CHRIS TOPALOV
John Holland Group
BURLEIGH WATERS,QLD
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
To contribute and deliver on major civil and rail projects, obtain a long term role in the civil/rail infrastructure industry and continue to develop a skill set to demonstrate my highly pro-active work ethic and broad range of civil and rail experience.
Work History
CW4 Labourer
2 Years 2 Months- Transported materials and equipment with MR truck.
- General roller operation.
- Curb prep works.
- Prepped sub grade for asphalt and track.
- electrical spotting.
- spotted various machinery.
- Assisted in various backfilling.
- Erected and removed temporary fencing.
- Assisted with landscaping.
- worked with NDD operators to locate services.
- Assisted in site preparation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with team members and traffic management to maintain efficient workflow and meet project deadlines.
- Conducted quality checks on materials, identifying discrepancies to prevent rework.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
- Diligently followed OHS policies and procedures to prevent any incidents.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
CW3 Labourer
3 Months- Laboured for CSR and drainage crews.
- Assisted backfilling of trenches using jumping jacks and DPU's.
- Transported materials and equipment with MR truck.
- Erected and removed temporary fencing as required.
- Operated machinery and tools to complete construction tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe work environment and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in material handling and transportation, maintaining organization on job sites.
- General skid steer operation.
- General roller operation.
- Spotted various machines.
- General house cleaning.
CW3 Labourer
1 Year 10 Months- General Labouring for CSR and drainage crews
- Footpath prep work
- Curb prep work
- Assisted with landscaping
- Worked with NDD operators to locate services
- Prepped sub grade for asphalt pavement
- General skid steer operation
- General roller operation
- Spotted various machinery
- Installed various types of pits
- Assisted in backfilling of trenches using jumping jacks and DPU's
- Installed aggy pipe
- Rectified defects by patching for drainage and CSR pits
- Erected and removed temporary fencing as required
- General house keeping
- Forklift work, general storage and loading and unloading and trucks
- Transported materials and equipment using Light Truck
CW3 Labourer
2 Years 6 Months- Laboured for CSR and drainage crews (continuation of duties).
- Spotted various machinery
- Worked alongside MO's to install electrical and communication conduits and storm water
- Installed various types of pits
- Assisted in backfilling of trenches using jumping jacks and DPU's
- Installed aggy pipe
- Rectified defects by patching for drainage and CSR pits
- Installed trunking and galvanized piping
- Erected high security fence for stable yard
- Erected and removed temporary fencing as required
- General house keeping
- Fork lift work, general storage and loading and unloading and trucks
- Transported materials and equipment using Light Truck
- Transferred employment agencies at the request of John Holland
CW3 Labourer
2 Months- Laboured for CSR and drainage crews
- Spotted various machinery
- Worked alongside MO's to install electrical and communication conduits and storm water
- Installed various types of pits
- Assisted in backfilling of trenches using jumping jacks and DPU's
- Installed aggy pipe
- Rectified defects by patching for drainage and CSR pits
- Installed trunking and galvanized piping
- Erected high security fence for stable yard
- Erected and removed temporary fencing as required
- General housekeeping
- Forklift work, general storage and loading and unloading and trucks
- Transported materials and equipment using Light Truck
- Transferred employment agencies at the request of John Holland
CW3 Labourer
1 Year 5 Months- Assisted in bridge strengthening project by using EWP's and;
- Prepped metal rods for install
- Assisted concrete drillers with diamond core drilling holes
- Installed the metal rods using epoxy's and tensioning tools
- Patched the holes to finish job
- Erected and removed temporary fencing as required
Warehouse Operator (full time)
7 Years 1 Month- Purchasing tasks
- Stock control
- Load and unload containers and semi's
- Manually pick customer orders, in order of priority
- Stock rotation
- Consolidate orders and shrink wrap pallets
- Stock reconciliation (EOFY)
- House keeping
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift driving
Labourer
2 Years 11 Months- Road maintenance and signage
- Drainage
- Assisted with Asphalting
- Litter pick–up
- Grading crew
- Traffic control
- Transported materials and equipment using MR truck
- General labouring
- First Aid Officer (Level 2)
Warehouse Worker
3 Years 1 Month- Led a team of up to five casual staff
- Organised daily pick lists for personnel
- Assisted with organising casual rosters
- Fork lift driving
- Prioritised customer orders for scanning
- Customer enquiries
- Re-arranged stock
- Picked and packed goods
- RF scanning
- Consolidated orders and shrink wrapped pallets
- Loaded and unloaded containers
- Stock reconciliation (EOFY)
- First Aid Officer (Level 2)
Sole Trader
4 Years 9 Months- Commercial, semi commercial and domestic plastering
- Liaised with project managers, builders and suppliers
- Hung and stopped plaster sheets
- Adhered to site OHS regulations and procedures
- Corning, including ornate and fancy cornices
- Sanding
- Metal baton ceilings
- Painted and tiled
- Frame work and carpentry
- Measure and quote
- Pricing materials and labour
- Ordered material from suppliers
- Organised labourers/sub contractors
- Paid wages
- Invoiced customers and clients
- Maintained log book
- Cash flow reporting (deductions and expenses)
- First Aid Officer (level 2)
- Organised advertisements and replies to advert enquiries
- Invoiced clientele
Education
BA Business Management
VCE
Skills
Willingness to learn
Attention to detail
Safety awareness
Team oriented
Punctual and reliable
Physically fit
Time management
Certification
- HR-Heavy Rigid Driver Licence
- OHS White Card Worksafe Vic
- RIW Card-Australasian Railway Association
- LR-Roller AITAC
- LF-Forklift Licence (worksafe)
- LS-Skid Steer Loader AITAC
- EWP-Elevated Work Platform (worksafe)
- LE-Excavator AITAC
Timeline
CW4 Labourer
John Holland Group
05.2024 - 07.2026Read More
CW3 Labourer
BK Labour
01.2024 - 04.2024Read More
CW3 Labourer
RAF Civil Pty Ltd
02.2022 - 12.2023Read More
CW3 Labourer
Connect Recruitment Pty Ltd
08.2019 - 02.2022Read More
CW3 Labourer
Lincon Pty Ltd
06.2019 - 08.2019Read More
CW3 Labourer
Zoom Recruitment Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2019Read More
Warehouse Operator (full time)
PlastaMasta Melbourne (formally Knauf)
12.2010 - 01.2018Read More
Labourer
Wyndham City Council
01.2008 - 12.2010Read More
Warehouse Worker
Covert Fashion
11.2004 - 12.2007Read More
Sole Trader
Premier Plastering and Maintenance
01.2000 - 10.2004Read More
Vic University
BA Business Management
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Catholic Regional College
VCE
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