David Freeborn
McLaren Vale,SA
Summary
Dynamic Machine Operator with a strong work ethic and proven adaptability at Diverse Civil. Achieved record-breaking production levels while ensuring workplace safety and effective machine maintenance. Skilled in GPS machine operation, final trim and fostering teamwork, consistently meeting project deadlines and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Oates Civil Solutions
South Australia
01.2025 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- ACIE Vatpool Solar farm rework, excavation digging of failed cables.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Machine Operator
Diverse Civil
South Australia
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Leading hand
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks consistently which resulted in fewer breakdowns requiring costly repairs.
- Fostered team-oriented environment, training new operators on machinery and best practices.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Achieved record-breaking production levels, meticulously orchestrating machine schedules and workflows.
- Bulk earth works including, loading truck,boxing out roads, cutting pads, final trim with GPS 3D trimble earth works services, rock breaking,large storm water basins and installation of large GPTS, pits and pipes.
- Excavating deep sewer 7mt benching and battering trench safety awareness.
Machine Operator
Drasol Darlington Project
South Australia
12.2019 - 12.2023
- Achieved a strong safety record by consistently following all company guidelines, procedures, and regulations for heavy machine operations.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete projects within tight deadlines.
- Supported other operators as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork in high-stress environments.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill including gutter preparation, installing pits and pipe lentils and everything involved in road upgrading and final trim roads for bitumen laying with excavator.
Machine Operator
Hall and Baum Plumbing
South Australia
07.2015 - 12.2019
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Consistently met project deadlines through effective time management and efficient use of heavy machinery.
- Operated dozer and heavy equipment on slopes, hillsides and roadsides.
- Commercial and residential planning excavation of main sewer drains,underfloor septic tanks GPT soakage trenches and all aspects of plumbing.
- Uncovered pipes and dug trenches for new water main installations.
Education
Excavator, Skid Steer, Backhoe Loader Tickets.
White Card And Trench Awareness CertificateSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operations
- Workplace safety
- Heavy lifting
- Machine maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Machinery cleaning
- Start up procedures
- Equipment calibration
- GPS machine operating
Timeline
Machine Operator
Oates Civil Solutions
01.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Diverse Civil
12.2023 - 01.2025
Machine Operator
Drasol Darlington Project
12.2019 - 12.2023
Machine Operator
Hall and Baum Plumbing
07.2015 - 12.2019
Excavator, Skid Steer, Backhoe Loader Tickets.