Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Brent Poole

Clyde,VIC

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Excavation Drainage

Connect People
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
  • Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
  • Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.

Excavator Operator

BP Property Maintenance
02.2017 - 12.2019
  • Carpentry, Concreting, Fencing, Retainer Walls, Decking, General residential repairs, Excavation and site preparation, Drainage
  • Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
  • Calculated slopes and grades, performed ground surveys and used pipe lasers for pipe laying.
  • Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
  • Performed thorough inspections and provided accurate written quotes for needed work.

Civil construction

Various Agencies - Winslow, Cmr, Staff Aus.
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Excavator Operations (1.8t - 30t) mainly up to 8t, Roller Operations (Padfoot, Smooth, Multi,30t), Dump truck, General laboring duties, HR driving

Bunnings (12-month contract) Forklift Driver

01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Stock Replenish, Unloading of containers, General warehousing duties, Despatch

AAA Equipment Hire Director/Labourer/HR Driver

01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Excavator operations, Truck driving, General laboring duties

Toll People Operations Manager (3-month Contract)

07.2013 - 11.2013
  • Export and Import using Onestop and Container Chain, Planning and implementing local and interstate deliveries, Truck maintenance, Customer Service, Preparing drivers safe driving plan, Maintaining OH&S

Randstad Forklift Driver (Temp Work)

11.2012 - 06.2013
  • Forklift driving, Performing a range of warehousing duties, Truck driving

Protech (4 Month Contract) Roller Operator

06.2012 - 10.2012
  • Roller Operator 20t, Traffic control, General Labouring, Levelling, Stabilizing crew

Workpac Abi Group / Peninsula Link (7-month Contract)

09.2013 - 04.2024
  • General Labouring, Roller operator, Laying drainage pipes, Dewatering, Driving light truck around site to put up flagging, bunting, safety signs, barriers, fencing, Surveyors assistant, Reading plans to ensure all aspects of road construction were correct

Assemco Despatch Manager (Full time)

04.2011 - 07.2013
  • Managing staff, Scanning and uploading stock for transport, Prepare run sheets for driver, Loading and unloading trucks, Daily reporting to General Manager, Meeting weekly KPI’s, Truck driving, Managing all stillage requirements for Master Technicians, Follow all OH&S procedures and Customer service

API Reach Forklift Driver/RF Scanner

04.2010 - 04.2011
  • Reach forklift driving, Replenishing stock, RF scanning, Working with temp agencies, Forklift driving, Performing a range of warehouse and office duties including setting up a new company, Data entry/Entering data into computer, Providing customer service and organising hiring of heavy equipment

Pine Solutions Yardman/piece Bay Forklift Driver

01.2002 - 01.2010
  • Stock Control, Picking and packing of orders, Handling all credit returns (from my department), Organising auction packs, Yardman/Truss Joist, Unloading Trucks (Truss Joist), Restocking of timber, Daily stock take

Halas Dental Warehouse Supervisor

01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Supervised staff of two, Arranged all packing and picking requirements, Coordinating the loading and offloading of trucks, Handling all paperwork requirements, Stock controller, Deliveries in company car, requisitioning required operating supplies

Skills

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Proper Pipe Rigging
  • Safety Program Understanding
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • OH & S Compliance
  • Civil construction
  • Forklift experienced
  • Stock Control
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Receipt and dispatch of goods
  • Providing face to face and telephone Customer service
  • Telephone sales
  • Intermediate computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook
  • Supervising and leadership skills
  • Working within budget
  • Basic maintenance tasks

Certification

  • Certificate III Transport & Logistics (Road Transport), 2009
  • Certificate II in Civil Construction - Bituminous Surfacing, 2007
  • Bobcat
  • Excavator
  • Traffic Management
  • Roller Ticket
  • Haul truck Ticket
  • C White Card
  • OH&S
  • HR Licence / Drivers Licence and Own Car
  • Level 2 First Aid
  • Spotters Ticket
  • HS Haul Truck & RS Roller
  • 60 Tonne Crane Licence
  • Forklift Licence,
  • Excavator Licence

References

Available Upon Request 

Timeline

Excavation Drainage

Connect People
05.2022 - 01.2024

Excavator Operator

BP Property Maintenance
02.2017 - 12.2019

Civil construction

Various Agencies - Winslow, Cmr, Staff Aus.
01.2015 - 01.2017

Bunnings (12-month contract) Forklift Driver

01.2014 - 01.2015

Workpac Abi Group / Peninsula Link (7-month Contract)

09.2013 - 04.2024

Toll People Operations Manager (3-month Contract)

07.2013 - 11.2013

Randstad Forklift Driver (Temp Work)

11.2012 - 06.2013

Protech (4 Month Contract) Roller Operator

06.2012 - 10.2012

Assemco Despatch Manager (Full time)

04.2011 - 07.2013

API Reach Forklift Driver/RF Scanner

04.2010 - 04.2011

AAA Equipment Hire Director/Labourer/HR Driver

01.2007 - 01.2014

Pine Solutions Yardman/piece Bay Forklift Driver

01.2002 - 01.2010

Halas Dental Warehouse Supervisor

01.1995 - 01.1996
Brent Poole