Aden Hammond
Eden,Australia
Summary
Dedicated, punctual, hardworking and reliable driver/operator with an extensively strong background of driving a wide variety of vehicles in an abundance of high-volume environments, all with high levels of safety requirements achieved. Charismatic individual with a can-do attitude, an ability to maintain level headedness while under pressure and have comprehensive judgement to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. A strong desire to make a difference and work in a challenging and rewarding position to grow personally and professionally, while growing skills and knowledge on a daily basis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interstate Truck Driver (MC – B-Double/Road Train)
Rainfords Haulage
Melbourne, VIC
01.2025 - Current
- Delivery and pickup of refrigerated goods on tight time constraints to interstate locations in both MC & Road Trains
- Operation of B-Double, A-Double & B-Triples throughout
- High levels of safety maintained at all times, including maintaining specific site safety expectations
- Following safe manual handling requirements to avoid physical injuries
- Use of BFM and following safety fatigue management as per log book requirements
- Vehicle safety reports completed daily to high standards
- Vehicle housekeeping kept to high standards of cleanliness
- Continuous observations and a high level of knowledge of B-Double & Road Train routes throughout New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia & Queensland
Interstate Truck Driver (MC)
Bobbins
Pambula, NSW
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivery and pickup of refrigerated goods on tight time constraints to interstate locations
- High levels of safety maintained at all times, including maintaining specific site safety expectations
- High levels of manual labour required, following safe manual handling requirements to avoid physical injuries
- Use of BFM and following safety fatigue management as per log book requirements
Tipper Driver
Karreman Quarries
Brisbane, QLD
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivery of quarry products in and around SE QLD
- Daily safety vehicle checks completed in high standards
- High levels of safety maintained at all times, including maintaining specific site safety expectations
Underground Mining
Wilson Mining (Grosvenor)
Moranbah, QLD
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Install, maintain, and repair all underground services, including air/water/pump lines, ventilation bags, temporary electrical cables, submersible pumps in sumps, and underground concreting.
- Maintained high levels of workplace safety.
- Assist with the construction of ventilation walls, including installing grout, plate, and tension of cable bolts.
- Safely used hand tools to undertake certain tasks as per safety guidelines.
- Followed safe work manual handling procedures on shift
- Met environment safety expectations and maintained high levels of observation skills within a busy high risk work environment
- Worked shift work both autonomously and in a team environment successfully
- Underground safety duties including; sign maintenance, workplace housekeeping, and completing safety observations and hazard reports (take 5)
Bus & Coach Driver
Sid Foggs
Newcastle, NSW
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Driving of coaches up to 14.5m to interstate destinations for an abundance of trips – school excursions, tour experiences and rail replacements etc.
- Planned and executed multiple day trips on tight time schedules
- Daily safety vehicle checks completed to high standards
- Housekeeping duties and high levels of cleanliness of vehicles maintained
Delivery Driver (HC/MC)
Doble Express Transport
Beresfield, NSW
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Operating manual pallet jack to safely load and unload delivery trucks on a timely schedule
- Ensuring the safe use of a tail gate while completing deliveries in both metropolitan and rural areas
- Forklift operations on site (license expired, willingness to renew if needed)
- Truck driver HC/MC duties daily
- Parcel delivery – meeting KPI targets on strict time schedules with a safety mindset at the forefront
Operator
Mangoola Open Cut
Muswellbrook, NSW
08.2013 - 11.2020
- Operated heavy machinery to extract minerals (including CAT 793 dump truck, grader, water cart, loader, CAT D11 dozer, wheel dozer etc.)
- Operated two-way frequencies
- Maintained high levels of workplace safety and meeting environment safety expectations while maintaining high levels of observation skills within a busy work environment
- Worked shift work both autonomously and in a team environment successfully
- Pit duties including; sign maintenance, workplace safety, workplace housekeeping, completing safety observations and hazard reports (take 5)
Farm Hand
Moorecott Farm
Moree, NSW
11.2011 - 08.2013
- Farming operations – planting, irrigation, spraying, soil preparation, harvesting
- Cotton ginning, operating moon buggy
- General farm duties – growing crops, feeding and raising livestock, weed management, cleaning
- Operating of farm equipment/machinery – tractors, spray rigs, cotton pickers, excavators
Education
Certificate III - Surface Extraction Operations
Gold Training – Nationally Certified Training
Mangoola09-2014
TAFE Certificate II - Agriculture
Department of Primary Industries
Tocal12-2012
Year 10 School Certificate -
Quirindi High School
Quirindi12.2008
TAFE Certificate III - Horticulture
TAFE NSW
Tamworth12.2008
Skills
- Safety commitment
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Aptitude to learn
- Driving experience
- Ability to work under pressure
- Manual labour
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Hard working
- Time management
- Stress management
- Leadership
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork
Certification
- MC Truck License
- Forklift licence (will need to be renewed)
Timeline
Interstate Truck Driver (MC – B-Double/Road Train)
Rainfords Haulage
01.2025 - Current
Interstate Truck Driver (MC)
Bobbins
01.2024 - 01.2025
Tipper Driver
Karreman Quarries
02.2023 - 12.2023
Underground Mining
Wilson Mining (Grosvenor)
02.2023 - 12.2023
Bus & Coach Driver
Sid Foggs
08.2022 - 02.2023
Delivery Driver (HC/MC)
Doble Express Transport
11.2020 - 08.2022
Operator
Mangoola Open Cut
08.2013 - 11.2020
Farm Hand
Moorecott Farm
11.2011 - 08.2013
Certificate III - Surface Extraction Operations
Gold Training – Nationally Certified Training
TAFE Certificate II - Agriculture
Department of Primary Industries
Year 10 School Certificate -
Quirindi High School
TAFE Certificate III - Horticulture
TAFE NSW