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PETAR ZORIC

PETAR ZORIC

Edmonton ,Alberta

Summary

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with 8+ years of hands-on experience. Completed AZ/DZ license through OTTA (Ontario Truck Training Academy). Seeking a challenging and responsible position utilizing training, experience, knowledge, and commitment to safety. Known for reliable and dedicated work ethic, as well as adherence to safe work practices. Holds multiple certifications, continuously enhancing knowledge, experience, and abilities. Values learning from peers and leaders, thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Nexxgen Environmental
  • Take part in morning safety meeting as well as toolbox meetings with Forman/ Supervisor
  • Complete morning FLHA (Field Level Hazard Assessment) prior to starting work
  • Pre-Trip equipment first prior to starting machine full walk around check all fluids grease etc
  • Operate multiple pieces of equipment
  • Dozer, Excavator, Skid-steer, Rock Trucks etc
  • Operate Dozer in a smooth and consistent manor, control 6-way blade to move and manipulate Material into different directions & areas
  • Operate Dozer in tight congested areas to either keep access area clear & level as well as backfilling area
  • Operate Dozer to contain wet areas (Squeegee ) Operate Dozer on Slopes exceeding 30 degrees, berms, piles, hills etc
  • Operate Dozer to Cut proper slope on Deep Excavation 10+ meters deep
  • Operate Dozer to separate different materials when clearing site
  • Operate Dozer in large scale backfilling, knowledge with dump planning & efficiency
  • Operate Trimble GPS for Pre-Grade / cut & fill
  • Operate Dozer for backfill tasks & compaction testing
  • Operate Dozer to maintain haul roads clear ruts, snow etc.

Heavy Equipment Operator / Ground Worker

Ledcor
  • Following all safety regulations and filling out FLHA/obtaining proper permits prior to shift
  • Operating equipment such as: Rock trucks, Skid Steers, Dozers, and Excavators
  • Working on the ground as a laborer as well
  • Moving material, stockpile, keep ROW (right of way) clear, clean and safe for access on site
  • Load out material into rock trucks / gravel trucks
  • Assisting on setting up & dismantling side booms
  • Operating on steep slopes/backing down steep grades to supply & remove back fill material from excavators
  • Operating D8T dozer to stockpile material & move material from excavators assisting with backfilling
  • Cold weather equipment hydraulics warm up cycle
  • On Steep Slope Crew, assisting workers on the ground, setting up sections of pipe for tie-ins and welding
  • Using skids to build variety of pipe supports: Crotch, Slider, Box etc
  • Assisted crew in ditch & in trench boxes on final tie-ins, setting up welding clamps as well as helping welders string out gear and clean up when complete
  • Extensive tool usage: Submersible, & creek diversion pumps up to 10”
  • Slings, 2 points & 4-point lifting/hoisting bridles
  • Slings for moving pipe, 2 point & 4 points for moving trench boxes, pumps, generators etc
  • Setup & operation of Jeeping tool for pipe inspection/fixing and coating after jeeps are located
  • Overseeing crew vehicles including picking up workers in the morning and maintaining vehicle cleanliness and safe operation.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Whissel Construction
  • Worked in underground utilities crew on the Edmonton LRT project
  • Role was mainly focused on operating Skid Steer and Loader
  • This required precise Bucket & Fork / Grapple knowledge
  • Take part in morning toolbox meetings, safety requirements and set up
  • Fill out FLHA (Field Level Hazard Assessment) prior to starting work
  • Always performing Pre-Trip & Walk around inspection also checking throughout workday
  • Operating skid steers with bucket to move material from excavators performing digs
  • Suppling backfill material when dig and pipe / line replacement is completed
  • The ability to multitask on the job when needed and being able to communicate clearly with other workers
  • Working in tight, constricted work areas
  • Situational awareness and always being present.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Backwoods Energy Services
  • Worked in the access matting / rig matting division
  • Access matting is essential for Oil & Gas, Forestry & Telecommunication companies to gain access in otherwise inaccessible areas
  • Access mats range from 8’x 14 wood mats and 8’x20’ & 8x40’ wood & steel combination
  • Completing pre-trip inspections prior to driving company truck
  • Responsible for company truck while employed – including days off
  • Ensuring early arrival on site before shift
  • High involvement in safety including toolbox/ tailgate meetings, filling out FLHA, proper permits, etc
  • Operating Loader, Skid, & Excavator with both buckets and grapple forks
  • Unloading & loading access mats from trucks including Straight trailers, Super B’s, Highboys, Low beds & Shuttle trucks
  • Racking & stacking mats in a neat and organized manor
  • Picking, sorting, cleaning & grading access mats for proper use and product quality
  • Managing matting yards, loading numerous trucks consistently & effectively with proper load limits and types of mats
  • Operating loader to keep mat washing plant consistently fed with dirty access mats
  • Operate loader & skid steer to pick, pull, place & manoeuvre access mats in open areas as well tight congested work areas
  • Site clean-up with pickup truck and gooseneck trailer with skid steer.

Heavy Equipment Operator

The Black Dirt Company
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy
  • Operated John Deere 750 LGP to move dirt and different base materials
  • Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components
  • Performed grading and shaping land for building and finishing purposes
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs
  • Operated heavy equipment to remove plants or trees and clear property of debris
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.

Loader Operator

Northern Mat & Bridge LP
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Operate John Deere & Cat loaders, load & unload super B’s, materials including equipment/ loaders, excavators, attachments, fuel tanks, slop tanks, bulk tanks, access mats, crane mats, steel access mats 20ft & 40ft, operate loader to pick & install mats, shuttle mats to excavator for best production results
  • Travel for extended hours with routine stop to check vehicle & load.

Loader / Skid Steer / Excavator Operator Dozer operator

Chemco
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Chemco – Access Matting & Earth Works Division, Operate John Deere & Cat Loader
  • Skid Steers Matting & Earthworks as well John Deere, Cat, Volvo, Hitachi Excavators ( Button Top ) Everyday Pre Trip inspections as well as break checks
  • Fuel & Grease at the end of the day or as needed
  • Tasks included
  • Loading & Unloading of Transport trucks, Highboy/Straight Trailer, Lowbed’s, Shuttle Trucks
  • Matting installation
  • Using both loader & excavator to safely unload Mats, efficiently installing temporary or permanent roadways / pads / work areas
  • Knowledge in pre planning looking ahead, building up slopes to build a cap or level up for access, Capping over a pipeline or multiple lines with steel matting 20ft & 40ft Mat experience
  • Laying an access with a loader on mats without touching the ground / ground disturbance.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Paradox access solutions
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Operate John Deere & Cat & Komatsu loaders to load & unload super B’s, materials including equipment/ loaders, excavators, skid steers, attachments, fuel tanks, slop tanks, bulk tanks, access mats, crane mats, steel access mats 20ft & 40ft, operate loader to pick & install mats, shuttle mats to excavator for best production results
  • Operate 1ton Flat deck Ford to pull 40ft gooseneck trailer loaded with two skid steers then travel to desired task
  • Travel for extended hours with routine stop to check vehicle & load.

Loader Operator

Little guys Oilfield Rentals
12.2015 - 06.2016
  • Operate John Deere & Cat & Komatsu loaders to load & unload super B’s, materials including equipment/ loaders, excavators, skid steers, attachments, fuel tanks, slop tanks, bulk tanks, access mats, crane mats, steel access mats 20ft & 40ft, operate loader to pick & install mats, shuttle mats to excavator for best production results
  • Operate 1ton Flat deck Ford to pull 40ft gooseneck trailer loaded with two skid steers then travel to site/job
  • Travel for extended hours with routine stop to check vehicle & load.

Operator

Northern Mat & Bridge LP
03.2014 - 01.2015
  • Operate John Deere & Cat loaders, load & unload super B’s, materials including equipment/ loaders, excavators, attachments, fuel tanks, slop tanks, bulk tanks, access mats, crane mats, steel access mats 20ft & 40ft, operate loader to pick & install mats, shuttle mats to excavator for best production results
  • Travel for extended hours with routine stop to check vehicle & load
  • Cat/Volvo Rock truck 40t & 50t ejector/ end dump
  • Hours = 2800 haul material to and from locations/ spread material along roadways for road building
  • Cat/John Deere Skid steer hrs = 2000 Tasks- plowing & moving snow, spreading sand, loading trucks, unloading trucks, back filling, building ramps/slopes, back blading as well as final grade work
  • Front End wheel loaders, Cat 924k,938 Deere 624,644
  • Plowing & moving snow, spreading sand, loading trucks, unloading trucks, back filling, building ramps/slopes, back blading as well as final grade work
  • Also Access matting, steel 20 ft & 40ft Mats, crane 2
  • Volvo Rock truck 40t & 50t ejector/ end dump
  • Hours = 2800 haul material to and from locations/ spread material along roadways for road building.

Skills

  • Class 1 / AZ/DZ Drivers License
  • Hotshot / commercial driver
  • Working on steep slope (30 deg)
  • Operating Skid Steer
  • Operating Dozer D8T, D6 (6-way) GPS
  • Experience with Final grade
  • Excavator buckets & matting grapple (button top)
  • Working in tight, congested spaces
  • Situational Awareness
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Safety
  • Organization
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Loader Operation
  • Construction background
  • Skid Steer Proficiency
  • Daily vehicle inspections
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Front end loader
  • Earthmoving Operations
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Class A CDL
  • Moving and Levelling Dirt
  • Repair and Maintenance
  • First Aid Training
  • Effective communication skills
  • Articulated Dump Truck Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Equipment operation
  • Class 1 / AZ/DZ Drivers License
  • Grading Techniques
  • Road Construction
  • Blueprint reading abilities

Languages

English
Full Professional

Educationcertifications

  • H2S Alive
  • CSTS (Construction Safety)
  • CSO (Energy Safety Canada)
  • TDG (Transport Dangerous Goods)
  • First Aid (where/what)
  • Global Ground Disturbance
  • OSHA Excavation/Trench Box
  • Clean Class 5 / G license.

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