Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Ben White

Clifton Springs,VIC

Summary

Experienced, highly skilled Excavator Operator over 15 years 1-30 tonne, highly observant of safety protocols and procedures around people, traffic and utilities. Maintains thorough knowledge of utility construction and installation. Im forward thinking, offer skills in problem solving, multitasking and time management. Excellent mechanical aptitude with eye for detail ensuring work is of the highest standard.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Excavator Operator

Solid Civil Solutions, Grampians Sandstone, DGJ dam construction, Dirt Shift Excavations,
Geelong, VIC
06.2014 - 06.2023
  • Site Cuts, Dam Construction, Mains Water, Sewer, Storm Trenching, Final Trim, Tilt bucket, Rock Hammer, Auger drive, Retaining Walls, Quarry manager/operator 3 mtr rock saw wire saw operation, Load/Unload trucks.

Caravan Technician

Prestige
Geelong, VIC
01.2015 - 04.2017
  • Diagnose and repair/install all appliances including refrigeration, cooktops/ovens, hot water systems, air conditioners, solar systems, diesel heaters, plumbing/pumps/toilets. Service brakes and bearings, ESC, welding, installing hatches, doors and windows. Cladding walls, installing batteries, water tanks, canvas awnings, and completing inspections and reports on all caravans,campers and motorhomes.

Excavator Operator

Currer Excavations, TPD plumbing, BCM Construction, Drapers Civil,, Q&O plumbing
Geelong, VIC
01.2007 - 02.2014
  • Operate excavators 1-30 tonne on civil works, storm, sewer, roads, electrical trenching, site cuts, footpath prep, conventional slab, concrete prep,

Forman

JohnsLyng Group
Ararat, Melbourne, VIC
01.2006 - 09.2007
  • Commercial Construction, restoration and new builds.

Disability Service Officer

Department of Human Services
Melbourne, Ararat, VIC
01.1999 - 06.2006
  • Cert 4 Disability Services, Kew Cottages, Ararat

Chef

Grampians Restaurant
Halls Gap
01.1995 - 01.1999
  • Apprentice Chef

Education

Some College (No Degree) - VCE

Ararat High School
Ararat, VIC

CERT 4 Disability Services

Ballarat University College
Ballarat, VIC

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Maintenance duties
  • Following Directions
  • Effective communication skills
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Trench digging
  • Excavation Expertise
  • Rock Breaking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosis

Affiliations

  • Enjoy all outdoor activities, fishing, gold prospecting, motorbike riding, travelling Australia.

Certification

  • Heavy Combination license - White Card
  • Excavator / Skid Steer / Back Hoe / Front end Loader
  • Fork Lift
  • Cert 4 Disability Services - First Aid CPR

Timeline

Caravan Technician

Prestige
01.2015 - 04.2017

Excavator Operator

Solid Civil Solutions, Grampians Sandstone, DGJ dam construction, Dirt Shift Excavations,
06.2014 - 06.2023

Excavator Operator

Currer Excavations, TPD plumbing, BCM Construction, Drapers Civil,, Q&O plumbing
01.2007 - 02.2014

Forman

JohnsLyng Group
01.2006 - 09.2007

Disability Service Officer

Department of Human Services
01.1999 - 06.2006

Chef

Grampians Restaurant
01.1995 - 01.1999

Some College (No Degree) - VCE

Ararat High School

CERT 4 Disability Services

Ballarat University College
  • Heavy Combination license - White Card
  • Excavator / Skid Steer / Back Hoe / Front end Loader
  • Fork Lift
  • Cert 4 Disability Services - First Aid CPR
Ben White