Damien Tsikopoulos
Bacchus Marsh,VIC
Summary
Reliable Construction Worker offering expertise gained over the years of my career in diverse labor roles. Versed in completing physically-challenging jobs and working long hours under all types of weather conditions. Familiar with Civil Construction and infrastructure with history of quickly learning new techniques and equipment operation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure job in Civil Construction and infrastructure multi skilled worker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck and Dog Driver
Delta Group
09.2022 - Current
- Driving a truck and dog to pick up various different materials from quarries delivering to other quarries or customers on site or at residential property.
- Being able to stock pile the load in tightly areas as per customer request
- Being able to spread the load evenly on ground by lifting the body up and using the chains
- Jack knife the trailer in safe manner within the given space
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
Driver and Rigger
Advanced Cranes and Rigging
- Driving a Heavy Combination Truck towing counterweights and crane parts, for mobile cranes and tower cranes, loading and unloading oversize loads, and delivering precast concrete to various sites.
- Working with franas and cranes up to 250t
- Have worked in a team on cranes up to 800t
- Installed precast panels, pools, machines and more onto commercial and
- Worked at West gate installing transfloors and moving various of items
- Worked on rail.
- Navigated challenging roadways and adapted quickly to detours or route changes, ensuring no delays in meeting deadlines.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
Driver and Rigger
Premier Cranes & Rigging
- Driving a Heavy Combination Truck towing counterweights and crane parts, for mobile cranes and tower cranes, loading and unloading oversize loads, and delivering precast concrete to various sites.
- Working with franas and cranes up to 250t
- Installed precast panels, pools, machines and more onto commercial and residential buildings/sites
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
Tanker Driver
J & M Zammit
- Driving a Heavy Combination Truck towing, a tanker, tipper, container and a tautliner trailer all over Victoria, N.S.W. & S.A. by driving different kinds
of trucks including, WesternStar, Freightliner, Kenworth, DAF, Scania with Road Ranger Gearbox - Operating a forklift to unload trucks and containers and stored them away
- Made sure all tanker and tippers were clean for the next job
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Various Roles/ All Rounder
Ocean Distributors
- Management of drivers and trucks, training new drivers, driving a HR & HC refrigerator truck locally and interstate, operating a forklift, and consulting with customers.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Improved efficiency in transportation operations by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive communication and effective issue resolution.
- Mentored and trained new drivers, fostering a professional work environment focused on safety and compliance.
- Negotiated favourable contracts with suppliers, reducing costs and contributing to the company''s bottom line.
- Optimized warehouse storage capacity by reorganizing inventory layout, allowing for more efficient use of space.
- Met transportation service targets and delivered loads on time.
Cabinet Maker
A To Z Cabinets
- Read and interpreted design plans to understand project specifications.
- Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges, and handles.
- Maintained safe and organized workspace to minimize risk of injury.
- Blueprint design understanding
- Installation understanding
- Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions to achieve precise fit.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, maximizing machine performance and reducing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Inspected completed cabinets for quality assurance.
- Utilized advanced woodworking techniques, maintaining a high degree of craftsmanship in all completed projects.
- Constructed custom cabinets for residential and commercial spaces using varied hand and power tools.
Education
Certificate III - Civil Construction
Cert III in Civil Construction-General
Victoria 12.2023
Diploma in Aviation AVI50215 (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)
06.2019
NMIT Certificate III in Cabinet Making
06.2013
Mill Park Secondary College
06.2009
Collingwood English Language Centre
06.2008
Primary School in Greece
06.2007
Skills
- 10 years history of success professionally driving various kinds of trucks including, WesternStar, Freightliner, Kenworth, DAF, Scania and more with Road Ranger Gearbox
- Picking up and delivering Oversize loads including machines and materials for job projects using dogs and chains
- Energetic and dexterous Truck Driver willing to do overtime including weekends with 'CAN DO' attitude
- Driving vehicles in safe manner and deliver goods safely
- To obtain as a Truck Driver where I may be able to use my expertise in driving heavy vehicles in a safe manner with an excellent ability to perform preventive maintenance tasks effectively
- Awareness of OH&S practices in the workplace
- Following instructions and willing to adapt and progress
- Great team worker
Qualificationsandlicences
- Certificate III - cabinet making
- Victorian drivers Licence
- HC Licence (Road Ranger Gearbox)
- LF Forklift Licence
- Excavator Licence
- ASIC Licence (Aviation Security Identification Card)
- Recreational Pilot's Licence (GA-CASA)
- RII30920- Cert III in Civil Construction-General
- Cert III in construction includes the following tickets and Licences:
- RIIBEF201E - PLAN AND ORGANISE WORK
- RIICCM201E - CARRY OUT MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS
- RIICCM203E - READ AND INTERPRET PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
- RIIWHS201E - WORK SAFELY AND FOLLOW WHS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
- RIISAM203E - USE HAND AND POWER TOOLS
- RIISAM204E - OPERATE SMALL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
- RIICOM201E - COMMUNICATE IN THE WORKPLACE
- RIIRIS301E - APPLY RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESSES
- RIIMPO318F - CONDUCT CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SKID STEER LOADER OPERATIONS (LS)
- RIICCM206E - SUPPORT PLANT OPERATIONS
- RIIWMG203E - DRAIN & DEWATER CONSTRUCTION SITES
- RIIMPO320F - CONDUCT CIVIL CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATOR OPERATIONS
- RIIHAN309F - CONDUCT TELESCOPIC MATERIALS HANDLER OPERATIONS
- TLID3011 - SPECIALISED FORKLIFT OPERATION
- RIIMPO337E - CONDUCT ARTICULATED HAUL TRUCK OPERATIONS (LA)
- RIIWHS204E - WORK SAFELY AT HEIGHTS
- RIIIMG301E - MAINTAIN SITE RECORDS
- RIIWHS202E - ENTER AND WORK IN CONFINED SPACES
- CPCCLRG3001 - LICENCE TO PERFORM RIGGING – BASIC LEVEL
- CPCCLDG3001 - LICENCE TO PERFORM DOGGING
- RIIHAN308F - LOAD AND UNLOAD PLANT
- TLILIC0005 - LICENCE TO OPERATE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM
- RIICCM202E - IDENTIFY, LOCATE & PROTECT UNDERGROUND SERVICES
- TLILIC0003 - LICENCE TO OPERATE A FORKLIFT TRUCK
- CPCCLRG3002 - LICENCE TO PERFORM RIGGING INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Hobbies and Interests
- Flying
- Traveling
- Camping
- Outdoors
- Music
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck and Dog Driver
Delta Group
09.2022 - Current
Driver and Rigger
Advanced Cranes and Rigging
Driver and Rigger
Premier Cranes & Rigging
Tanker Driver
J & M Zammit
Various Roles/ All Rounder
Ocean Distributors
Cabinet Maker
A To Z Cabinets
Certificate III - Civil Construction
Cert III in Civil Construction-General
Diploma in Aviation AVI50215 (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)
NMIT Certificate III in Cabinet Making
Mill Park Secondary College
Collingwood English Language Centre
Primary School in Greece
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