Mitch Schweitzer
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Class 3 professional driver and equipment operator with experience in towing & recovery, waste operations support, highway maintenance, and traffic control. Strong background in snow clearing, brine/liquid hauling, multi-plow operation, and responding to Incidents. Proven ability to supervise crews, manage field operations, and maintain safe and efficient worksites. Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable with physically demanding work in all weather conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
Mid Island Towing
06.2021 - Current
- Operate Class 3 tow trucks, load/unload vehicles, heavy equipment, and 20' containers.
- Perform safe transport for skid steers, mini excavators, rollers, man lifts.
- Respond to breakdowns and MVI's, ensure customer safety and traffic control when required.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to coordinate timely service deliveries
- Maintained clear communication with customers regarding towing procedures
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations during towing operations
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational best practices
- Complete pre-trip/post-trip inspections and maintain equipment readiness.
Field Supervisor
SPR Traffic Services
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure full compliance with WorkSafe BC regulations, MoTT standards, and project specifications.
- Coordinated complex traffic control plans and implemented strategies that improved workflow efficiency and site safety.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in traffic management, highway operations, and equipment usage.
- Conducted site inspections to assess hazards, enforce safety protocols, and maintain high-quality work standards.
- Collaborated with MoTT, highway maintenance contractors, and local authorities to support road closures, detours, and emergency response activities.
- Monitored team performance and provided ongoing feedback to enhance productivity, communication, and overall service quality.
- Lead traffic operations during the 2022 Cameron Lake Wildfire, coordinating 24-hour crews for the entire event. Maintained full highway access for the duration of the wildfire with zero road closures caused by traffic control operations, earning a formal plaque of recognition from the Vancouver Island District Manager from MoTT for exceptional leadership and performance.
Road Maintenance Worker
Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated heavy equipment for road repairs and maintenance tasks, ensuring safety compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections of road conditions to identify repair needs and prioritize actions.
- Participated in emergency response efforts for road closures and hazardous conditions, ensuring public safety.
- Patrolled over 100 lane kilometers of highway per day
- Respond to Public Complaint Reports in a timely manner
Lane Closure Technician
Domcor Health Safety & Security
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed lane closure setups to ensure safety compliance during construction projects.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and equipment usage for lane closures.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain efficient traffic flow in high-volume areas.
- Led safety briefings to promote awareness of risks among team members and contractors.
- Facilitated prompt emergency response services by allowing access for first responders during lane closure events.
- Led a 10-person TCP team for a major BC Hydro project in Langford, overseeing complex multi-lane traffic setups, contractor coordination, and daily safety compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nanaimo District Secondary School
Nanaimo, BC06-2012
Skills
- Time management
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
- Problem-solving
- Punctual and reliable
- Loading and unloading
- Safety protocols
- Defensive driving
- Safety management
- Commercial driving
- Operational organization
- Microsoft Word
- Construction management software
- Team Management
- Construction Safety
Certification
- Electrical Safety for First Responders, BC Hydro - 2024
- Class 3 Drivers license, ICBC -2023
- Air Brake Endousrement, ICBC - 2023
- Occupational Health And Safety Awareness For Supervisors, Ontario Ministry of Labour - 2023
- Crane and Hoist Hand Signals, Leavitt - 2023
- Wreckmaster 4/5, Wreckmaster - 2022
- Joint Committee Member, WorkSafe BC - 2021
- Supervising for Safety, WorkSafe BC - 2019
- Electrical Safety for Trades and Workers, BC Hydro - 2019
- Traffic Control Person, BC Construction Safety Alliance - Apr 2014-Oct 2027
Timeline
Field Supervisor
SPR Traffic Services
05.2023 - 05.2025
Road Maintenance Worker
Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting
11.2022 - 05.2023
Driver
Mid Island Towing
06.2021 - Current
Lane Closure Technician
Domcor Health Safety & Security
10.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Nanaimo District Secondary School