SPENCER CATES
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Experienced DZ Driver with over 7 years in truck driving, including 3.5 years focused on operating a tri-axle blower truck. Skilled in loading and operating equipment, leading teams, and managing daily operations. Proficient in various truck types, including hooklift and hydrovac, with a strong commitment to safety and efficiency on active jobsites.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
DZ Driver / Blower Truck Operator
BLOWER EXPRESS SERVICES INC.
Ottawa, Canada
05.2024 - Current
- Lead daily blower-truck operations on assigned jobsites, ensuring completion of work safely and efficiently while coordinating with one helper.
- Operate a 35-ft tri-axle specialized blower truck and remote-control blower system for commercial, residential, park and green-roof projects.
- Load the blower truck using a Merlo telehandler and manage material flow during soil, mulch and aggregate applications.
- Train and coach new employees and labourers on blower-truck operations, equipment procedures, jobsite workflow, and safety practices to enhance team competency.
- Coordinate helper's work, ensuring accuracy, safety, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Operated hooklift and stone slinger trucks for site operations.
- Handle required operational paperwork, logs and documentation; perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections and report deficiencies.
- Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance and follow Working at Heights and site-specific safety procedures.
Road Sweeper Driver
TAMAX
Ottawa, Canada
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Operated road sweeper trucks on municipal, commercial, and construction routes to ensure clean and safe road conditions.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to identify and report mechanical or operational issues, ensuring vehicle readiness.
- Navigated safely around traffic, pedestrians, and active work zones to maintain efficient route schedules and enhance public safety.
Hydrovac Operator
DIRECT BORE
Ottawa, Canada
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated hydrovac truck for safe and efficient excavation and underground utility daylighting.
- Collaborated with construction and utility crews on active jobsites to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Conducted vehicle and equipment inspections, adhering to excavation and jobsite safety procedures to maintain operational integrity.
DZ Delivery Driver
THE WOOD SOURCE
Ottawa, Canada
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated Freightliner flatbed trucks with Moffett truck-mounted forklifts for efficient delivery of lumber and building materials.
- Used the Moffett to load, unload and position lumber and building materials at customer locations.
- Utilized Moffett to load, unload, and position lumber and building materials at customer locations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Executed deliveries across Ottawa and surrounding areas, managing routes up to 400 km to meet customer needs.
- Performed vehicle inspections and maintained delivery schedules.
5-Ton Truck Driver
SPEEDY MOVERS
Ottawa, Canada
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Operated 5-ton trucks to transport equipment, furniture, tools, and freight efficiently across Ottawa and surrounding areas.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded materials while planning routes and maintaining timely delivery schedules.
- Conducted vehicle inspections and reported maintenance requirements to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
Education
Civil Engineering Technology - Coursework
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON 01.2025 - 04.2025
Communications - Coursework
Carleton University
09.2016 - 04.2017
Skills
- 35-ft Tri-Axle Blower
- Hooklift Truck
- Hydrovac Truck
- Road / Street Sweeper
- Stone Slinger
- Merlo Telehandler
- Flatbed / Moffett
- Box / 5-Ton Trucks
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Material Loading & Handling
- Route Planning
- Jobsite Safety
- Crew Coordination
- New Employee Training
- Team leadership
- DZ / Air Brake
Certification
- Ontario DZ Driver's Licence
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Working at Heights Certification
- WHMIS Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Civil Engineering Technology - Coursework
Algonquin College
01.2025 - 04.2025
DZ Driver / Blower Truck Operator
BLOWER EXPRESS SERVICES INC.
05.2024 - Current
Road Sweeper Driver
TAMAX
03.2024 - 05.2024
Hydrovac Operator
DIRECT BORE
05.2023 - 09.2023
DZ Delivery Driver
THE WOOD SOURCE
03.2022 - 04.2023
5-Ton Truck Driver
SPEEDY MOVERS
05.2019 - 02.2022
Communications - Coursework
Carleton University
09.2016 - 04.2017