeping the unit
  • Work with consultant to make sure safety on site is followed

Apprentice Gas Compression Mechanic

Everflo Compression
02.2014 - 01.2015
  • Working on generators and compressors
  • Stocking the service truck
  • Service calls
  • General shop duties
  • Snow removal around shop and existing roads
  • General labouring duties

Shop Attendant

Island Tractor
03.2009 - 12.2013
  • Customer service
  • Operating loaders, excavators and forklifts
  • Cleanup of shop
  • Handling service calls
  • Delivering parts
  • Oil changes on excavators, skid steers and forklifts
  • Unload daily stock arrivals
  • Assist red seal heavy duty mechanics on service calls and in shop

Education

High School Diploma -

Cowichan Secondary School
Duncan, BC
06.2014

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Petroleum Safety Training
  • WHIMIS
  • H2S Alive
  • Current CSO ticket

Timeline

Shop Foreman

Oakcreek Golf And Turf
02.2023 - Current

Heavy Duty Equipment Operator

Bouchier Contracting Imperial Oil Kearl Lake
09.2021 - 01.2023

Equipment Operator

Suncor Firebag
09.2021 - 01.2023

Forklift Operator

Western Forest Products
01.2017 - 08.2021

Overnight Warehouse Associate

Home Depot
12.2016 - 01.2018

Corehand

Rocking Horse Energy Services
01.2015 - 11.2016

Apprentice Gas Compression Mechanic

Everflo Compression
02.2014 - 01.2015

Shop Attendant

Island Tractor
03.2009 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

Cowichan Secondary School
Kurtis Deederly