DARDAN DJOKAJ
Excavator Operator
Altona,Australia
Summary
Highly skilled and safety-focused civil and track works professional with over eight years of experience in track construction and maintenance for light and heavy rail. Proven expertise in a wide range of civil construction activities, including asphalting, concreting, excavation, and heavy machinery operations. Adept at working in team-oriented environments, conducting procurement for occupations and ensuring project timelines and safety standards are met.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excavator Operator
S&S Piletech Australia Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
11.2025 - Current
- Operated excavators to execute precise digging and grading tasks in various site conditions.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while performing excavation operations on construction projects.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to optimize workflow and address operational challenges effectively.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on heavy machinery to ensure optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Assisted in planning excavation layouts to align with project specifications and timelines accurately.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Assisted in site preparation tasks, including clearing debris and vegetation, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.
- Auger drilling of all sizes from fence poles through to foundation piles
- Followed exact digging plans within capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
Track Worker / Civil Construction Specialist
Acciona (formerly Coleman Rail)
Melbourne, VIC
07.2016 - 07.2025
- Played a critical role in numerous tram occupations, contributing to the successful delivery of high-profile rail infrastructure projects.
- Performed a wide range of civil works, including track construction and maintenance, conduit and pit installation, and concrete patchwork.
- Operated heavy machinery such as excavators, loaders, skidsteer/positracks, forklifts, and rollers with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.
- Conducted procurement for occupations, ensuring materials and resources were available to meet project requirements and timelines.
- Assisted in the installation and maintenance of railway tracks and associated infrastructure.
- Safely piling for overhead gantries, involving both drilling, landing cages and hanging ragbolts to heights required.
- Yarra trams, Metro and Vline asset installation (platform furniture, shelters etc
- Quality control inspections to ensure adherence to design specifications and building codes.
Skills
- Asphalting and concreting
- Formwork and steel fixing asphalt
- Excavator, roller, forklift, loader, and track/skid steer operations
- Heavy rig multi combination truck license
- Conduit and pit installation
- Demolition works and saw cutting and concrete patchwork and concrete pouring
- Oxy cutting and grouting
- Welding
- Task procurements
- Track works, including light and heavy rail
- Piling, including drilling via auger attachment & cage landing
Certification
- White Card
- Rail Safety Worker Card
- Excavator
- Roller
- Forklift
- Loader
- Skid Steer
- Test and Tag
Timeline
Excavator Operator
S&S Piletech Australia Pty Ltd
11.2025 - Current
Track Worker / Civil Construction Specialist
Acciona (formerly Coleman Rail)
07.2016 - 07.2025