Ben Rippon
Elliminyt
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Turtlescapes
10.2022 - Current
- Operated excavators (1.8t, 3t, 5t) and skid steers to dig out residential house pads to precise depth and grade specifications.
- Removed topsoil, debris, and unsuitable material to expose stable subgrade for slab foundation installation.
- Dug trenches for footings, utilities, and perimeter drains according to slab design and local building codes.
- Installed hardscape features such as retaining walls, patios, and walkways using compact equipment and laser leveling tools.
- Installed sprinklers and irrigation systems.
- Operated skid steers, excavators, and loaders for grading, digging, backfilling, and material placement on landscaping projects.
- Manually transported and spread topsoil, mulch, gravel, concrete, and other materials by wheelbarrow.
- Maintained equipment through routine checks and minor repairs to ensure safe, reliable operation.
Multipurpose Officer
Colac Otway Shire Council
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained and repaired roads to create smooth finished road surfaces.
- Maintained proper blade angles and control settings for efficient material distribution.
- Performed daily equipment inspections and minor maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Operated grader in diverse conditions including rough terrain, tight spaces, and adverse weather environments.
- Shaped and maintained road crowns, shoulders, ditches, and slopes to ensure proper drainage and durability.
Parks & Gardens Apprentice
Colac Otway Shire Council
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Mowing grass, weeding garden beds, pruning shrubs, bushes and trees, weed control through chemicals, growing and collecting seeds, plant selection, general cleaning of yard, use of council machinery.
Apprentice Butcher
Foodworks Apollo Bay
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Breaking down bodies of meat, cutting meat, packaging meat, pricing meat, replenishing meat case, cleaning of meat room, customer service.
Produce Assistant
Foodworks Apollo Bay
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Replenishing produce, customer service, cleaning spillages, opening, and closing produce section, following food safety procedures, cutting and packing produce.
Education
Licenses
ACE Training
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ChemCert Australia
Certificate III - Parks & Gardens
The Gordon South Geelong Campus
01.2021
VCE - undefined
Trinity College Colac
01.2017
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Respectful
- Punctual
- Problem-solving
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to Learn New Skills Quickly
Timeline
Machine Operator
Turtlescapes
10.2022 - Current
Multipurpose Officer
Colac Otway Shire Council
01.2022 - 10.2022
Parks & Gardens Apprentice
Colac Otway Shire Council
01.2019 - 12.2021
Apprentice Butcher
Foodworks Apollo Bay
02.2018 - 08.2018
Produce Assistant
Foodworks Apollo Bay
12.2017 - 02.2018
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ChemCert Australia
VCE - undefined
Trinity College Colac
Licenses
ACE Training
Certificate III - Parks & Gardens
The Gordon South Geelong Campus
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