Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Safety Tickets
Timeline
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Zachary M. Talma

Lacombe,Canada

Summary

To obtain full time employment that will allow me to continue to develop my mechanical and technical skills as I work towards completion of my Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Certification. Offering positive attitude and readiness to learn and grow within supportive team environment. Brings foundation in basic safety protocols and ability to quickly acquire new skills relevant to role. Ready to use and develop time management and operational skills in any role.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Eagle Builders
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Concrete batch plant maintenance
  • Completion of tasks identified on mobile work orders/verification of completed work
  • Further developed skills with GMAW/SMAW
  • Repaired hollow core and wall decks, pouring buckets, hopper bins
  • General equipment maintenance
  • Worked under the direction of millwrights and journeyman
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic and commitment to learning new skills

Laborer

Eagle Builders
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Stripping, prepping and securing rebar for Double T parking garage panels
  • Operated overhead crane, forklifts, and a variety of power tools and hand tools
  • Completed daily hazard assessments
  • Exemplary attendance and completion of tasks with the Infrastructure Crew Team

Tent Setup/Takedown, Delivery Driver

Special Event Rentals
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Loaded and unloaded Delivery Trucks
  • Cleaned and sanitized rental items (e.g Chairs, covers, tables, etc.)
  • General clean up in the shop to ensure a safe and clean environment
  • Pulled and restocked orders in the warehouse
  • Assisted with tent and facility (flooring) set up, take down
  • Punctual and dependable with great work ethic
  • Maintained a positive working relationship with coworkers and vendors/customers

Contract Worker

Team Roping Canada
  • Work with a team to run stripping chute
  • Staging cattle for roping and other rodeo events
  • Weekends as needed once every 2 months

General Laborer

Pentagon Farm Equipment
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in the shop
  • Assisted technicians as requested

Education

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician First Year -

Red Deer Polytechnic
12.2024

High School Diploma - strong aptitude for Mechanics and Welding

Lacombe Composite High School
Lacombe, AB
06.2023

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • High level of accountability
  • Initiative
  • Safety and compliance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Safety hazard removal
  • Willingness to learn
  • Positive attitude
  • Following instructions
  • Workplace safety
  • Area and facility cleaning
  • Safety conscious
  • Hazard identification
  • Work area cleanliness
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repairing small engines
  • Oil changes
  • Tire rotations
  • Installing brakes
  • Installing rotors
  • Engine swaps
  • Transmission jobs
  • Maintenance
  • Vehicle repairs
  • Equipment repairs
  • Wiring projects
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Equipment operation

Safety Tickets

  • Fall Protection, 01/01/24
  • Mobile elevated work platforms, 01/01/24
  • H2S Alive, 01/01/25
  • First Aid, 01/01/25

Timeline

Welder

Eagle Builders
08.2024 - 10.2024

Laborer

Eagle Builders
04.2024 - 08.2024

General Laborer

Pentagon Farm Equipment
11.2021 - 06.2022

Tent Setup/Takedown, Delivery Driver

Special Event Rentals
07.2021 - 08.2022

High School Diploma - strong aptitude for Mechanics and Welding

Lacombe Composite High School

Contract Worker

Team Roping Canada

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician First Year -

Red Deer Polytechnic
Zachary M. Talma