stephane comtois
Dieppe,NB
Summary
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Responsible equipment operator with several years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment in various sectors. Expert at smoothly handling tools to complete work. Sound knowledge of safety regulations and practices.
Seasoned equipment operator with several years of experience specializing in work. Successful at reading and following plans, operating various equipment and using tools to complete required tasks. Versatile, flexible and hardworking with history supporting teammates and receiving praise for jobs completed properly.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Owner Operator @ Stephane Comtois
Dieppe, NB
09.2002 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to complete excavation and construction tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Monitored equipment operations for compliance with industry standards.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials for operational readiness.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Security Company Owner
Pro sec enterprises
Dieppe, New Brunswick
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed business strategies to enhance market presence and customer engagement.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and service delivery.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the business, including staff management and scheduling.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure materials at competitive prices.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for services rendered.
- Actively participated in industry associations to stay up-to-date on best practices and regulations within the field.
- Identified potential solutions to issues and implemented tactics to promptly resolve.
- Implemented safety procedures across all departments of the organization.
- Hired specialists or consultants to review company's compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Tree Cutting Company Owner
K &S Tree Service
Dieppe, NB
03.2002 - 12.2021
- Managed financial records, including budgets, cash flow, invoicing, and payroll.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the business, including staff management and scheduling.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex tree removal projects safely.
- Operated chainsaws and hand tools for efficient tree cutting and removal.
- Cut limbs into manageable sizes with handsaws, pole saws, chain saws or other power equipment.
- Operated aerial lifts, chippers and stump grinders as needed for removal projects.
- Used a chainsaw to cut down trees according to safety protocols.
- Loaded logs onto trucks and trailers for transport to lumber mills or other locations.
- Organized debris piles in an efficient manner for easy disposal and cleanup operations.
- Ground stumps using specialized grinding machines equipped with carbide teeth blades.
- Prepared work sites by clearing away brush and debris prior to cutting operations.
- Removed dead, diseased or hazardous branches from trees using various cutting tools.
- Performed emergency removals of fallen or damaged trees following storms and other natural disasters.
- Followed all safety guidelines when operating heavy machinery such as cranes, loaders.
- Utilized rigging systems to lower large branches and logs safely from elevated heights.
- Climbed trees and used ropes to safely access the tree canopy.
- Inspected tools before use and maintained them in good working order.
- Conducted hazard assessments on site prior to beginning any cutting operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Melasopina College
Nanaimo, BC 09.1992 - 06.1996
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Excavation techniques
- Operational efficiency
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment operations
- Proficient with [equipment]
- Backhoe operation
- Crane operation
- Following instructions
- Load securement
- Loader operation
- Site bulldozing
- Asphalt spreading
- Grading experience
- Bulldozer operation
- Demolition procedures
- Air compressor use
- Land clearing
- Skid steer operation
- Worksite safety
- Crane operations
- Excavation and backfilling
- Hand and power tool operation
Languages
English
First Language
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- United States truck driving school, trained in the field of all forms of dump trucks flatbeds Heavy haul oversize over dimensional with a full class 1ae air brake endorced license
Affiliations
- I have a wonderful charity by the name of BIKER BUNNY NB, where at Easter I dress up in a bunny suit and I go around on my motorcycle raising money for Canadian Tire jump start program and autism NB.
Timeline
Security Company Owner
Pro sec enterprises
01.2022 - 05.2025
Equipment Operator
Owner Operator @ Stephane Comtois
09.2002 - Current
Tree Cutting Company Owner
K &S Tree Service
03.2002 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Melasopina College
09.1992 - 06.1996