Richard Smalldridge
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Experienced Pipeline Laborer offering 4 years' experience in demanding construction roles. Effective at operating in all weather conditions and always seeking ways to go beyond requirements and support project needs. Focused on performing work with speed and efficiency by applying a well-coordinated and disciplined approach. Competent worker with excellent work ethic, open schedule to work long hours in tough conditions. Well-versed in safely using power tools, loading and unloading materials. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trenching Forman
Aecon Utilities
04.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
Pipeline Laborer
Dsqaured
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Arranged construction materials according to project needs.
- Completed ongoing regulation training and participated in site expectation meetings before new projects.
- Measured and marked right-of-way for pipeline ditches with tape measures and paint.
- Completed Catch Basin pipeline repairs.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Removed old or broken piping systems.
- installed services lines to houses.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Daylighting services
Forklift Operator
Reimer HardWoods
02.2006 - 07.2010
- Maneuvered heavy loads around lumberyard and job sites with materials handling equipment and forklifts.
- Operated saws, forklifts and wood splitters.
- Sorted and stacked lumber based on size and type according to company and regulatory policies.
- Followed customer instructions about placement of items and special considerations for handling.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Loaded trucks in a timely manner.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Conflict Resolution
- Safety Protocols
- Decision Making
- Blueprint Reading
- Grading Experience
- Drainage Repair
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Trenching
- Planning and Coordination
- First Aid/CPR
- Red Book trained
Certification
- working with heights Training - 2020
- Whims 2020
Timeline
Trenching Forman - Aecon Utilities
04.2022 - Current
Pipeline Laborer - Dsqaured
09.2020 - 03.2022
Forklift Operator - Reimer HardWoods
02.2006 - 07.2010
CDI College - Some College (No Degree), Computer Science
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