Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Hobbies and Interests
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Preston Wilkins

Whitby

Summary

Construction worker with 15 years of experience in diverse projects, demonstrating reliability and skill. Proficient in adhering to safety regulations and quality standards. Capable of working independently or collaboratively within a team environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aecon Utilities
05.2025 - Current
  • Rebuilding steam manholes, chipping concrete, grading ground for new mud slab, demolition and installation of re bar, forming, pour concrete.
  • Repairs to steam manholes. Variety of different aspects from installing metal sheeting with jacks, and plywood, to rebuilding stairs and parging.
  • Installation of geothermal, fusing pipes, drilling and installing new geothermal piping, trenching and unblocking bore holes.
  • Installation of new steam and chill pipe in different cities.
  • Tunneling.

Miller Maintenance
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Drive plow truck, salt and plow roads in all conditions, day or night.
  • Maintain high standards in safety and road laws and protocols.
  • Work with patrol team and coordinate routes.
  • Deal with emergency on the roadway.

Brennan Paving
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Adjust catch basins on the 401
  • Stage, add and remove signs from 401
  • Build sound wall on 401
  • Cut for patches and prep for paving from concrete road base - Multi purpose paths and sidewalk grading and building - Prepping for curb and bullnose construction.

360 Demolition
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Dis-assemble and demolish parts of Metro super stores and Demolish buildings that are no longer occupied.
  • Move garbage and sort waste and metals.
  • Operate skyjack and demo all areas needed in the respective sites.

Robert B Somerville
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Was lead hand and in charge of maintaining crew and truck, tools and flow of daily work load as well as ensuring daily task cards and safety procedures were followed.
  • Install and maintain underground utility and communication systems mainly on train tracks
  • Work with heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers and directional drills
  • Adhere to safety protocols and procedures
  • Radio communications experience with flag person(clearing for trains, permissions on what is and is not allowed on or near tracks, maintaining proper distance and stop face and wave (acknowledge) etc...)

Con Drain
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Perform excavation, installation and repair of sewer and watermain pipes
  • Use tools and equipment such as shovels, rakes, compactors and pipe cutters to get work load completed
  • Installing holes sewer and watermain pipe and ensuring old pipes work correctly
  • Coordinate with site supervisors and other tradespeople
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and codes

Raven Group
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Construct and assemble transformer stations for hydro company
  • Form and build walls and footings for structure
  • Clean up job site and labor as required
  • Report any issues or defects to management

Torrent Shotcrete
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Apply shotcrete to various surfaces using nozzle and hose
  • Smooth and level concrete using trowels, floats and screeds
  • Cure and seal concrete to prevent cracks and damage

Education

Certification - Cybersecurity

Google
03.2024

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Senator O’Conner
06.2017

Skills

  • Shotcrete application and finishing
  • Concrete mixing and curing
  • Utility and communication systems
  • Train track work experience
  • Sewer and watermain installations and knowledge of systems
  • Road construction knowledge
  • Pouring forming concrete as well as rough finishing Organization
  • Cleanliness
  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management

Certification

  • PTS (personal track safety) Certification
  • Confined Spaces
  • Propane Certification
  • Working at heights
  • WHMIS
  • Google Cybersecurity
  • Glass DZ Driver’s License (Ontario Ministry of Transportation)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Hobbies and Interests

Fishing, Camping, Reading

Affiliations

LiUNA Local 183

Timeline

Aecon Utilities
05.2025 - Current

Miller Maintenance
01.2025 - 04.2025

Brennan Paving
05.2024 - 12.2024

360 Demolition
01.2024 - 03.2024

Robert B Somerville
01.2022 - 11.2023

Con Drain
01.2020 - 12.2021

Raven Group
01.2019 - 12.2019

Torrent Shotcrete
01.2018 - 12.2018

Certification - Cybersecurity

Google

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Preston Wilkins