Tyler Swalm
Peterborough,ON
Summary
Focused leader considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Operations Supervisor
Region of Durham
09.2022 - Current
- Distribute and organize workflow.
- After hours response.
- Management of daily and after hour crews of staff/contractors.
- Respond to complaints from public and various sources to resolve issues.
- Daily record keeping.
- Advise staff and co-workers on unexpected problems to work together in a team environment to create solutions.
- Diffuse situations with public.
- Liaises with contractors to have jobs completed.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
Skilled Maintenance Worker 1
Region Of Durham
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Trained new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment and tools and apply best practices.
- Ran crews ranging from water service repairs, water main breaks, valve installations, sewer lateral repairs, hydrant and valve operation/inspection.
- Conducted repairs on infrastructure to return functionality back to normal.
Communications Officer
Local 1785
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Creation/Management of Union website & Newsletter
- Meet technological needs of the Union
- Delivery of impertinent information within Union
- Acted as point of contact for union members and external inquiries
Medium Equipment Operator
Region Of Durham
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated range of medium equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Used tandem dump trucks, front end loaders, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Snow Plow operations with front plow and wing.
Labourer
Region of Durham
11.2014 - 05.2021
- Pothole repair.
- Operation of dump trucks/front end loader/trailers.
- Set up and removal of front plows.
- Salting and plowing of Region.
- Road Patrol.
- Fire hydrant inspection/repair.
- CCTV watermain.
- Water service/main repair.
- Valve/Valve box installation/repair.
- Flushing of main and residual sampling.
- Installation of temporary Water services.
- Sewer Lateral rodding/CCTV/repair.
- Manhole Inspection/repair.
- Managing crews.
- Culvert repair/installation.
- Paving road cuts/driveways.
- Interlocking pathways/driveways.
- Topsoil/seed/sod properties.
- Locating utilities.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
OIT Operator
City of Waterloo
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Fire hydrant inspection/repair
- Operation of valve turning machine
- Service work such as service box and valve box repair
- Flushing of main and residual sampling
- Water service/main repair
- Involved with unidirectional flushing program of the City
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Pothole repair
- Operation of Dump trucks
- Operation of Loader
- Set up and removal of front plows and wings
- Salting and plowing of City
Water Services
Winter Control
Education
Diploma - Water Quality Technician
Durham College
Oshawa, ON06.2012
High School Diploma -
Ajax High School
Ajax, ON06.2010
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Contract Management
- Priority Management
- Team Assignments
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Job Assignments
- Resolving Complaints
- Supervising Employees
- Shift Coverage
- Waste Reduction
Certification
- Licensed Drinking Water Operator Certificate - Water Distribution Class 1
- Licensed Wastewater Operator License - Waste Water Collection Facility Class 1
- DZ License
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Operations Supervisor
Region of Durham
09.2022 - Current
Skilled Maintenance Worker 1
Region Of Durham
08.2022 - 09.2023
Medium Equipment Operator
Region Of Durham
05.2022 - 08.2022
Communications Officer
Local 1785
04.2020 - 09.2022
Labourer
Region of Durham
11.2014 - 05.2021
OIT Operator
City of Waterloo
04.2013 - 11.2014
Diploma - Water Quality Technician
Durham College
High School Diploma -
Ajax High School
- Licensed Drinking Water Operator Certificate - Water Distribution Class 1
- Licensed Wastewater Operator License - Waste Water Collection Facility Class 1
- DZ License
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