Damien Dale
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Hardworking professional with impressive skills in pipe laying, horticulture, and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pipe Layer
Canberra Contractors
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, reducing downtime due to mechanical issues and ensuring optimal performance.
- Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Trained new team members on proper pipe laying techniques, improving overall team efficiency and quality of workmanship.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected challenges in order to maintain progress towards completion deadlines.
- Regularly inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client expectations.
- Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
Pipe Layer
Spec Civil
02.2011 - 11.2019
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning opportunities within the industry, including specialized training in new materials or techniques.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately measuring, cutting, and joining pipes for various construction projects.
- Reviewed schematics and measured pipes to make accurate cuts.
- Supported cost-saving initiatives by responsibly maintaining company-owned equipment and reporting any necessary repairs or replacements.
- Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
- Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
- Sustained positive working relationships with subcontractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders through effective communication skills.
Landscaping Worker
Able Landscaping
03.2008 - 02.2011
- Performed seasonal clean-up tasks to maintain organized outdoor spaces throughout the year.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Improved landscape appearance by performing regular maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, and trimming.
Greenkeeper
Queanbeyan Bowls Club
02.2004 - 03.2008
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Applied fertilisers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing precise irrigation and drainage systems.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Edmunds College
Canberra12.2001
Skills
- Expert Pipe Laying
- Storm drain piping
- Underground Utilities
- Pressure testing
- Water Main Installation
- Landscaping plans
- Grounds Maintenance
- Drainage Systems
Timeline
Lead Pipe Layer
Canberra Contractors
11.2019 - 11.2023
Pipe Layer
Spec Civil
02.2011 - 11.2019
Landscaping Worker
Able Landscaping
03.2008 - 02.2011
Greenkeeper
Queanbeyan Bowls Club
02.2004 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
St Edmunds College
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