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Michel Linklater

53 Columbus Avenue Timmins, Ontario,ON

Summary

Experienced and safe haul truck driver and equipment operator that follows dumping and loading procedures according to company policies.

Works safely and is reliable.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Relief Hot Seat Coordinator

Agnico Eagle
09.2022 - Current
  • Set up psi board before shift so truckers know where to go
  • Order supplies for both shacks when needed
  • Coordinate breaks and hot seats for haul trucks
  • Assign haul trucks where to park for shift change
  • Ensure all trucks are manned up after shift change





Haul Truck Operator

Agnico Eagle
10.2017 - Current
  • Haul truck, Operate 795 and 798 haul truck safely
  • Inspect truck before operating and daily circle checks
  • Perform park and service brake before operating truck
  • Follow loading and dumping procedures
  • Operate 2 way radio and follow wenco
  • Experience backing both sides of a Cat electric rope shovel 7495
  • Experience loading from a 6060 and 6030 shovels
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Remained alert and prepared to protect crew against danger.
  • Maneuvered diverse vehicles on lots with obstacles and limited space.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
  • Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
  • Safely drove truck and materials to various destinations in [State].
  • Maintained required daily logs, vehicle inspection records and mileage.
  • Monitored loading of [Type] materials to maintain truck load capacity maximums and adhere to roadway load limits.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays

Process Plant operator

Agnico Eagle
01.2015 - 10.2017
  • Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
  • Oversaw plant treatment unit process, immediately identifying
  • Operated specialized tools, instruments, and equipment for tests and maintenance.
  • Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
  • Operated forklifts to move packaged materials and chemical supplies and load and unload trucks and railcars.
  • Collected and tested [Type] samples to complete quality assurance testing and adjust process controls.

AZ Driver

MO Bulking Services
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
  • Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
  • Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.

AZ Driver

Wilderness Environment
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Inspect and pre-checks
  • Operate different live bottom trailers ( 40 Ton )
  • Get loaded with tailings and dump at different mines sites in the Timmins area
  • Perform maintenance on trucks and trailers
  • Operate two way radios and grease trailer regularly
  • Operate in all weather conditions
  • Use drivers log book
  • Coupling and uncoupling trailers, Services@ Fire Suppression Crew
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Set on and off railway track
  • Operate two way radios
  • Operate a 7500 gallon water 2 axle truck
  • Perform pre-checks
  • Set up hoses to water pumps and water canyons
  • Use drivers log book
  • Follow a train grinder to watch and put out smokes/fires on wood tiles and surrounding area for CP Rail

Lead Hand

CMS Mechanical Services
09.2013 - 03.2014

Inspect freight before unloading Unload all kinds of steel and parts for mining

  • Communicated with management and team members to resolve obstacles and complete
  • Maintained updated knowledge of company policies and trained employees on rules and procedures regularly.
  • Adhered to industry safety protocols and enforced team member compliance.
  • Contributed to employee performance review meetings and disciplinary actions.

Receive freight from venders

Ship freight to DeBeers Via railway using rail connect online then onto winter road

Operate loader and fork cliff to unload and load

Supervise 2 or more workers

Did paper work and work with computersSecure freight before shipmentSecure loads with chains and all kinds of ratchet chain binders

Receive and ship dangerous goods

Railway experience

Hoisting and rigging

  • Experience in using computers,SAP, Microsoft office applications

Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

Moose Cree Services, Detour Gold Mine
05.2011 - 08.2013
  • Operated gasoline and diesel equipment such as sweepers, graders, flushers, loaders, bulldozers, log trucks, aerial trucks, excavators, rock trucks and backhoes in a safe and efficient manner
  • Performed routine checks on vehicles and equipment prior to use
  • Performed routine equipment maintenance as assigned
  • Performed emergency repairs on vehicles and equipment, if necessary
  • Other tasks included: Plowing, blowing, sloping ,ditching ,excavating ,fine grading banking , stock piling ,and hauling snow from roadways; sanding and salting slippery roadways; constructing, grading, and patching roadways; wetting, sweeping, and cleaning roadways; flushing and cleaning manholes, catch basins, and storm sewer pipelines
  • Maintained ditches and natural water courses
  • Maintained a clean and safe workplace
  • Grease different types of heavy equipment
  • Operate a vacuum truck double axel to vacuum and dump waste and job sites
  • Operate the fuel truck double axel to fuel different equipment’s on job sites
  • Delivery portable water using a 4000 gallon water truck double axel truck
  • Operate a school bus with a 75 seat capacity to transport passengers to and from different
  • Perform any kind of labor work
  • Perform all kind of site services to open pit mine and camp
  • Haul road experience
  • Tailings experience
  • Flag person and spotter
  • Operate a fueling station
  • Assist the carpenters and other trades
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • 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.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.

Ramp Worker

Thunder Airlines
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • Unload freight from trucks using fork cliff
  • Load and unload freight/luggage into aircraft
  • Wash aircrafts interior and exterior
  • Keep hangar clean and organize
  • Tow aircrafts in and out of hangar
  • De-icing aircraft
  • Install and remove seats in aircrafts
  • Operate power tools
  • Perform other duties when assign
  • Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
  • Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
  • Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
  • Tracked flight schedules to promote on-time landings and avoid loading delays.
  • Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over [Number] daily flights.
  • Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
  • Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
  • Coordinated ground crew activities to complete objectives on schedule.
  • Positioned and towed aircraft from remote locations of airport to designated areas for operation.
  • Transferred luggage from aircraft to collection areas safely using [Type] equipment.
  • Checked cargo and baggage for security to meet TSA regulations.
  • Deiced aircraft before takeoff for safety during inclement weather.
  • Stocked aircraft cabins with necessary equipment and supplies.

Stocker

Walmart @ Timmins
06.2008 - 07.2010
  • Stock shelves with food and other products
  • Unload trucks with pallet jack
  • Clean backroom
  • Perform other duties when assign
  • Use SAP , Microsoft office applications
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
  • Monitored inventory levels in stockrooms and alerted management to any discrepancies.
  • Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.

Crew/Ramp Man

Air Creebec
08.2007 - 03.2008
  • Load and unload freight into aircrafts
  • Make sure loads are evenly balance using chart
  • Ship dangerous goods
  • Secure loads in aircraft
  • Clean interior and exterior of aircrafts
  • De-ice aircrafts
  • Operate different types of power tools
  • Load and unload luggage
  • Marshalling aircraft
  • Perform other duties when assign
  • Professionally managed emergency situations, road closures and inclement weather conditions

Homemaker/Cleaner

Weenusk First Nation
01.2006 - 06.2007
  • Clean and disinfect elder’s homes
  • Wash and dry dishes
  • Sweep and mop floors
  • Vacuum carpets
  • Assist with laundry
  • Chop and bring in wood for heating
  • Bring water for elders
  • Perform other duties when assign
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
  • Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
  • Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Labourer

Weenusk First Nation
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Inspect equipment before use
  • Operate all kinds of heavy equipment to perform all kinds of work
  • Operate all kinds of power tools
  • Perform all kinds of labour work
  • Build winter road access in winter to other communities
  • Maintain winter road using grader
  • Grade roads during summer months
  • Excavating
  • Delivery diesel to power plant during winter months using dozers
  • Pick up garbage around community using double axel manual garbage truck
  • Maintain landfill using heavy equipment like dozers, excavators and back hoes
  • Use fuel truck to delivery diesel fuel to houses with furnaces and to heavy equipment
  • Unload 100 pound propane tanks
  • Unload lumber, plywood and supplies for housing
  • Set up fencing around community
  • Operate Fuel And Lube Truck
  • Service equipment with fuel and grease
  • Cut and chop wood for elders
  • Line cutting

Fueling Attendant

Weenusk First Nation
01.1996 - 01.2003
  • Dispense fuel to customers at fueling station
  • Unload fuel from tanks from winter road and aircraft deliveries
  • Unload 100 pound propane from aircraft
  • Delivery propane tanks to customers in town
  • Unload oil products from cargo
  • Stock shelves with oil products
  • Fill up truck and delivery fuel into fuel truck to delivery to town, and to heavy equipment
  • Meet aircraft at airport, assist with offloading and delivery fuel to power plant and fuel farm
  • Fuel aircrafts at airport and on docks
  • Keep clean and organize fueling station

Heavy Equipment Operator/Labourer

Weenusk First Nation
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Perform all kinds of labour work around community
  • Operate all kinds of heavy equipment to perform all kinds of work
  • Excavating
  • Maintain landfill using heavy equipment like dozers, excavators, loaders and back hoe
  • Maintain ditches using heavy equipment
  • Operate all kinds of power tools
  • Line cutting
  • Pick up garbage using manual flatbed garbage truck
  • Unload groceries and supplies from aircraft
  • Unload building supplies for housing
  • Assist the carpenters
  • Fencing
  • Building concrete forms
  • Pouring concrete
  • Cut and chop wood for elders
  • Operate fuel and lube truck
  • Service equipment with fuel and grease machines

Education

Heavy Equipment Operators Certificate - Heavy Equipment And ACZ Licence

Northern College/ Niska Career Academy
Timmins, Ontario
04.2012

Heavy Equipment Operator - Heavy Equipment

Niska Career Academy
Cochrane, Ontario
07.2011

High School Diploma -

Timmins High
Timmins, ON
06.1993

Skills

  • Haul truck Inspections
  • Follow Safety Policies
  • Follow loading and dumping procedures
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Self-Motivated
  • Operate 2 way radio and wenco system
  • Follow mine drive rules
  • PPE Compliance
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Additional Information

  • Licenses , Class ACZ License

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Relief Hot Seat Coordinator

Agnico Eagle
09.2022 - Current

Haul Truck Operator

Agnico Eagle
10.2017 - Current

Process Plant operator

Agnico Eagle
01.2015 - 10.2017

AZ Driver

MO Bulking Services
10.2014 - 01.2015

AZ Driver

Wilderness Environment
06.2014 - 09.2014

Lead Hand

CMS Mechanical Services
09.2013 - 03.2014

Ramp Worker

Thunder Airlines
06.2011 - 12.2011

Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

Moose Cree Services, Detour Gold Mine
05.2011 - 08.2013

Stocker

Walmart @ Timmins
06.2008 - 07.2010

Crew/Ramp Man

Air Creebec
08.2007 - 03.2008

Homemaker/Cleaner

Weenusk First Nation
01.2006 - 06.2007

Heavy Equipment Operator/Labourer

Weenusk First Nation
01.2003 - 01.2006

Fueling Attendant

Weenusk First Nation
01.1996 - 01.2003

Heavy Equipment Operator/Labourer

Weenusk First Nation
01.1993 - 01.1996

Heavy Equipment Operators Certificate - Heavy Equipment And ACZ Licence

Northern College/ Niska Career Academy

Heavy Equipment Operator - Heavy Equipment

Niska Career Academy

High School Diploma -

Timmins High
Michel Linklater