Anthony Thompson
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Labourer with extensive experience at Tirau Earthmovers, proficient in heavy equipment operation and safety control. Recognized for enhancing team collaboration and optimizing excavation techniques, contributing to timely project completions. Strong decision-making abilities and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards ensure effective site management and operational excellence.
Deadline-driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Labourer/operator
Tirau Earthmovers
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to execute excavation and grading tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in site preparation, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within scheduled timelines.
- Monitored worksite conditions, identifying hazards and implementing corrective measures.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily operations, facilitating effective communication among crews.
Labourer
A7scaffolding
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Operated scaffolding equipment to ensure safe and efficient construction site operations.
- Assisted in assembling and disassembling scaffolding structures according to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and organized work environments.
- Conducted routine inspections of scaffolding materials for compliance with safety standards.
- Followed instructions to support skilled tradespeople during installation and maintenance projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Forklift Operator
Winstone Pulpmill
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between production lines and storage areas.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment for safety and maintenance compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize material handling processes for efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded raw materials and finished products in a timely manner.
- Implemented safety measures that reduced workplace accidents involving equipment operation.
- Coordinated with supervisors to streamline workflow, enhancing overall productivity on the floor.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
General Shepherd
J Swap Contractors
03.2017 - 03.2017
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
General Hand
Kiwi Lumber
11.2012 - 03.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
No Degree -
Putaruru College
Putaruru Skills
- Power tool usage
- Materials handling
- Equipment operations
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Backfilling operations
- Equipment operation
- Excavation techniques
- Soil compaction
- Team support
- Concrete mixing
- Asphalt paving
- Hazardous materials handling
- Grade checking
- Scaffolding setup
- Vehicle maintenance
- Load securing
- Safety control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Following directions
- Construction background
- Front end loader operations
- Clean driving record
- Good judgement
- Materials movement
- Valid Driver's license
- Heavy lifting
- Loader operation
- Road construction
- Moving and leveling dirt
Timeline
Labourer/operator
Tirau Earthmovers
07.2023 - 06.2025
Forklift Operator
Winstone Pulpmill
08.2019 - 09.2021
Labourer
A7scaffolding
09.2017 - 06.2023
General Shepherd
J Swap Contractors
03.2017 - 03.2017
General Hand
Kiwi Lumber
11.2012 - 03.2017
No Degree -
Putaruru College