Peter Wicki
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
With a proven track record at EllisDon, I excel in operating heavy machinery with precision, significantly enhancing excavation efficiency. My expertise in slope stabilization and exceptional communication skills have led to successful project completions and team productivity boosts. Known for meticulous equipment care and fostering workplace safety, I bring valuable skills and achievements to any team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excavator/Dozer Operator
EllisDon
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Expedited project timelines by skillfully navigating tight spaces with large equipment, minimizing delays due to difficult site conditions.
- Collaborated with project managers and team members for successful completion of excavation projects.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective communication and collaboration with coworkers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
- Aided in successful infrastructure installations by carefully digging trenches according to specifications provided by engineers or architects.
Excavator Operator
Woodland Constructors
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Assisted in site preparation tasks, including clearing debris and vegetation, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.
- Demonstrated precision in trench digging for utility installations, minimizing disruption to surrounding areas.
- Supported construction projects by efficiently loading trucks with excavated materials for proper disposal or reuse.
- Minimized risk of injury during operation through strict adherence to OSHA safety guidelines and best practices in the industry.
- Enhanced worksite safety by performing daily equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing minor mechanical issues with the excavator.
- Achieved optimal excavator performance by diligently following manufacturer recommendations for equipment use, maintenance, and care.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Collaborated with other heavy equipment operators to coordinate movements and optimize work zone safety.
- Supported crew members in various tasks such as grading terrain, leveling surfaces, or compacting soil when necessary.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
Excavator/Dozer Operator
SA Energy
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Increased excavation efficiency by operating heavy machinery with precision and care.
- Ensured job site safety by consistently maintaining and inspecting equipment.
- Expedited project timelines by skillfully navigating tight spaces with large equipment, minimizing delays due to difficult site conditions.
- Assisted in the training and development of new team members, sharing best practices and passing on valuable industry knowledge.
- Aided in successful infrastructure installations by carefully digging trenches according to specifications provided by engineers or architects.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective communication and collaboration with coworkers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
- Supported environmental compliance efforts by using best practices for erosion control and sediment management during excavation activities.
- Reduced downtime by performing routine maintenance on excavators and other heavy equipment.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines while working in challenging environments, minimizing accidents and injuries.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Created ramps for smooth movement of heavy loads between site locations.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation and personal behaviors.
- Followed standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
PGSS
Prince George, BC06-1974
Skills
- Grade checking
- Equipment care
- Slope stabilization
- Slope management
- Demolition work
- Hazardous material handling
- Road construction
- Attachment changing
- Site preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Ramp building
- Workplace safety
- Blueprint interpretation
- Crew member supervision
- Heavy equipment operation
- Bulldozer operations
- Excavation expertise
- Machine maintenance
- Maintenance procedures
- Hydraulic systems
- Site grading
- Earthmoving techniques
- Excavation support
- Equipment inspection
- Erosion control
- Environmental compliance
- Drainage system installation
- Trench digging
- Communication
- Manual interpretation
- Product movement
- Soil classification
- Load inspections
- Excavator operation
- Proper pipe rigging
- Grade staking
- Environmental awareness
- Attachment setup
- Stress tolerance
- Adaptable and flexible
- Written and verbal communication
- Excavation and backfilling
- Following directions
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication skills
- Team communication
- Pre-operational equipment checks
- Hazard identification
- Land clearing
- Dependable and punctual
- Safety procedures
- Heavy lifting
- New employee training
- Worksite safety and maintenance
- Ground disturbance issues
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Ground disturbance oversight
- Operational efficiency
- Trench work
- Grease and lubricant application
- Excavate ditches
- Equipment cleaning
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Vehicle inspection
- Accident prevention
- Safety programs
- Safety protocols
- Heavy equipment operator
- Teamwork
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team development
- Problem-solving
- Blueprint reading
- Time management
- Task delegation
- Attention to detail
- Safety monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Workflow management
- Site cleanup
- Multitasking
- OSHA compliance
- Site observation
- Organizational skills
- Hand and foot coordination
- Machine operation
- Active listening
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machine troubleshooting
- Rock removal
- Excavation backfilling
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
- IUOE local 955,,Clac local 63
Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Excavator/Dozer Operator
EllisDon
08.2024 - 10.2024
Excavator Operator
Woodland Constructors
04.2023 - 03.2024
Excavator/Dozer Operator
SA Energy
07.2020 - 09.2023
- [State] Driver's License
- OSHA Certified
High School Diploma -
PGSS
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