1. To Whom it may concern,
Re: Heavy Equipment operator
Dear sir or madam,
After a successful career of over 25 years in the agriculture and construction industries, I am
ready to pursue a change. That being said, if your company requires a high-energy, heavy
equipment operator with a no-excuses attitude who is up to any task, then I'm the person you're
seeking! My qualifications and experience will enable me to exceed your expectations. Let me
show you how:
My Qualifications
 High School Diploma Graduate with a
valid Class 3 Operator’s license with Q
Endorsement and clean driving
abstract
 3.5 Years experience driving Cat
equipment. ie: haul trucks, graders,
dozers,P&H Shovels and small
loaders.
 Over 25 years industrial driving and
customer service experience in the
agricultural and construction fields;
extensive heavy equipment operating
experience
 An allergy to the “it’s not my job”
attitude coupled with a willingness to
get things done; physically fit and able
to work outdoors in any weather
condition; punctual, efficient and
friendly; flexible and available to work
a variety of shifts
 Excellent understanding of traffic laws
and trucking regulations in different
jurisdictions; well versed in how to
conduct pre-trip, load check, enroute
check and post-trip inspections
 Computer skills:Excel, MS Word,
Internet, Email and Data Entry
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you or one of your colleagues for an interview to
discuss how my skills can be of immediate benefit. I can be reached at my home phone number,
403-331-1962, to arrange for a meeting at a mutually convenient time.
Sincerely,
Kerry Nabzoniak
Encl.
Kerry Nabzoniak
1925 9th St.
Coaldale, AB T1M 1A8
Tel: (403) 331-1962
Email: kerry42@shaw.ca

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Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator
Recognized for long hours, commitment to customers, attention to detail, professionalism,
and follow-up
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
 High School Graduate with a valid Class 3 Operator’s license with Q Endorsement and
clean driving abstract
 3.5 years experience driving haul trucks. Catapillar 789C, 793C, 793D, 793F. Cat 16H,
16M, and 24M graders. Cat 10T and 11T dozers. P&H 4100 & 2800 Electric shovels.
Fully qualified to do pre-trip inspections on all equipment.
 Over 15 years industrial driving and customer service experience in the agricultural and
construction fields; extensive heavy equipment operating experience
 Physically fit and able to work outdoors in any weather condition; punctual, efficient and
friendly; flexible and available to work a variety of shifts
 Excellent understanding of traffic laws and trucking regulations in different jurisdictions;
well versed in how to conduct pre-trip, load check, enroute check and post-trip
inspections
 Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Email and Data Entry
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Vehicle Expertise:
 Operated Cat 789C, 793C, 793D, 793F haul trucks. 16H, 16M, and 24M Graders. 10T
and 11T Cat dozers.
 Over 1 million kilometres driving commercial vehicles loaded with general freight
 Operated several tractor/trailer rigs 20 years
 Driven water trucks 10 years
Heavy Equipment and related technical skills:
 Operated shovels, trucks, graders, dozers, tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-
propelled machinery
 Set up and operated irrigation equipment
 Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment
 Trained workers in vehicle maintenance and repair procedures
 Secured cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders and covers
 Followed special procedures related to specific cargo, such as checking refrigeration
systems while carrying frozen foods and providing food and water while carrying livestock
 Drove trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, in
order to transport and deliver products, livestock and other materials
 Drove trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes, in order to
 document weights and to comply with Provincial and State regulations
 Cranked trailer landing gear up and down to safely secure vehicles
 Checked conditions of trailers after contents had been unloaded to ensure that there
 had been no damage
 Installed and removed special equipment such as tire chains, grader blades, plow
 blades and sanders
 Climbed ladders to inspect loads after loading was complete, in order to ensure that
cargo was secure

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 Performed emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires and installing light
bulbs, tire chains and spark plugs
Customer Service/Administration/Leadership:
 Obtained receipts and signatures when loads were delivered and collected payment for
services when required
 Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following
applicable Provincial, State and Federal regulations
 Read bills of lading to determine assignment details
 Gave directions to labourers who were packing goods and moving them onto trailers
 Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations and damage to the vehicles
 Inventoried and inspected goods to be moved, in order to determine quantities and
 conditions
 Operated equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios and telephones to
exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors and other drivers
EXPERIENCE:
Teck Coal Equipment operator 2011- present
(still holds this position)
Operate Cat haul trucks of various sizes, graders, dozers, and P&H shovels.
Do pre-trip inspection of equipment
Spotting and zero spotting at various types of loading equipment.
Hillman Farms Ltd. Contract Manager Coaldale, AB 2002- 2011
 Operate trucks, tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery
 Set up and operate irrigation equipment
 Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment
 Train workers in vehicle maintenance and repair procedures
 Oversee day to day business operations including administration, employee scheduling,
accounting, customer service, contract management
Unger Construction Manager (contract) Brandon, MB 2000
 Contracted to oversee the design and construction of a 10,000 head feed lot
Konen Farms Ltd. Manager Iron Springs, AB 1999-2002
Concrete Restorations Owner/Operator Calgary, AB 1997-1999
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Class 3 Operator’s License Cochrane, AB
Q Endorsement Cochrane, AB
Grade 12 Diploma
Yorkton Regional High School Yorkton, SK
REFERENCES: Available upon request

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Pit Utility / Haul Truck Driver
Coal Operations - Multiple Locations
Date Posted: Jan 04, 2011
Closing Date: Apr 29, 2011
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral
development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc and energy.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under
the symbols TCK.A and TCK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TCK.
Further information about Teck can be found at www.teck.com.
We are currently seeking an individual in the role of:
Pit Utility / Haul Truck Driver - Multiple locations - Elk Valley, BC and Hinton, Alberta, Canada
Reporting to the Pit Foreman
Responsibilities:
* Equipment operation
* Heavy lifting and the ability to work outdoors in any condition
* Previous heavy equipment operation or industrial experience an asset
* Extensive training will be provided to those selected
Qualifications:
* High school diploma
* Equipment experience an asset
* Valid class 5 drivers license
* We currently have positions available at both our Elk Valley and Hinton locations. Please be
clear and specify at the top of your resume which area(s) you would like to be considered
Teck Coal is committed to work life balance; this position entails a 4X4 shift rotation, two 12 hour
day shifts and two 12 hour night shifts.
When combined with the natural beauty and significant outdoor recreation offered in the Rocky
Mountains of south eastern British Columbia our employment opportunities are truly unmatched.
Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and
cover letter electronically. To apply for this position, please click here.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however,
only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary
disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all
applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.