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Saleem Kafi

Chilliwack,BC

Summary

Hardworking Operator skilled in equipment operation and site maintenance. Always ready for any assignment and willing to help team members with repair work, clean up and special tasks. Follows directions well and always maintains safety standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Farm and Field Soil Services
Chilliwack, British Columbia
02.2024 - Current

Operated bobcats, dosers, excavators, and backhoes for efficient site preparation.

Obtained analytical and environmental reports to ensure compliance with regulations.

Applied for and secured ALC permits to facilitate project progression.

Manager

Della Terra Soil Services
Chilliwack, British Columbia
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
  • Ditched and backfilled steep terrain and side slopes, utilizing vacuum lifters, shaker buckets, and hammers.
  • Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks of excavator such as fluid levels, hoses, belts and filters.
  • Operated scales, screener, and rock crusher.
  • Built a wet and dry cell.

Lead Greenskeeper

Iatse Local 891
Burnaby, BC
03.2015 - 03.2022
  • Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Improved appearance of greens and planted new trees and shrubbery.
  • Planned gardens and beds with seasonal displays.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Owner/Operator

Safer Demo and Bobcat Services
Abbotsford, BC
02.2007 - 02.2015
  • Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Ditched and backfilled steep terrain and side slopes, utilizing vacuum lifters, shaker buckets and hammers.
  • Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
  • Regulated speed and direction of loader or dozer.
  • Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.

Education

2 Years Forestry - Forestry

BCIT
Burnaby, BC

Some College (No Degree) -

Levit Machinery
Coquitlam, BC

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Problem-Solving
  • Vehicle and Equipment Repair
  • Decorative Landscaping
  • Sod Laying
  • Tree Pruning and Removal
  • Work Organization and Prioritization
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Deck Installation
  • Snow and Ice Removal
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Safety Program Understanding
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Farm and Field Soil Services
02.2024 - Current

Manager

Della Terra Soil Services
03.2022 - 11.2023

Lead Greenskeeper

Iatse Local 891
03.2015 - 03.2022

Owner/Operator

Safer Demo and Bobcat Services
02.2007 - 02.2015

2 Years Forestry - Forestry

BCIT

Some College (No Degree) -

Levit Machinery
Saleem Kafi