Reliable construction/maintenance worker with a variety of skills gained from working in the transportation and agricultural industries.
Capable of completing physically and mentally challenging jobs, and working long hours under all types of weather conditions.
Familiar with the operation and maintenance of rail, construction, and agricultural equipment.
10 plus years experience in a leadership role. Responsible for planning and executing large rail construction projects and completing day to day rail maintenance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
City of Miramichi
05.2024 - Current
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers, tractors and trackless equipment.
Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Tire Technician
Casey Tire
03.2023 - 05.2024
Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition.
Inspected and maintained equipment to limit operational disruptions.
Track Maintenance Foreman/Track Laborer
Canadian National Railway
05.2009 - 10.2022
Track Maintenance, including replacement of rail, ties, and fasteners.
Work along side geometry test car to remove urgent defects from track.
Regulatory inspections.
Road crossing rehabilitation projects.
Operated tandem axle boom truck, backhoe, various types of excavators, and on track brush cutter and tie crane.
Responsible for planning jobs and leading teams of up to 20 employees and delegating work for various roles.
Computer tasks such as payroll and billing of materials.
Truck Driver/Operator
Oldershaw Building Supply
11.2021 - 05.2022
Operated boom truck to deliver building supplies, predominantly drywall, to various locations.
Followed safety protocol at delivery sites, such as fall arrest, and proper PPE.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Farm Equipment Operator
Smith Farms
04.2008 - 11.2008
Assisted in cash crop operations. Application of fertilizer/manure, cut and baled hay, tillage, planting, and removal of crops.
Custom fertilizer sales.
General care of livestock, feeding, cleaning, and bedding.
Sow Barn Attendent
H and L Farms
12.2001 - 05.2008
Animal welfare in dry sow barn including feeding, cleaning crates, breeding (AI), and administering medication.
Processing piglets in farrowing barns. Castrating, clipping teeth, tattooing ears, weaning litters, and loading trucks.
Pressure washing.
General barn maintenance and repair.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's High School
Owen Sound, ON
06.2006
Skills
Task oriented
Work well under pressure, will meet time deadlines
Mechanically inclined
Physically fit
Can read, understand, and apply plans to specific jobs
Currently hold commercial license(Class 3E/DZ)
Trained in track inspection guidelines, truck mounted cranes, and operation of heavy equipment
Additional Information
References
Henry Dickson, Track Supervisor, CN. 226-388-3627
Rick Kasoian, Assistant Track Supervisor, CN. 519-312-4305