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Adrian Hughes-Gage

Tea Tree,TAS

Summary

Seasoned professional with extensive experience in transportation and construction, notably with Adrian Gage Landscape and Construction. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and workplace health and safety, complemented by a strong work ethic and problem-solving capabilities.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver/Bitumen Road Labourer

Hobart City Council
05.2021 - 04.2024
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

Call-Out Machinery Operator

Yarra Valley Fire Service Management
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Assessed equipment after each run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.

Front-End Loader Operator

ManPower (Boral Quarry)
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Performed routine lubricating, fueling and cleaning loaders.
  • Lowered and tilted buckets and drove front-end loaders forward to force buckets into bulk material.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Communicated issues that needed to be immediately addressed with supervisor for quick resolution.

Bricklayer

Fly-in, Fly-out
03.2012 - 11.2019
  • Interpreted project blueprints or specifications to obtain information for masonry projects.
  • Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block, and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
  • Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties.
  • Examined existing brick buildings to gauge need for repairs.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.

Bricklayer/Stonemason/Minor Landscaper

Adrian Gage Landscape and Construction
01.1995 - 09.2010
  • Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block, and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
  • Interpreted project blueprints or specifications to obtain information for masonry projects.
  • Identified potential safety hazards and hazard mitigation.
  • Determined masonry project materials' quantities and costs.
  • Prepared work area using chalk lines, tapes, squares and levels.
  • Trained and mentored several masonry apprentices moving on to full-time roles.
  • Contributed to increase in acquired projects by providing accurate and fair estimates and building client rapport.
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.

Education

Medium Rigid Licence & White Card -

Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC

Operator Training -

COVE Training
Dandenong, VIC

Skills

  • Transportation safety
  • Equipment Operation
  • Route Management
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Problem-solving capabilities

Timeline

Call-Out Machinery Operator

Yarra Valley Fire Service Management
10.2022 - 03.2023

Truck Driver/Bitumen Road Labourer

Hobart City Council
05.2021 - 04.2024

Front-End Loader Operator

ManPower (Boral Quarry)
05.2020 - 04.2021

Bricklayer

Fly-in, Fly-out
03.2012 - 11.2019

Bricklayer/Stonemason/Minor Landscaper

Adrian Gage Landscape and Construction
01.1995 - 09.2010

Medium Rigid Licence & White Card -

Kangan Institute

Operator Training -

COVE Training
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