LUCAS ANDREW
Dawson Creek,BC
Summary
Resourceful professional with extensive experience in emergency response and crew leadership, notably as a Section Commander with the Canadian Rangers. Proven ability in search and rescue operations and off-road equipment operation, consistently enhancing team collaboration and safety standards in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Canadian Ranger- Section Commander
Canadian Army Reserve
Dawson Creek, BC
10.2023 - Current
- Support search and rescue efforts in remote areas.
- Participate in training exercises with other ranger patrols and the Canadian Armed Forces.
- Operate off-road equipment.
- Assist with relief work in natural disasters, like forest fires.
- Participating in and supporting community events.
Trucker, Wrapper & Grader
Louisiana Pacific Canada Limited
Dawson Creek, BC
02.2021 - Current
- Operate the forklift to place the finished product in the warehouse.
- Grade out deficiencies in the product.
- Work in teams to package and tag products.
- Member of JHSC advocating health and safety on site.
- Forklift Operator and Trainer.
- Part of the Rescue Team and Crew First Aid.
- Scaffold Safety Inspector on site.
Certified Utility Arborist- Crew Foreman
Asplundh
Kamloops, BC
01.2016 - 02.2021
- Climbed and rigged trees for removal and hazard prevention along power lines.
- Operated a 5-ton truck, equipped with an aerial lift and dump box.
- Foreman for my crew, which involves multiple crew members and is responsible for multiple pieces of equipment while working all over the province.
- Operated consistently in proximity to energized power lines, maintaining crew safety.
- Participated in collaborative storm work alongside multiple crews and companies.
Labourer
Acres Enterprises
Kamloops, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Build concrete forms, tie rebar for concrete, and finish concrete.
- Working and operating, laying conduit and pipe.
- Operated a skid steer, a D-5 dozer, and a backhoe and worked with a crane operator.
- Worked on constructing the BCLC, North Thompson Emergency Water Intake Building, and Merritt Biomass Power Plant.
Apprentice Utility Arborist
Quad L Enterprise
, Canada
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Pruning and rigging trees, working under supervision.
- Operating company vehicles and equipment.
- Experienced with different chainsaws.
Education
High School Diploma -
Peter Skene Ogden
100 Mile House, BC01.2007
Skills
- Search and rescue
- Off-road equipment operation
- Emergency response
- First aid certification
- Risk assessment
- Team collaboration
- Crew leadership
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Class 5 Drivers License 15 Vehicles with Air Brakes Endorsement
- WUAA/HEBC Falling & Bucking Endorsement
- Intermediate First Aid- WorkSafeBC
- Certified Utility Arborist
Timeline
Canadian Ranger- Section Commander
Canadian Army Reserve
10.2023 - Current
Trucker, Wrapper & Grader
Louisiana Pacific Canada Limited
02.2021 - Current
Certified Utility Arborist- Crew Foreman
Asplundh
01.2016 - 02.2021
Labourer
Acres Enterprises
01.2014 - 01.2016
Apprentice Utility Arborist
Quad L Enterprise
01.2010 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Peter Skene Ogden
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