Blake Murphy
Horsley ,NSW
Summary
Reliable and safety-conscious truck driver with extensive experience in civil construction and logistics. Holds an unrestricted HC Truck Licence with a solid background in heavy vehicle operation, materials delivery, and traffic control. Skilled in working collaboratively on high-pressure job sites and maintaining accurate logs, safety protocols, and equipment inspections. Familiar with operating a variety of machinery and performing manual labour tasks such as pipe laying, trenching, and general site prep. Known for a strong work ethic, punctuality, and a commitment to team success and safe work environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Apx Civil
Wollongong
07.2023 - Current
- Operated various types of trucks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Operate a variety of machinery
- Traffic control when necessary
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
- Operating a heavy vehicle transporting materials on major civil/construction projects in the Illawarra.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities for reporting purposes.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Drive and operate water carts for dust suppression
Truck Driver
First Choice Earthworks
Robertson, NSW
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Operated a Heavy Rigid Tipper truck.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Delivering dirt, gravel and other materials and equipment to various job sites.
Delivery Driver/Warehouse Storeman
Packaging Direct
North Wollongong, NSW
07.2018 - 01.2023
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Operated a forklift.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
Labourer
Blue Haven Pools
Shellharbour, NSW
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Utilized construction tools to effectively complete job site projects.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Assisted in plumbing work and pipe work.
Skills
- Understanding of civil construction processes and site operations
- Operating hand and power tools safely
- Spotting and assisting machinery operators
- Pipe laying (stormwater, sewer, water mains)
- Traffic control
- Basic machine operation (eg rollers, skid steers, excavators
- Working safely around heavy machinery and live worksites
- Working closely with a team to complete tasks
- Knowledge of PPE requirements
- Competing fast efficiently under time pressure
Certification
- White Card
- HC Truck License
- Excavator/skid steer voc
- Safe work NSW traffic control
Timeline
Truck Driver
Apx Civil
07.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
First Choice Earthworks
01.2023 - 07.2023
Delivery Driver/Warehouse Storeman
Packaging Direct
07.2018 - 01.2023
Labourer
Blue Haven Pools
02.2017 - 06.2018