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Richard J Kostrzewa

Hope,British Columbia

Summary

Reliable Heavy Equipment Operator successful at completing jobs quickly and correctly. Ready to bring construction experience and operator skills to new role.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tuya Construction
01.2022 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill, including excavator, rock truck, and skid steer.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated equipment safely with team of operators during the Trans-Mountain Pipeline Expansion project.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Sumas Construction
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill including excavator,skidsteer for snow removal.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
  • Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
  • Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.

Warehouse Lead

Rogers Food Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2020
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Operated semi trucks and large trailers to load product for shipping.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.

Labourer/Operator Trainee

Canadian Utilities
09.2010 - 05.2014
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy.
  • dug around utilities to install natural gas lines
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chilliwack Secondary School
Chilliwack
06.2006

Skills

  • Construction Equipment Operation
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Material Management
  • Residential Construction
  • Preventive Maintenance

Certification

  • Valid Class 1 Driving License, Valley Driving School 2015
  • Level 1 First Aid Training, St Johns - March 2022

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tuya Construction
01.2022 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

Sumas Construction
06.2020 - 12.2022

Warehouse Lead

Rogers Food Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2020

Labourer/Operator Trainee

Canadian Utilities
09.2010 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Chilliwack Secondary School
  • Valid Class 1 Driving License, Valley Driving School 2015
  • Level 1 First Aid Training, St Johns - March 2022
Richard J Kostrzewa