Rod Bernasky

Heavy Equipment Operator operating haul trucks, loaders, and dozers across remote mining and industrial sites. Handles open-pit mining equipment, pre-operational checks, and field-level hazard assessments while keeping production moving in demanding conditions. Brings a safety-first approach shaped by pulp and paper mill work, turnaround support, and equipment care routines.

Heavy Equipment Operator - Bullitt Staffing Inc. - Ekati Diamond Mine

• Operated [number] haul trucks annually on remote mine routes while following site safety and production standards.
• Operated haul trucks, loaders, and dozers in open pit mine operation experience to support steady production.
• Performed preventive maintenance and routine checks, reporting issues before they reduced equipment availability.
• Applied WHMIS 2015 Worker Education and Confined Space Awareness to support safe work in remote conditions.

Heavy Equipment Operator, Working Lead Hand - Catalyst Crofton Pulp & Paper Division - Crofton, BC

• Maintained zero sick days while supporting safe, reliable operations across mill work.
• Completed [number] pre-operational equipment checks weekly to support safe, production-ready equipment.
• Trained new employees on safe operation of scissor lifts, GLGs, loaders, dozers, skid steers, and lift trucks.
• Led safety talks and demonstrations to reinforce equipment care and safe work practices with employees.
• Operated heavy equipment safely and efficiently, coordinated with other drivers, and supported production targets.

Heavy Equipment Operator (Kearl) - North American Construction Group - Fort McMurray, AB

(2021 - 2022)

• Operated haul trucks, loaders, and dozers in open-pit conditions to support steady mine production.
• Performed routine maintenance and preventive checks, reporting defects promptly to reduce downtime.
• Followed site safety procedures and coordinated with supervisors, spotters, and dispatch on haul routes and work areas.

Heavy Equipment Operator - ClearStream Energy Services - Fort McMurray, Alberta

(2008 - 2008)

• Operated haul trucks and dozers in open pit mine conditions at Syncrude Aurora Mine.
• Graded soil material to maintain proper lift thickness for safe, efficient placement.
• Supported tailings cell construction with dozers and loaders at Syncrude Canada in Fort McMurray.

Grade 12 High School Diploma - Chemainus Secondary School