Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Nicholas Girard

Windsor,ON

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Skid Steer/Pulverizer Operator

Miller Construction/Colas
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
  • Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.

Snow Plow Operator/Facility Maintenance

Mv Transportation Inc.
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Completed prompt snow removal process during and after weather events.
  • Applied salt or chemical solutions to surfaces as preventive measure against snow and ice buildup.
  • Upheld safety standards for working in wet, cold and windy conditions.
  • Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.

Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician

Toromont Cat
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maintained equipment with regular inspections and minor repairs, notifying supervisor immediately of major issues.
  • Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance personnel.
  • Operated motor graders, heavy loaders and tractors.
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.

Locomotive Diesel Technician

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
09.2018 - 05.2022
  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
  • Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
  • Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.

Education

Diploma - Heavy Equipment Technician

Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury, ON
04.2018

Skills

  • 3 Year UTV equipped with plow and hopper spreader
  • 3 year front loader experience
  • Safe Driving Techniques
  • Complex problem-solving
  • Manual Labour
  • Time Management
  • Equipment Functionality
  • Records Accuracy
  • Company Safety Procedures

Certification

Driver License, Class - DZ


Class 4-5 Forklift Safe Operator


Backhoe Loader Safe Operator

Timeline

Skid Steer/Pulverizer Operator

Miller Construction/Colas
04.2023 - 10.2023

Snow Plow Operator/Facility Maintenance

Mv Transportation Inc.
09.2022 - 03.2023

Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician

Toromont Cat
06.2022 - 08.2022

Locomotive Diesel Technician

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway
09.2018 - 05.2022

Diploma - Heavy Equipment Technician

Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Nicholas Girard