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Mike Brouwer

Mike Brouwer

Sherwood Park,AB

Summary

Hard working, knowledgeable, reliable highway maintenance employee with 45 years of professional driving experience. Seasoned snow plow operator with 10 years of experience on Alberta highways. Experienced and knowledgeable in equipment maintenance. Excellent leadership skills and great team worker. Excellent safety background and knowledge of safety requirements. Confident and capable in all working conditions and environments. 2 years of current experience doing Road Check. Excellent knowledge of highways in Edmonton and area.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Operator

Carillion/Emcon Services Inc.
10.2014 - 07.2024
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment including loaders, packers, tandems and skidsteers.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Operated plow trucks for 10 winters, plowing and sanding, loading truck.
  • Operated Road Check truck daily for 2 years
  • Held lead hand position for 3 years, looking after crew of up to 15 people.
  • Held shop safety officer position for 5 years. OH&S Basic training. Road Construction Builders safety training.
  • Performed all roadway maintenance tasks, including pothole filling, paver patching, culvert thawing, guardrail repair, cable barrier repair, sign install, message painting, road closures and all other tasks involved in highway maintenance.
  • Joint Workplace Safety Committee member

Transit Operator

City of Edmonton
09.1979 - 10.2014
  • Registered as Certified Professional Bus Operator by the Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada
  • Inspected buses and completed required paperwork prior to each shift.
  • Ensured safety of passengers by providing directions, answering questions, and assisting with boarding and disembarking.
  • Maintained communication with dispatchers regarding route changes or delays.
  • Followed all laws and regulations while operating bus in a safe manner.
  • Collected fares from passengers, issued transfers, and provided change when needed.
  • Provided courteous customer service to all passengers throughout the duration of their trip.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicle before beginning shift to ensure it is safe for operation.
  • Adhered to time schedules for pick up and drop off locations along assigned route.
  • Verified passenger counts at start and end of each route as well as during stops along the way.
  • Notified dispatch of any mechanical issues that arose during operation.
  • Resolved conflicts between passengers in a professional manner.
  • Alerted maintenance staff of any needed repairs or replacements to vehicles.
  • Utilized lifts and ramps to help handicapped passengers board shuttles.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Deescalated verbal altercations and fights between passengers.
  • Gave clear directions to passengers regarding destinations, pick-ups and drop-off locations.
  • Answered questions and provided insight into local attractions and facility amenities.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Completed multiple courses including, defensive driving, fuel conservation driving, minority sensitivity, seniors sensitivity, conflict resolution and others.

Education

High School Diploma -

Salisbury Composite High School

Skills

  • Valid class 2 License with air brakes for 30 years
  • Loader operation
  • Tandem plow truck operation
  • Forklift operation
  • Operation of various trucks, half tons, three quarter tons, one tons
  • Multiple safety courses
  • Loyal employee, two jobs over forty five years
  • Very low absentee rate
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Issue Resolution
  • Team Leader
  • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Troubleshooting And Resolution
  • Safety Procedures
  • Skid Steer Loader
  • Dump Truck Driving
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Driving Mechanized Equipment

Languages

French
Elementary
Dutch
Elementary

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Carillion/Emcon Services Inc.
10.2014 - 07.2024

Transit Operator

City of Edmonton
09.1979 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

Salisbury Composite High School

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