Braeden Merrill
High River,Canada
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with experience operating various heavy equipment as well as farm related activities. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Class 1 Driver
Riverstone Transport
01.2024 - Current
- Operated 18-speed Tractor Trailer with 53ft Cattle Trailer as well as Super-B Grain Hoppers
- Washed Equipment after use to ensure cleanliness and sanitation.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained cleanliness of Truck interior
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
ProGrade Excavating
04.2023 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
Farmer
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
- Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Fed and watered over 100 head of cattle according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors, trucks, combines, swathers, and skid steers.
Coil Tubing Operator
Trican Well Service
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Lifted and moved coils and materials with manual or mechanical means.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Employed winding fixtures and arbors, hoists and other lifting devices to position and move materials.
- Operated oilfield pumps at high pressures.
Frac Equipment Operator
Trican Well Service
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted routine field safety audits to enforce pre- and post-trip standards.
- Examined proper lubrication and functioning of pumps and mechanical equipment through.
- Maintained supplies inventory by frequently checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for needed supplies.
- Maneuvered control panels to regulate and coordinate product flow rates.
- Reported operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel to promote timely maintenance of equipment and prevent potential injuries.
- Lifted, installed and removed equipment in extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
- Operated pumps to circulate water, oil or other fluids through wells to remove sand or materials obstructing free flow of oil.
- Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools.
Shift Manager/Key Holder
UFA, United Farmers Of Alberta
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet provincial regulations.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Checked building to confirm maintenance and cleaning met code and regulations.
- Developed professional relationships to improve retention of key customers.
- Assisted with scheduling, interviewing and other administrative tasks to boost success.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ponoka Composite High School
Ponoka06.2016
Skills
- Safety Program Understanding
- Backhoe Operation
- Ground Disturbance Oversight
- Trench Work
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Loading and Unloading
- Moving and Leveling Dirt
- Maintenance Skills
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
Timeline
Class 1 Driver
Riverstone Transport
01.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
ProGrade Excavating
04.2023 - Current
Coil Tubing Operator
Trican Well Service
11.2022 - 04.2023
Frac Equipment Operator
Trican Well Service
03.2022 - 11.2022
Shift Manager/Key Holder
UFA, United Farmers Of Alberta
05.2020 - 03.2022
Farmer
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ponoka Composite High School
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