DARYL THORP
Miami,Australia
Summary
I currently work for KPI Civil Construction P/L on a permanent casual basis as a Traffic Controllor, part of the GCLR3 Light Rail project under John Holland. I am results-oriented and friendly, with the capacity to collaborate with the client's objectives. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Reliable Traffic Controller with background in efficiently managing vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow in high volume situations. Strengths include exceptional problem-solving skills, strong decision-making abilities, and well-versed in local traffic laws and regulations. Demonstrated success in reducing congestion, improving safety, and ensuring smooth transit operations.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Controller
KPI Civil Construction P/L
Molendinar, Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Directing flow of vehicles and machinery on roads and other work sites
- Setting up signage and safety barriers
- Analyse traffic patterns, identify potential hazards, devise plans aimed at minimising disruptions, while assuring safety of motorists and workers
Dangerous Goods Truck Driver
Elgas
Burleigh Waters, Australia
01.2012 - 01.2023
- Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes
- Conducted daily transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
- Pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames
- Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and timely manner
- Notified office of any customer or delivery problems
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
Milk Tanker Driver
Fonterra Australia P/L
Tongala, Australia
12.2007 - 12.2011
- Collected milk farm pick ups around the district
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load
- Tested milk samples to comply with milk industry regulations
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation
- Conducted daily pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist
- Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery problems
- Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
Concrete Truck Driver
Boral Concrete
Moama, Australia
01.2000 - 11.2006
- Timely delivery of concrete to customer sites, homes and places of business
- Machinery and yard maintenance
- Plant operator
- Batching of concrete
- Managing slump tolerance levels and the discharge of concrete
- Complete basic documentation associated with the collection and delivery of concrete
- Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and timely manner
- Checked load accuracy and stability before each trip
- Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery problems
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
Green Keeper/Groundsman
Rich River Golf Club
Moama, Australia
05.1997 - 01.2000
- Manicuring and maintenance of Greens
- Watering, mowing, fertilising of grounds
- Maintained and repaired equipment and facilities
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Unloaded and stored raw material deliveries
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently
- Oiled machines, dies and work pieces and conducted other routine maintenance
- Installed and maintained irrigation system
Labourer/Plant Operator/Traffic Controller
Murray Shire Council
Moama, Australia
01.1995 - 05.1997
- Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling
- Effectively and competently utilised excavator and front end loader for the use of earthmoving and construction
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites
- Used a pick and shovel to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel
- Executed field work such as pipe laying, installation, maintenance and construction with no supervision
- Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on a technical level
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
Farm Hand/Labourer/Plant Operator
Family Farm
Picola, Australia
01.1977 - 11.1996
- Welding and construction
- Machinery maintenance
- Cultivate soil, sow crops and control weeds by slashing, rotary hoeing or chemical spraying
- Harvesting operations using tractors, harvesters, forklifts and hand tools
- Implementation and maintenance of Irrigation system
- Perform other tasks involved with the breeding and raising of livestock, such as shearing, dipping, branding, crutching, gelding, marking and assisting with artificial insemination
- Maintain and repair farm buildings, bores, fences, machinery, troughs, windmills and other equipment
- Self managed, focus on effective planning and time management to maintain work / life balance
Construction Labourer - Working Holiday Travelling Australia
Fortescue Mines Group
Cloud Break, Australia
01.2000
- Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry
- Various plant operation such as excavation and leveling of land for the placement of the dongers
- Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards
- Mixed and laid concrete to place dongers on for campsite
- Performed heavy labour such as ditch digging, pipe laying, paving and constructing buildings for work-site
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites
- Used a pick and shovel to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel
- Serviced equipment and repaired and replaced parts as necessary
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Nathalia Secondary School
Nathalia, VIC12-1977
Skills
- Customer-oriented
- Dependable and reliable
- Efficient trip planner
- Defensive driving
- Works well independently
- Excellent driving record
- Friendly and hardworking
- Strong communication skills
- Navigation assistance
- Two-way radio proficiency
- Data interpretation
- Visual observation
Accomplishments
- Adept at handling conflicts, difusing potential volatile situations with motorists, pedestrians other individuals
- Clear Communication, situational awareness, problem solving skills
- Maintain consistent and on-time deliveries which is confirmed in our monthly reports.
- Continuously maintain an accident and incident-free driving record for more than 30 years.
Qualifications And Licenses
Heavy Combination Drivers Licence, White Card, John Holland Light Rail - Stage 3, Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention, Course in Identification of Asbestos Containing Materials, Traffic Controller
Timeline
Traffic Controller
KPI Civil Construction P/L
01.2023 - Current
Dangerous Goods Truck Driver
Elgas
01.2012 - 01.2023
Milk Tanker Driver
Fonterra Australia P/L
12.2007 - 12.2011
Concrete Truck Driver
Boral Concrete
01.2000 - 11.2006
Construction Labourer - Working Holiday Travelling Australia
Fortescue Mines Group
01.2000
Green Keeper/Groundsman
Rich River Golf Club
05.1997 - 01.2000
Labourer/Plant Operator/Traffic Controller
Murray Shire Council
01.1995 - 05.1997
Farm Hand/Labourer/Plant Operator
Family Farm
01.1977 - 11.1996
High School Diploma -
Nathalia Secondary School
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