Chris Botham
Central Coast,NSW
Summary
Enthusiastic plant operator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of operation in all finaltrim and wanting to expand training in operation skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in civil industry. Since I was young I been in and around machines and extremely confident in operations of front end loaders, skid steer, excavators, water carts, truck driving, grader operations (not to final trim standards but confident in haul road repair ect) with excavators being my main point of focus in my working carrer
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excavator Operator
Central Coast Council
Central Coast, Nsw
09.2010 - Current
- Implemented strict safety measures on job sites, reducing accidents by always working in a safe manner reaching set goal time frames
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to managers making sure any defects or safety issues reported so machines always in a safe working order
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds to a fine level (final trim) also confident with the use of 3d gps systems
- Notified site managers to escalate issues needing further investigation or study resulting in a safe system of operation
- Checked to make sure that all trenches were excavated to correct depth and always use benching and shoring to provide a safe work place for all members
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Developed team communications and information for site meetings and also team meetings
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately also providing a drug and alcohol free service to the employer at all times
- Resolved multiple problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support with good public relations at all times and great working in team skills always using a safe manner of works by implementing high duty of care skills
- Transported machines to customer locations on time with safe loading unloading skills also having my traffic controller licence to assist with traffic
Laborer
Previous Employment
Central Coast, Nsw
10.2000 - Current
- Managed loading and unloading of routine delivery shipments, maintaining organized and secure materials to minimize damage.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Learned diverse construction trades skills, including basic carpentry, painting and plastering.
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Directed traffic away from hazardous locations, protecting team members and general public.
- Safely operated vibration and compact machinery to compact concrete during demolition of walls.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Operated loading and lifting machines to safely move bulk materials.
- Handled shovels and handheld construction tools and machinery to effectively complete a wide range range tasks in civil jobs
- Used mixers and handheld equipment to mix cement, sand and water to produce concrete, grout and slurry.
- Observed all tasks and obide safety regulations on job sites to keep accidents to minimum.
- Learned how to complete jobs and tasks with minimal supervision, contributing to successful outcome showing i can work alone safely
- Performed as laborer for civil engineering projects, including maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
- Maintained strong background in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing and safe installation of any products required
- Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
- Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including, sweeping, pulling weeds, painting and power washing.
- Actively attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
- Used required tools to complete jobs, including hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices.
- Completed heavy labor tasks, including paving roads, hauling materials and digging ditches.
Excavator Operator
Eire construction
Central Coast/ Hunter Region, NSW
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
- Utilized GPS system to accurately grade land surfaces to required specifications.
- Assisted in the installation of underground utilities including water lines, sewer lines and electrical conduits.
Excavator Operator
Bolte civil
Central Coast, NSW
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Utilized GPS system to accurately grade land surfaces to required specifications.
- Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in the installation of underground utilities including water lines, sewer lines and electrical conduits.
Assistant Yard Manager
Warnervale Landscape Supplies
Central Coast, 2259
10.2000 - 10.2007
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free. Also doing stock take and ording sand soils to make sure our product were always obtainable and fresh
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products. Loading and uploading trucks and showing a extremely comfortable and high level of skill operating front end loader skid steer and excavators.
Education
Year 10 -
Wyong High School
10 1997
Skills
- Pre-operational equipment checks
- Routine cleaning
- Problem resolution
- Excavator operation
- New employee training
- Written and verbal communication
- Safety Procedures
- Supervision
Certification
- First Aid, traffic controller ticket, over head power course, white card (general construction card), was a ohs representative for couple years and can show confident operation skills with all machines
Timeline
Excavator Operator
Eire construction
06.2022 - 06.2024
Excavator Operator
Bolte civil
06.2020 - 06.2022
Excavator Operator
Central Coast Council
09.2010 - Current
Laborer
Previous Employment
10.2000 - Current
Assistant Yard Manager
Warnervale Landscape Supplies
10.2000 - 10.2007
Year 10 -
Wyong High School