Michael Severinski

Experience

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  Veri Trucking.

  Jun 2000 - Aug 2002

  Lead Driver - Team International Long Haul (O.T.R).

  First position as a Class 1 driver. Team long haul driver hauling goods in 48’ and 53’ Van\Reefer trailers to and from various locations throughout Canada and United States. Before becoming the Lead Driver after a short four months, I created the simple yet detailed paperwork system to be used in all units using what was present and ideas from the owner and myself. Teach and mentor new drivers. Training them to become Lead Drivers for new equipment as was purchased. Paperwork always neat and correct for D.O.T when requested, border crossings, customs brokers, customers, Owner and Veri staff. Strong communication (via cell phone) with dispacth to keep the unit moving and inform owner of repairs and maintenance needs. Qualcomm satellite systems used to dispatch, track and communicate. Show less

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  National Courier

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2004

  City P&D and short haul

  Trucking/Courier company whom hired out tractor trailer and 1-3 ton drivers for city p&d and short haul. Tractor trailer drivers hired to cartage companies for hourly and sometimes even contract based work. I quickly became a valued employee having exceptional customer service, organizational, administrative and driving skills which kept me in demand by customers until I worked and carried a contract that was awarded. Can explain more in person at interview. Sometimes used for highway work loading at various Southern Alberta locations. Obtained LCV (Longer Combination Vehicle) certification. Work didn’t come as promised so was let lapse. Show less

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  Westcan Bulk Transport

  Feb 2004 - Jun 2005

  International Super A/B Bulk Driver, Yard Person & Equipment Operator

  Western Canada and Northwest US long haul pulling bulk (Super A or B combination) Hopper, End or End/Side dump, Tanker (Baffle and Non Baffle – Emulsion Oil, Hot Oil, Fuel), Pneumatic, Anhydrous Ammonia, and Live Bottom trailers. Paperwork and logs provided on a timely basis. Communication kept with dispatch and customers. Company lends drivers to other terminals for temporary use. Yard Person & Equipment Operator: Operate John Deere 444E front end wheel loader moving product from large Quonsets to load trucks, move and unload rail cars, maintain dirt yard and clear paved lots. Operate scale house weighing incoming and outgoing trucks ensuring nobody overweight loads and maximum payload given. Provide paperwork. Receive goods. Travel to and from various customers with mobile auger system for loading and deliveries. Shuttle seasonal trailers, move trucks, and supply wash bay and shop with equipment needs. Show less

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  Stan Poulsen Trucking Ltd.

  Jun 2005 - Nov 2006

  Dump Truck with pup trailer

  Residential, Commercial, Road Construction, Demolition, and Loam deliveries. Company contracts trucks as requested but mainly to KLS. Projects such as G-E-5 (Glenmore - Elbow Drive - 5th St. interchange), Stony Trail/16th Ave (Hwy. 1) interchange, Foothills Hospital/Alberta Children’s Hospital bridge/intersection, ring road and various high rise basements. Picked for loam deliveries by KLS because of my ability to safely back into tight residential properties with a pup trailer and unload without causing damage to building or property. Trusted to receive payments from select customers. Show less

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  Heisler Cafe

  Oct 2006 - Jul 2007

  Entrepreneur

  Owned and operated a small restaurant in the Village of Heisler. Cook, clean, serve & prepare meals for customers in a timely fashion. Providing the best customer service. Building strong relationships with local and other patrons. Plan daily specials and events such as Steak Nights with attached Tavern. Travel to Camrose and Red Deer to purchase products and supplies. Staff of two of us.

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  Teamsters Union Local 362 (Construction Division)

  Jul 2007 - now

  Utility Driver

  Contracted to Jacobs Industrial Services, KBR, VOICE, Transfield and other contractors in Oil and Gas or Pipeline via Teamsters Union Local 362 dispatch. Range from few days to long term. Dependant on contractor needs. Worked at: Suncor (Millennium, Fort Hills), Syncrude (Main, Aurora), Shell (Scotford, Albian Sands) and Conoco Phillips (Surmont 2) sites. Utility drivers professionally operate all styles of commercial vehicles. MINIMUM training required by Teamsters Local 362 for dispatch consideration: Valid Class 1 License, ORO-OSSA, CSTS-09, T.D.G\W.H.M.I.S, C.V.I, Air Brakes, Weights & Dimensions, Cargo Securement, P.D.I.C, and must agree to and pass pre employment and post incident drug and alcohol testing. Operate 1 ton and larger flat deck truck, 9\15 passenger van or Bus, Tractor trailer, Zoom boom (Telehandler), Forklift, Front end loader and 30-100 ton straight and articulating Rock trucks to transport workers, tools, materials, supplies, small equipment, and excavated material/debris to construct and maintain Oil Sand and Industrial sites. Participate in daily toolbox meetings. Complete a detailed F.L.R.A (Field Level Risk Assessment, JHA, SPA, START etc.) describing tasks, hazards, elimination, and special equipment needed. Communication with everyone via personal interaction or radio to maintain safe and productive work on schedule. Show less

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  ETS

  Jun 2018 - now

  CTO

  Operate buses to move the citizens and visitors of Edmonton safely to their destinations in a timely fashion. Offering top notch customer service and safety in driving.