Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Billy BURTON

La Scie

Summary

Hardworking, diligent Heavy Equipment Operator trained to run multiple types of equipment on construction sites. Works great with team members to maintain open communication and strict safety standards. Reliable in completing accurate work, with a systematic approach and attention to detail. Looking to seek and maintain a full-time position that will allow for challenges and growth.

Overview

1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

Blundon’s trucking and excavating LTD
Milverton
08.2025 - Current
  • Excavated land for construction projects using multiple pieces of heavy equipment, enhancing site readiness.
  • Operated various heavy machinery for construction and excavation projects.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Excavated trenches for pipelines, sewers, water lines and foundations using various pieces of excavation equipment.
  • Operated excavator for site preparation and excavation tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials using heavy lifting equipment safely.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment, ensuring reliability and reducing downtime.
  • Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.

Constructed settlement ponds and spillways for water management.

Constructed drainage ditches for effective water management, preventing flooding and erosion.

Dredge Operator

Ceda
Midland
07.2023 - 08.2025
  • Operated dredging equipment to excavate materials from waterways.
  • Operated and maintained dredge equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Adjusted dredge locations in lakes using hydraulic and mechanical cable winches.
  • Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs on machinery.
  • Installed pipes from dredges to shore and pumped water from pontoons to place shore anchors.
  • Assisted in loading materials onto barges or trucks for transport off-site.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Keiwit Construction
Fort McMurray
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Operated wide range of heavy equipment regularly, demonstrating advanced skill and adaptability.
  • Moved large quantities of dirt and debris using heavy equipment to facilitate site preparation.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
  • Consistently met project demands through precise and attentive operation of heavy equipment.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

MDG Contracting
Mount Polley Mine, Likely
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Identified and mitigated safety hazards to enhance operational safety.
  • Directed and assisted workers in placing shore anchors, laying pipes from dredges to shore, and pumping water to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Verified excavation depths by lowering anchor poles with winches. to verify depths of excavations, using winches, or scan depth gauges to determine depths of excavations.
  • Engaged hydraulic pumps and controlled dredge operations by moving levers. to position dredges for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps, to raise and lower suction booms, and to control rotation of cutterheads.
  • Operated heavy equipment for efficient movement of dirt and debris, contributing to timely project completion.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/Dredge Operator

Ceda
Fort McMurray
03.2014 - 03.2018
  • Removed debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Placed anchors, cables and pipes from dredge to shore.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Operated various equipment to efficiently distribute pipeline and valves across job sites.
  • Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
  • Placed anchors, cables, and pipes from dredge to shore to facilitate secure operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cape John Collegiate
LaScie, NL

Skills

  • Machinery operation
  • Road Construction
  • Trench Work
  • Tunnel and bridge work
  • Site Preparation
  • Dirt moving and leveling
  • 3D GPS Work
  • Safety Compliance
  • Maintaining Pipelines
  • Loading bench establishment

Certification

  • Standard First Aid
  • CITC Rigging
  • CSTS
  • WHMIS/OSSA
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • Ground Disturbance
  • Class 08

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

Blundon’s trucking and excavating LTD
08.2025 - Current

Dredge Operator

Ceda
07.2023 - 08.2025

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Keiwit Construction
09.2021 - 12.2022

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

MDG Contracting
03.2018 - 12.2018

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/Dredge Operator

Ceda
03.2014 - 03.2018

High School Diploma -

Cape John Collegiate
Billy BURTON