WILL HILTON
Yorkton,Canada
Summary
Experienced and versatile professional with a proven track record in diverse industries. Skilled in collaborating with teams to efficiently deliver projects with precision. Known for quickly mastering new skills, leading to successful team outcomes and operational enhancements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialized Equipment Operator
Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated specialized equipment for the production and manufacturing of asphalt on-site, across many parts of Saskatchewan's highway infrastructure.
- Directed and controlled traffic in accordance with job requirements, ministry regulations, and Saskatchewan traffic laws.
Chainsaw Operator
Vancouver Island Tree
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Operated chainsaws to perform precise cutting and felling of trees in diverse environments.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all chainsaw operations to minimize risks.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling, safety procedures, and operational best practices.
- Conducted regular maintenance on chainsaws and related equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Groundman
Asplundh Tree Expert
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Mixed and applied herbicide to vegetation at risk of interfering with Saskpower's power infrastructure.
- Cut, mulched, and chipped trees and other vegetation under or around powerlines and other forms of power structures.
Slot Attendant
Painted Hand Casino
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Responded to jackpot alarms and located patron to issue payout.
- Trained new Slot Attendants on job duties, company policies, and customer service best practices.
- Verified patron identification to validate age and adhere to casino regulations for cash payouts.
- Issued payout winnings, processing large sums or cashing out slot machine tickets.
- Repaired slot machine malfunctions on gaming floor.
Wash Bay Tech
Rocky Mountain Equipment
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Washing/detailing all manner of farm equipment and the safe operation of such.
- Vacuumed and cleaned vehicle interiors, including upholstery, carpets, and windows.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment storage areas.
- Provided assistance with moving vehicles around facility.
Railcar Mechanic
Cando Rail
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Cleaning and repairing rail cars that transported mainly potash, but also grain, phosphor, nitrate, etc
- Identified component repair requirements by carefully assessing bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels and other parts.
- Recorded details of completed repairs in computer database for tracking purposes.
- Welded metal components together during repair process using welding equipment.
Labourer
W.I.L Demolition & Salvage
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Gutting and rebuilding portions of the Morris Building on York Road.
- Modified buildings through wall demolition, replacement or construction.
- Conducted site preparations and clean-up before and after project execution.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials from trucks and into job sites.
Courier
Nelson Courier
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Delivery of freight, UPS parcels, FedEx parcels and others in Yorkton and the surrounding area
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on delivery vehicles, including refueling and tire pressure assessment.
- Reported any vehicle maintenance issues immediately.
- Managed daily schedule efficiently by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and distance between destinations.
Labourer
Grain Millers Canada Corp.
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Stacking, packing, wrapping and moving palettes of 50lb bagged oats
- Moved up and into their shelving positions by forklift
Labourer
Rino Roadbuilding
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Building road and masonry for a small bridge by the new Parkland College
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials from trucks and into job sites.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure tasks were completed efficiently.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to meet established standards.
Truss Assembler, ALS Computerized Saw Operator
Penn Truss
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Assembly and construction of trusses, then overseeing the milling/cutting of lumber for the truss parts to be assembled by the assembly team.
- Supported production team by cross-training in multiple roles.
- Collaborated with designers and engineers during product development stages.
- Performed fast-paced manual and machine-assisted assembly work for various industries.
Trackman
Cariboo Central Railroading
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Participating the construction of new track, retrofitting old track, rebuilding old track, building rail crossings on both gravel roads and highway asphalt, operating all manner of on-rail equipment, and many kinds of off rail equipment.
- Some supervisory experience working with and training new trackman.
- Prepared rails for installation through safe use of rail saws to obtain needed lengths.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers and supervisors about project progress or concerns.
Railcar Cleaner/Repair
Parkland Manufacturing
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Sweeping/cleaning and repairing railcars used in the transport of potash, nitrate, and grain
- Operating manlift for the opening of the lids on the cars
- Operating the industrial vacuum for the emptying of the cars to be cleaned
Detailer
Capital KIA
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Washing/cleaning/detailing and delivering of vehicles bought and sold by Capital KIA
- Secondary job of assisting mechanics with their needs
Dairy/Frozen Associate
Wal-Mart
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Attending to all needs of the Dairy and frozen food sections simultaneously
- Stocking, inventory, bookkeeping, customer service, etc
Cook
Burger King
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Cooking, cleaning and customer service duties
Education
Youth Employment Skills And Strategy
Suncrest College
Yorkton, Saskatchewan03.2024
High school - Grades 9 To 12
Yorkton Regional High School
Yorkton, Saskatchewan01.2012
Skills
- Accident-Free Driving Record
- Auto Detailing
- Autobody Repair
- Basic Carpentry
- Manlift Operator
- Mechanically Inclined
- Operation of All Manner of Equipment
- Plasma & Oxy-Acetylene Cutting
- Proficient Welder
- Railroad Equipment Operation
- Team Player
- Understanding Blueprints and CAD Diagrams
- AutoCAD
- Computer Aided Design
- Computer Hardware Technician
- Computer Software Technician
- Computer-Assisted Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
- Network Administration
- Mixing Herbicide
- Applying Herbicide
- Chainsaw Operation
- Wood Chipper Operation
- Specialty Equipment Operation (Road Building)
- Traffic Direction and Control
LANGUAGE
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Food Safe, 2024-02-01
- CPR/First Aid, 2024-02-01
- Service Best, 2024-02-01
- WHMIS, 2024-02-01
- Fall Arrest, 2022-09-01
- ERailsafe, 2017-07-01
Timeline
Specialized Equipment Operator
Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways
06.2025 - Current
Chainsaw Operator
Vancouver Island Tree
02.2025 - 06.2025
Groundman
Asplundh Tree Expert
09.2024 - 02.2025
Slot Attendant
Painted Hand Casino
02.2024 - 09.2024
Wash Bay Tech
Rocky Mountain Equipment
07.2023 - 12.2023
Railcar Mechanic
Cando Rail
07.2022 - 02.2023
Labourer
W.I.L Demolition & Salvage
09.2021 - 03.2022
Courier
Nelson Courier
04.2020 - 11.2020
Labourer
Grain Millers Canada Corp.
11.2019 - 01.2020
Labourer
Rino Roadbuilding
04.2018 - 07.2018
Trackman
Cariboo Central Railroading
03.2017 - 11.2017
Truss Assembler, ALS Computerized Saw Operator
Penn Truss
02.2017 - 03.2018
Railcar Cleaner/Repair
Parkland Manufacturing
08.2013 - 04.2016
Detailer
Capital KIA
08.2012 - 07.2013
Dairy/Frozen Associate
Wal-Mart
06.2010 - 06.2011
Cook
Burger King
09.2008 - 05.2010
Youth Employment Skills And Strategy
Suncrest College
High school - Grades 9 To 12
Yorkton Regional High School
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies: Automobiles, Music, Camping, Computer Repair, Video Games
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