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Russell Sales

transport specialist
Coquitlam,BC

Summary

20 years experience as a Deckhand/Re-Fit Seaman and OFA. Have worked around vehicles and machinery in just about every weather condition.

  • Experience running various types of heavy equipment from genie lifts to 980 front end loaders. Hold a current Forklift ticket,elevated platform ticket,telehandler ticket
  • Hold a current CDL class 1 with air. Some mountain driving experience. Accident free driving record
  • Hold a current confined space rescue certification.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Transport Driver

Teamsters 155
06.2020 - Current

Driving various types of vehicles,from 12 person passenger van to 53ft tridem tractor and trailer for the film industry.

Owner -miner

Caldari Mining And Transportation Inc.
04.2021 - Current

Placer mining operation and mineral exploration.

Currently holding 5 placer claims

Chip hauler

Sutco - Transportation Specialists
09.2018 - 10.2019

transportation of wood chips from USA to off load facility in Canada.

Transport Driver

Sunbelt Rentals,(film division
05.2018 - 09.2018

Flatbed transportation of various aerial lifts and forklifts throughout the lower mainland primarily for the Film industry.

was responsible for all load securement and prompt delivery and pick up for the industry.

Driver,Shunter

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd.
09.2017 - 02.2018


Shunt driver and local delivery 53' reefer and dry van

Deckhand/Hostler

BC Ferries
06.1996 - 11.2016

Duties for marine vessels include being part of the Bridge navigation team,responsible for the loading and offloading of vehicles and passengers, Firefighting and rescue operations.

Onboard EMT for Northern 24 hr vessels.

worked at marine repair facility as Transport Canada Ship Safety technician.

Northern Vessels as a hostler for drop trailers

Train Conductor

BC Rail
01.1986 - 06.1996

Freight service mainline rail,switching operations as required.Yard service switchman forman. Passenger service brakeman

  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.

Education

bridge watchman - Marine watchkeeping

BCIT
Burnaby BC
1996

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
1982

Associate of Science - Forestry Management

Okanogan College
Kelowna BC
1979

Skills

  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Over the road experience
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Mountain driving experience
  • Straight truck,van and tridem axle
  • Cargo handling
  • Strong communicator
  • Forklift Ticket,
  • FAST PASS
  • Confined space rescue
  • Elevated platform ticket
  • Telehandler forklift ticket
  • CROR qualified (expired)

Timeline

Owner -miner

Caldari Mining And Transportation Inc.
04.2021 - Current

Transport Driver

Teamsters 155
06.2020 - Current

Chip hauler

Sutco - Transportation Specialists
09.2018 - 10.2019

Transport Driver

Sunbelt Rentals,(film division
05.2018 - 09.2018

Driver,Shunter

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd.
09.2017 - 02.2018

Deckhand/Hostler

BC Ferries
06.1996 - 11.2016

Train Conductor

BC Rail
01.1986 - 06.1996

bridge watchman - Marine watchkeeping

BCIT

Bachelor of Science - Geology

University of Lethbridge

Associate of Science - Forestry Management

Okanogan College
Russell Salestransport specialist