Rod Pitts
EDMONTON,AB
Summary
Adept Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record of enhancing productivity for Forbes Bros. by skillfully operating and maintaining a variety of heavy machinery, including backhoes and excavators. Demonstrates a strong construction background and team leadership, ensuring safety compliance and efficiency on all projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Team North Logistics
Edmonton, AB
04.2018 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Increased productivity by operating heavy machinery such as backhoes, bulldozers, and excavators for various construction projects.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Forbes Bros.
Edgerton, AB
11.2015 - 03.2018
Operates construction, excavation, hauling, and maintenance equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and excavators. Prepares construction sites for building, demolition, or excavation. Uses excavating machinery to dig holes and trenches used in structural concrete. Operate different equipment for various jobs such as road repair, sewage, or powerline maintenance
Operate equipment in a safe manner, also ensuring proper maintenance
Check equipment on a regular basis and report any malfunctions to the supervisor
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northlinks Construction
Labrador City, NL
05.2009 - 06.2015
Operate heavy equipment to move, load, and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials during construction. Operate heavy equipment to assist in the maintenance and repair of roadways. Excavate rock, ore or other materials from open-pit mines, strip mines, quarries or construction pits.
Education
Diploma -
Glovertown Academy
Glovertown, NLSkills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Valid Driver's License
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Loader Operation
- Construction background
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Clean Driving Record
- Front end loader operations
- Safety Compliance
- Earthmoving Operations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machinery inspection
- First Aid Training
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
Certification
CONSTRUCTION GOLD SEAL PROGRAM. CCA ( in progress) Leadership in Safety Excellence, First Aid/CPR, Communication and Ethics, Alcohol & Drugs Workplace Guidelines. Contractor Management. Hazard Management. Respectful Workplace, Working around Powered Mobile Equipment. Workplace Investigative basics. Workplace Violence.
EMFOS(Exon Mobiles Fundamentals of Safety) Ground Disturbance, Alberta OSH Legislation Awareness Course (Alberta Construction Safety Association) Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS-09), Certification Defensive Driving program, HS2 Alive, “Construction Safety Training System Course, OSSA Safety Orientation Training certificate, Safety Culture: A Road to Zero Course (Alberta Construction Safety Association), TDG
• CCM - Certified Construction Manager
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Team North Logistics
04.2018 - 02.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Forbes Bros.
11.2015 - 03.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
Northlinks Construction
05.2009 - 06.2015
Diploma -
Glovertown Academy