Andrew Heaton

• Executed mandatory security assessments and initiated site access protocols.
• Organized job requirements and documented pre-start meeting outcomes.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
• Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth workflow processes.
• Ensured compliance with workplace health and safety regulations by conducting safety audits regularly.
• Ensured all safety procedures were followed and maintained a safe working environment for staff.
• Collaborated with team members in order to resolve operational issues quickly and efficiently.
• Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
• Carried out training sessions for new staff members on operating machinery safely.
• Communicated effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organization.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly, escalating them as necessary when appropriate.
• Supervised staff to ensure efficient performance of tasks, providing guidance and support when needed.
• Assessed repair and maintenance needs by utilizing troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Liaised with the Gold Coast Council Heavy Plant Department to provide the required machinery and operators, as well as scheduling servicing for equipment and machinery.
• Organized heavy machinery from other vendors as required and ensured that operators were inducted onto the site and adhered to all workplace health and safety guidelines for the site.
• Liaised regularly with workplace health and safety to ensure compliance with relevant standards and best practices.
• Conducted regular safety audits on items used on and off the site.

I was second in charge of running the day-to-day activities of the Staplyton Landfill in Yatala. My daily activities are just some of the things listed above. The roles and responsibilities were too numerous to list. This job required me to be flexible and adaptable to all situations, as the tip operates 365 days a year. It was a very fast-paced, changing environment, and no two days were alike.

• Provided essential skills across multiple sites in service of primary contractor.
• Operated all earthmoving and utility vehicles to fulfill contractor requirements.
• Adapted to changing contract demands, ensuring seamless project execution.

Transitioned to permanent role with Gold Coast Council following successful contract completion.

• Ensured safe operation of all equipment
• Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
• Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
• Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
• Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
• Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.