Terence Bernhardt
Inuvik,NT
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bob's Welding Ltd
Inuvik, NT
03.2025 - Current
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment, and materials with a loader and an end dump.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Executed scheduled water truck service calls efficiently.
- Executed scheduled and emergency vacuum truck service calls.
- Efficiently stacked wood using a loader.
- Etcetera
Airfield Maintenance Specialist
GNWT
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Ensuring the safe and reliable operation of airport surfaces, including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, airport building entrances, and parking lots, by performing tasks such as surface condition reporting and implementing maintenance programs according to federal regulations and standards.
- Completed comprehensive training on diverse airport maintenance equipment through digital modules.
- Removes snow, water, ice, and other impediments from the apron, taxiways, runways, public access roads, parking areas, meteorological and telecommunications sites, and other airfield/airport surfaces.
- Operates specialized heavy equipment, including industrial snow blowers, snow plows, sweepers, graders, gravel trucks, loaders, backhoes, crawlers, trenchers, tractors, mowers, and rollers.
- Maintains an adequate supply of materials, parts, and equipment, as directed by the Supervisor.
- Reports on runway surface condition and foreign object damage.
- Installs, maintains, and repairs fencing and signage. Installs, maintains, and repairs storm drainage systems.
- Identifies unsafe airport surfaces requiring maintenance.
- Maintains all paved aircraft movement surfaces and roadways by applying crack sealing and jet sealants.
- Paints all airside runways, taxiways, ramp areas, and road surfaces with center lines, hold pattern lines, and numbers.
- Identifies repairs to winter heavy equipment to be scheduled for summer maintenance.
- Checks mobile equipment prior to use.
- Records and reports on equipment, facility, and system deficiencies. Maintains all required records.
- Performs minor repairs and/or assists the Airport Mechanic in performing major repair services to heavy equipment (oiling and greasing).
- Monitors mobile equipment performance during operations, and maintains equipment operations records.
- Keeps the airports in a safe state and clean appearance.
- Maintain all airport surfaces, including runways, taxiways, aprons, and roadways.
- Winter snow removal, runway surface condition reporting, roadway and drainage ditch grading, asphalt crack sealing, line painting, and jet sealing.
- Communicate on VHF radios with CAR's observer communicators while performing airfield maintenance duties to ensure that clearing and maintenance continue with minimum interruption of air traffic.
Public Works Maintenance Worker
City of Yellowknife
Yellowknife, NT
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed snow removal operations by plowing roads with heavy machinery during winter months.
- Assisted with snow removal in winter months including shoveling sidewalks, plowing driveways and salting icy areas.
- Maintained proper alignment of roadway and traffic signage.
- Installed signs along roadways warning drivers of potential hazards or upcoming speed limit changes.
- Utilized specialized tools such as jackhammers to break up concrete surfaces for repair or replacement purposes.
- Etcetera
Yard Keeper/Truck Driver
Home Hardware Building Centre
Yellowknife, NT
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Transported material between locations using hand truck, dolly or forklift.
- Unloaded incoming shipments from trucks manually or with machinery.
- Operated forklifts, skid steers, man lifts and other equipment safely.
- Accurately assembled orders and built loads for delivery.
- Loaded lumber onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Sorted and stacked lumber based on size and type according to company and regulatory policies.
- Assisted contractors and other customers find products and load vehicles.
- Checked shipments against invoices to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Assisted customers with selecting materials for their projects.
- Handled customer purchases, processed paperwork, collected payments and organized deliveries.
- Checked incoming shipments for accuracy and quality control.
- Followed safety protocols while working in the yard environment.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Organized the yard according to product type and size.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Manager
Jiffy Lube
Yellowknife, NT
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Managed recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of staff.
- Oversee, lead, and train a team.
- Serve retail and commercial customers to make Jiffy Lube their one-stop shop.
- Maintain awareness and knowledge of current sales, and sales targets.
- Conduct sales transactions with adherence to store/company policies and procedures.
- Participate in training programs, learning about our products, our programs, and our customers.
- Represent Jiffy Lube in a professional and positive manner.
- Assist other store team members as needed
Freight Handler
Matco
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved freight within a terminal using both manual and mechanical equipment.
- Loads and unloads freight from trucks, trailers, or other vehicles.
- Uses manual and mechanical equipment, like pallet jacks, forklifts, and hand trucks.
- Ensures freight is properly secured to prevent damage during transport.
- Moves freight within the terminal, yard, or worksite to designated storage, or loading areas.
- Stacks, assembles, and bands freight on pallets.
Education
Class 1 with Air Endorsement - Arctic Defensive Driving
Arctic Defensive Driving
Yellowknife01-2016
High School Diploma -
SHSS
Inuvik, NT06-2005
Skills
- Valid driver’s license (Class 1 and Class 3) with air endorsement
- Equipment operation
- VHF radio communication
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- & so much more not mentioned
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Bob's Welding Ltd
03.2025 - Current
Airfield Maintenance Specialist
GNWT
09.2024 - 03.2025
Public Works Maintenance Worker
City of Yellowknife
06.2022 - 04.2024
Yard Keeper/Truck Driver
Home Hardware Building Centre
05.2019 - 06.2022
Manager
Jiffy Lube
02.2017 - 11.2018
Freight Handler
Matco
01.2012 - 01.2013
Class 1 with Air Endorsement - Arctic Defensive Driving
Arctic Defensive Driving
High School Diploma -
SHSS
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