Travis Booth
Kananaskis,AB
Summary
Seasoned candidate operates variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Snow Cat Operator
Nakiska Ski Area
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines during snowcat operation.
- Collaborated with mountain operations team to develop efficient grooming schedules, maximizing the use of available resources.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- worked flexible night/day shift schedules according to the needs of employer.
Snowmaker
Nakiska Ski Area
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Have gained valuable experience working at a ski hill, working and living with Canadians and other tourists.
- Adapted to extreme weather conditions.
- worked 12 hour shifts for a month straight as part of the end of snowmaking 'skeleton crew'.
- Achieved snowmaker of the week award
Construction Crew Leader
Valmec
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Read blueprints to mark construction sites and establish accurate alignment of structure
- Adhered to strict project time frames
- Ran a crew of over 12 personnel
- Executed pipeline installation work in high traffic roadways and residential areas
- Trained younger personnel
- Liaised with public, traffic management, subcontractors, engineers, and business owners.
Operator
Valmec
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Backfill and clean up work with bobcats and skid steers
- Operated various diggers (1.7t, 5t, 8t, 12t, 32t)
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety procedures to establish skilled and knowledgeable workforce
- Adhered to safety protocols and procedures to promote safe working environment and prevent accidents or injuries
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance tasks on equipment, identifying and addressing issues or malfunctions
- Worked scheduled shift hours and offered flexibility with scheduling overtime and weekends
- Operated small machinery such as road saws, quick cuts, jackhammers, etc.
Laborer
Valmec
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Operated pneumatic and electrical tools with strong attention to safety
- Helped achieve team goals and production deadlines by prioritizing tasks and supporting skilled workers
- Trained and mentored new laborers to provide guidance on best practices and techniques
- Contributed to on-time project completion, closely following foreman instructions and job specifications.
Crew Member
Kmart
08.2018 - 05.2020
Crew Member
McDonald's
06.2015 - 01.2019
Education
No Degree -
Governor Stirling
Skills
- Basic/Advanced Traffic Management
- PVC Pipelaying Certification
- Rigging and Dogman Certification
- Working at Heights and Confined Spaces Ticket
- First Aid Training
- Skid Steer/Digger Ticket
- Operate Small Machinery Ticket
Timeline
Snow Cat Operator
Nakiska Ski Area
02.2024 - Current
Snowmaker
Nakiska Ski Area
10.2023 - 01.2024
Construction Crew Leader
Valmec
06.2022 - 09.2023
Operator
Valmec
09.2021 - 06.2022
Laborer
Valmec
05.2020 - 09.2021
Crew Member
Kmart
08.2018 - 05.2020
Crew Member
McDonald's
06.2015 - 01.2019
No Degree -
Governor Stirling
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