ABEL HOSEA
Townsville,Australia
Summary
Reliable professional with deep-rooted experience in civil construction, known for high productivity, and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in site preparation, operating machinery, maintaining equipment, and making basic repairs. Ensuring projects meet required standards and timelines. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, bringing valuable skills to any project team to achieve collective goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Labourer and Operator
McMahon Services
Townsville, Australia
05.2022 - Current
- Operated Sennebogen in a scrap yard to separate scrap metals and other mixed materials.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Operated a digger to load scrap into bins and load a barge using a front-end loader with forks.
- Do civil jobs and clean landfills with a front-end loader and excavator
- Working with bulk materials, loading dirt, and spreading dirt.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Assisted in reducing material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling materials as needed.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment, and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off of construction sites, and onto trucks and trailers.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Reduced metal waste and increased recycling contribute to more sustainable production practices.
- Assist in doing building projects.
Civil Plant Operator
Torres Strait Island Regional Council
Moa Island, Australia
10.2013 - 04.2022
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, bucket attachments, backhoes, bobcats, and trucks.
- Operated excavators digging trenches, stockpiling, loading trucks, final trimming, batters, drainage works, and digging topsoil and landscape cleaning.
- Operated loaders, loading trucks and unloading trucks, using fork attachments.
- Operated different machinery to meet different job specifications, such as road works, seawall projects, airport maintenance, and fencing projects.
- Load and unload barges with gravel using an excavator, a front-end loader, and tipper trucks.
- Completed jobs like Calvert Works operate diggers, stone pitching, concrete roads, and seawall projects (rock walls and sandbag walls).
- I have done plenty of jobs in civil construction.
Backhoe Operator and Truck Driver
Main Roads Department
Torres Strait Islands, Australia
11.2011 - 09.2013
- Streamlined material transport by coordinating closely with truck drivers during loading/unloading activities
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications
- Digging trenches and back filling, drainage work as well as stock piling dirt
- Drive water cart, watering the roads, work area and stock pile areas
- Completed projects on time by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently
- Reduced project completion time by skillfully operating backhoe for various construction tasks
- Improved road safety by maintaining and repairing various types of road surfaces
- Reduced traffic disruptions with careful planning and implementation of appropriate detour routes during construction activities
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications
- Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead
- Operated water trucks safely around construction sites, following site-specific protocols and guidelines from supervisors
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing
Community Police Officer
St Paul Police
St Paul Moa Island, Australia
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust among various community groups.
- Assist with community activities and events, and do after-school programs.
- Patrols through the community during day and night shifts check council facilities and keep the community safe.
- Write daily and weekly reports.
- Working closely with the Queensland Police Service (QPS).
- Liaise and assist with clients regarding court notices and community service in the community.
- Assisted in emergency situations, ensuring timely response and support to those in need.
- Improved community relations by conducting regular foot patrols and engaging with residents.
- Served as a liaison between the police department and community members, addressing concerns, and facilitating communication.
Labourer
St Pauls Council Blocks Factory
St Pauls Moa Island, Australia
02.2005 - 12.2008
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
- Operate block plant machine produce blocks and pavers daily and also assist mixing concrete for productions
- Build pallets from scratch for productions
- Stack pallets with blocks and pavers wrap it with plastic wraps and straps
- Operate backhoe and screening plant, screening sands and stock piling it for production
- Do pre-start checks, grease and maintain mobile plant equipment and the block plant
Education
Certificate III Civil Construction Plant Operation -
Skill 360
Cairns, QLD06.2016
Grade 12 -
Shalom Christian College
Townsville, QLD11.2004
Skills
- Time management
- Truck loading and unloading
- Machinery maintenance
- Paving-stone installation
- Hand and power tools
- Material handling including power tools
- Fence installation
- Team collaboration
- Heavy equipment operation
- Carry out measurements
- Stockpile management
- Soil compaction
- GPS navigation
- Hazardous material handling
- Vehicle loading
- Land clearing
- Weight balancing
- Equipment transportation
- Excavation and backfilling
- Vehicle inspection
- Site preparation and maintenance
Qualifications and Tickets
- RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIMPO317F Conduct roller operations
- RIIMPO318E Conduct skid steer loader operations
- RIIMPO321E Conduct wheeled front end loader operations
- RIIMPO319D Conduct backhoe/loader operations
- RIIMPO320E Conduct excavator operations
- AHCINF202 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
- Construction induction card
- Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence
References
- Sam Passi, 0428 085 691
- Kurtis Bott, 0402 679 118
Timeline
Labourer and Operator
McMahon Services
05.2022 - Current
Civil Plant Operator
Torres Strait Island Regional Council
10.2013 - 04.2022
Backhoe Operator and Truck Driver
Main Roads Department
11.2011 - 09.2013
Community Police Officer
St Paul Police
01.2009 - 10.2010
Labourer
St Pauls Council Blocks Factory
02.2005 - 12.2008
Certificate III Civil Construction Plant Operation -
Skill 360
Grade 12 -
Shalom Christian College
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