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Ben Wharton

Ben Wharton

Jet Rod/Vac Truck Operator
Bahrs Scrub,Queensland

Summary

Senior Jet Rod/Vac Truck combo operator with over 20 years of successful experience in Industrial services and operations. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the industrial services industry. Strengths in Team/work site management and the ability to adapt to new challenges and high pressure situations backed by training in all areas deemed necessary for the position.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications

Work History

Jet Rod and Vac Truck Operator

Aussie Hydrovac
Brisbane, Queensland
2013 - Current
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Complied with all truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Operate all equipment to high standards.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Cleaning of stormwater/ sewer pipes.

Jet Rod and Vac Truck Operator

Transpacific Industries
Brisbane, Queensland
02.2011 - 04.2013
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Gantry Crane Operator

CMC Steel Mill
Brisbane, Queensland
04.2010 - 11.2010
  • Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Pick orders

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's College
Gunnedah
01.1981 - 11.1991

Cert II - Engineering

Tafe
Queensland
01.2005 - 07.2005

Skills

    Knowledge of work place safety

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Certification

TLIC607C-Multi Combination Vehicle

Ben WhartonJet Rod/Vac Truck Operator