Travis Rivest
North Woodslee,ON
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator with proven abilities in safe equipment operation and maintenance. Known for mechanical inclination and quick learning, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Landscape Effects
Lakeshore, ON
11.2024 - Current
- Pushed Snow, operating cat wheel loaders, pickup trucks and skid steers
- Maintained machines, salted parking lots, and greased equipment
Farm Equipment Operator
Daniher Straw Farms
South Woodslee ON
05.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained farm equipment for planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
- Assisted in routine maintenance of machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Monitored crop health and growth stages to support timely interventions and adjustments.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate daily tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
- Operating loaders, and telehandlers on the daily loading straw bales
- Facilitated smooth transportation of harvested crops to storage facilities using grain carts or other hauling equipment.
- Contributed to successful harvests by efficiently operating combine harvesters during peak seasons.
Machinist/General Laborer
Lincoln Laser Solutions
Oldcastle, ON
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components efficiently.
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure accurate part fabrication.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot machining issues promptly.
- Trained junior machinists on machinery operation and safety protocols.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
General Farm Hand
Rivest Farming
South Woodslee ON
05.2015 - 01.2021
- Skilled in a wide range of equipment operation including tractors, skid steers, excavaters, forklifts, combines
- Maintained farm infrastructure such as fences, gates, and storage facilities through regular inspection and repair work.
- Enhanced overall farm efficiency with regular maintenance and repair of farming machinery and equipment.
- Managed pest control measures effectively, reducing damage to crops and maintaining high-quality produce standards.
- Built fences, digging, site cleanups, and manual labor
Education
High School Diploma -
Essex District High School
Essex, ON06-2025
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- G Driver's license
- Safe equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Earthmoving operations
- Mechanically Inclined
- Heavy lifting
- Following directions
- Quick Learner
- Leadership Qualities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- Overhead Crane Certified
- G Drivers liscense
Interests
- Assistant Captain of the Essex 73's Hockey club
- Race dirtbikes- currently member of the Erie Ramblers Motorcycle Club
- Maintaining/repairing/modifying trucks and side by sides
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Landscape Effects
11.2024 - Current
Farm Equipment Operator
Daniher Straw Farms
05.2024 - Current
Machinist/General Laborer
Lincoln Laser Solutions
01.2021 - 05.2024
General Farm Hand
Rivest Farming
05.2015 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Essex District High School