Benjamin LJ Cattana
Parramatta,NSW
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry level position. I am ready and willingly to work with the right company and team to achieve company goals and expand industry heights. Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 15 years of expertise from a broad array of different feilds, a credit to the term highly skilled labour. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in all of life for I have a mind frame that forges the mentality which I wear honourably.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Garbage Collections
SUEZ
11.2019 - 12.2022
- Improved overall sanitation levels with timely collection and transportation of garbage to designated facilities.
- Decreased litter accumulation in public spaces with consistent daily garbage collection routines
- Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities 5 days per week.
- Two roles across my time as a garbage collector also known within the industry as a garboligist, the roles saw I as a bin runner and also on a kerbside collection crew.
- Bin runner- as a bin runner I was required to run on foot a few hours ahead of the garbage truck to set out all residential bins making then accessible for the truck to access, running 100km a week and moving 5-7T of rubbish a day.
- Kerbside crew- saw a team of two, I being one in this case service 100 to 120 on average garbage piles daily, scheduled via residents to pick up from there property averaging 12-14T lifted by the crew each day.
Civil Laborer
Georgiou
04.2014 - 10.2018
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques required for specific construction projects, such as roadworks or bridgebuilding.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration with subcontractors by providing necessary support in areas such as equipment operation or material handling when needed.
- Reduced material wastage through efficient cutting and assembly of formwork for concrete pours.
- Read and interpreted documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Identified, recognized and demonstrated safe usage of tools appropriate for each job.
- Collaborated with the team to achieve successful project outcomes by executing assigned tasks efficiently.
- Enhanced project efficiency by completing excavation and grading tasks within given timelines.
- Optimized resources usage by performing multiple roles in various stages of the building process, from excavation to finishing touches.
- Elevated overall project quality by adhering to strict building codes during all phases of construction activities.
Racetrack Foreman
Cairns Jockey Club
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- A 52 hectare facility housing 2 horse racing tracks, one of which is a globally recognised track blading 35000metres square of pristine turf.
- 5km of irrigation feeding over 250 sprinklers.
- Operations of tractors, ride of lawn mowers, Whipper snippers, hedgers, blowers, chemical applicators, fertiliser distributors, aerators, starting gates.
Landscaper
Marsupial Landscapes
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress on ongoing projects ensuring adherence to established timelines.
Education
Cert 2 In Chemical Application -
Chemical Certificate
Sydney, NSW11+ EWP Certificate - Working With Heights
Elevated Working Platform
Sydney, NSWYear 10 - School Certificate
Moorebank High School
Moorebank, NSWCertificate III - Landscape Construction
Marsupial Landscapes
North Ryde TafeSkills
- Critical Thinking Capacity
- Communication abilities
- Honest and Reliable
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Decision-Making Competence
- Safety Protocols Adherence
- Waste Management Expertise
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Reliable and Dependable
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Operation of Hand Tools
Timeline
Garbage Collections
SUEZ
11.2019 - 12.2022
Civil Laborer
Georgiou
04.2014 - 10.2018
Racetrack Foreman
Cairns Jockey Club
01.2012 - 12.2013
Landscaper
Marsupial Landscapes
01.2009 - 12.2010
Cert 2 In Chemical Application -
Chemical Certificate
11+ EWP Certificate - Working With Heights
Elevated Working Platform
Year 10 - School Certificate
Moorebank High School
Certificate III - Landscape Construction
Marsupial Landscapes
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