Bryce Nitschke
Ipswich,Qld
Summary
As a Truck Driver I apply strong navigation and safety knowledge to safely transport loads to and from destinations. I have the ability to individually carry out truck inspections and general maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety of the vehicles are upheld. I can be relied upon to achieve on time deliveries and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, work within National Heavy Vehicle Regulations to ensure heavy vehicle routes are adhered to. Currently held licenses include HR crash box license, forklift and white card.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane and Tipper Truck Driver
Hybuilt Retaining Systems
05.2024 - Current
- Used different varieties of trucks, including HR roadranger gearbox with crane and HR roadranger gearbox with tipper body.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules this included multi deliveries.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, and monitored the vehicle's performance.
- Loaded and unloaded material using forklifts or crane equipment. Also used HR tipper truck to deliver material.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- On days that had minimal deliveries, I would help out at the yard, cleaning and helping customers with orders, and pre ordering materials for the next day.
Joinery Manager (Returned to in between jobs)
Creative Business Furniture
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Fitting and installing joinery on commercial buildings and new homes
- General workshop machinery operation including machinery maintenance
- Loading and unloading of vehicles during deliveries and pickups
- Reading and understanding of cutting lists
- Panel saw operator
- Assembly of cupboards
- Facilitated team meetings and provided constructive feedback.
- Loading and unloading vehicles using forklifts
- Site foreman and workshop foreman.
- Supervised and guided employees to reach company objectives.
- Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth.
- Ensured safety procedures were adhered to and monitored compliance.
- Organised training for new team members and routine retraining for established employees.
- Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps.
- Hired trained, and mentored new employees.
Army driver specialist
Australian Defence Force
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Distributing cargo, equipment throughout the Townsville area
- Carrying defence personnel throughout training areas
- Safely use load lashings and restraints.
- Learning to tactically manoeuvre a range of vehicles, use mounted weapon systems.
- Driving off-road, understanding vehicle capability in challenging terrain and conditions as well as under night vision.
- Facilitating the recovery of bogged, damaged and or broken down vehicles
- Manually changing truck tyres.
- Loading and unloading vehicles/ Shipping containers using forklift and hydraulic integrated load handlers systems
- Maintaining vehicles to keep them in working order
- Navigating using digital battle management systems, GPS and via civil and topographic maps
- Communicating and reporting with to headquarters or other vehicles via using communication equipment or verbal.
- Applying current legislation and policy to driving operations, maintaining transport documentation, including drivers log books, reading and understanding Dangerous Goods and Commonwealth explosives regulations and Heavy Vehicle Regulations such as permits.
Joinery Installer
Brendan Parker Joinery
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Fitting and installing joinery on commercial buildings and new homes
- General workshop machinery operation
- Maintained tools and equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance and safety during use.
- Reading and understanding cutting lists
- CNC operations and starting to learn CAD
- Deliveries and pickups including the loading and unloading of vehicles using forklifts.
- Created custom cabinets for residential and business installations including the assembly of cupboards.
- Assisted in loading trucks with finished products for transport to their final destination.
- Installed prefabricated items such as doors, windows, and moldings.
Apprentice Joiner
B&M JOINERY
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Prepping doors and panels for painting
- Individually fitting and installing joinery on commercial buildings and new homes
- General workshop machinery operation along with machine maintenance
- Deliveries and pickups
- Loading and unloading of vehicles
- Cutting lists
- Assembly of cupboards
- Correct use of PPE
- Loading and unloading vehicles using forklifts.
Labourer
Riverina Bandag
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Manual handling tire fitting equipment
- Taking off old truck tyre treads and installing new tyre treads
- Use of industrial cleaning products.
- Followed project directions from foreman and assistants .
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, preparing and moving project materials.
- Maintained equipment and reported issues to supervisors..
Apprentice Joiner
Harrisons joinery
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted in loading trucks with finished products for transport to their final destination.
- Assembled wooden components to create various structures like furniture or cabinetry.
- Kept shop and site work areas clean, neat and safe.
- Measured and marked materials according to specified dimensions.
- Applied finishes like paint, varnish, or lacquer to protect and enhance appearance of wood products.
Supermarket Worker
Turvey tops FOODWORKS
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Use industrial cleaning products to clean cool-room
- Clean prep-room
- Clean multi-deck fridge
- Replenish shelves with soft and hard goods
- Updated signage and merchandise tags with new promotional prices.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported damaged stock in company system.
- Kept stock fresh and attractive by consistently rotating items during restocking.
- Stock take
Education
Henschke Primary School
NSW TAFE Riverina Institute
Puckapunyal Military Base
11.2022
Kopooka Military Base
08.2022
Kildare Catholic College
12.2016
Skills
- A demonstrated ability to work well with my hands
- I am a respectful individual, who takes pride in the work that I do, as well as respecting those around me
- I can work within a team environment or as an individual with little to no supervision
- I am a punctual person who strives to meet timelines
- I make sure I understand instructions well before I do a job
- I enjoy work that requires training and or ongoing training
- I am capable of working flexible hours including weekends
- I am open to constructive criticism
Certification
- Unrestricted HR Roadranger license
- Shopfitting and joinery trade certificate
- Forklift license
- Valid White card
- 10314NAT course in asbestos awareness
- Open license with own vehicle
Hobbies and Interests
- Motorbike Riding
- Fishing
- Camping
- 4 wheel driving
- Water sports
- Physical fitness
References
- Michael Sempf, current manager within Hybuilt retaining systems, 0414859918
- Pierre Bonavia, current colleague within Hybuilt retaining systems, 0407164791
- Shanaya Roberts, Former transport manager/ commander within Defence, 0484894915
- Michael Nobbs, Former colleague within Defence, 0487997104
- Harley Blackwood, Former colleague within Defence, 0421445709
- Scott Smith, Former Supervisor/Owner of Creative Business Furniture, 0401611503
- Luke, Former colleague of Creative Business Furniture, 0474790136
- Brendan Parker, Former supervisor of Parker Joinery, 0418208004
- Mick Gregory, Former supervisor of B&M Joinery, 0408443548
- Mitchell Harrison, Former supervisor of Harrisons Joinery, 0408601811
- Ash Emerson, Former colleague of Harrisons Joinery, 0409249195
- Scotty Buchanan, Former colleague of Harrisons Joinery, 0488127810
- Tyre fitting Riverina Bandag, Other former supervisors, 0269252779
- Gavin Mather, Foodworks, 0413339190
Timeline
Crane and Tipper Truck Driver
Hybuilt Retaining Systems
05.2024 - Current
Army driver specialist
Australian Defence Force
05.2022 - 06.2023
Joinery Installer
Brendan Parker Joinery
04.2022 - 05.2022
Joinery Manager (Returned to in between jobs)
Creative Business Furniture
01.2020 - 05.2024
Labourer
Riverina Bandag
04.2017 - 06.2017
Apprentice Joiner
B&M JOINERY
01.2017 - 01.2020
Apprentice Joiner
Harrisons joinery
01.2016 - 01.2017
Supermarket Worker
Turvey tops FOODWORKS
01.2015 - 01.2016
NSW TAFE Riverina Institute
Puckapunyal Military Base
Kopooka Military Base
Kildare Catholic College
Henschke Primary School
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