Matthew Traina
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Proven in enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity at PipeTek Environmental, I excel in heavy lifting and fostering safety awareness. My expertise in hazardous materials handling and commitment to learning have driven project success, with a notable increase in job completion rates.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swamper/Operator
PipeTek Enviromental
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Traveled on trucks with drivers to assist with loading, unloading, and maintenance.
- Expedited job completion times with effective teamwork among crew members while executing various Swamper functions.
- Assisted in the training of new Swampers, ensuring they were well-prepared for their roles and responsibilities.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols during all Swamper operations.
- Managed waste disposal appropriately according to environmental regulations, maintaining company compliance.
- Demonstrated adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities when needed to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Cleaned and inspected trucks and franc trucks after jobs.
Lead Hand Detailer
Metro Freightliner
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Coordinated team tasks to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Boosted overall productivity by providing hands-on training and guidance to junior team members.
- Fostered open lines of communication within the team using regular feedback sessions, promoting collaboration and preventing misunderstandings.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Optimized workflows with effective communication among team members, resulting in higher quality output.
Kitchen Line Cook
McDonald's
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park Secondary School
Stoney Creek, ON06.2019
Skills
- Truck loading
- Heavy Lifting Expertise
- Unit loading and unloading
- Waste disposal
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Hydrovac swamping
- H2S safety trained
- Willingness to learn
- Safety awareness
- Safety Procedures
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- AM Dofasco Contractor Training
- Confined Space Entry
- Confined Space Entry Rescue
- First Aid CPR / AED Emergency
- Ground Disturbance 101
- Hydrovacing Facility and Verification
- Lockout/Tagout
- Mobile Elevating Work Platform
- WHMIS
- Working at Heights
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Swamper/Operator
PipeTek Enviromental
08.2023 - 07.2025
Lead Hand Detailer
Metro Freightliner
06.2021 - 08.2023
Kitchen Line Cook
McDonald's
03.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Orchard Park Secondary School
- AM Dofasco Contractor Training
- Confined Space Entry
- Confined Space Entry Rescue
- First Aid CPR / AED Emergency
- Ground Disturbance 101
- Hydrovacing Facility and Verification
- Lockout/Tagout
- Mobile Elevating Work Platform
- WHMIS
- Working at Heights
- Forklift Certified
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