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David Poole

David Poole

Medowie,NSW

Summary

Dependable professional with expertise in drilling and transportation operations. Proven track record in safety compliance and effective communication. Holds HC driver's license, forklift license, and white card. Experienced in sideloader, HIAB, tilt tray, and float operations.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Director, Manager, Driller, Driver, Operator.

Eastern drilling pty ltd.
Medowie
2008 - Current

Run My Exploration company Throughout NSW and QLD.

  • Operate and maintain Drill rigs.
  • Operated HR HC trucks and tracked support vehicles, including water carts, air compressors, low loaders, and assorted trailers, to support drilling activities.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
  • Trained junior drillers on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
  • Coordinated transportation of goods between destinations and ensured adherence to delivery schedules.

Exploration Driller

Mitchell Drilling
Musswellbrook
2004 - 2008

Operate a variety of Drilling equipment and machinery.

  • Drive HC and HR style Trucks, water trucks, Tracked equipment, Excavators, Possitracks, forklifts and operate High volume air compressors.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on drilling equipment to prevent breakdowns and delays.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during drilling operations on site.
  • Helped train new drillers by demonstrating equipment operation and outlining safety protocols during hands-on sessions.
  • Maintained accurate logs of drilling activities and equipment usage for reporting purposes.

HC Truck HiAB driver

Metroll supplier
Cardiff
2002 - 2004
  • Operated delivery vehicles to transport materials safely and efficiently.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and safety compliance.
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff for timely loading and unloading of supplies.
  • Maintained accurate logs of deliveries, routes, and vehicle maintenance records.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding delivery schedules and requirements.

HC truck driver

Road chill
Newcastle
2000 - 2002
  • Executed HC refrigerated and tautliner multi drop deliveries across NSW, ensuring timely and safe transport of goods.

Manager, Driver

Self Employed
Beresfield
1995 - 2000

Drove and maintained a HR Pantech truck and Pantech trailer throughout NSW.

  • Managed customer inquiries
  • Quoted jobs
  • installed Insulation products.
  • Managed daily operations of an insulation business.

Fitter Machinist

Power and mining
Musswelbrook
1990 - 1995
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.

Apprentice Fitter Turner

Department of Tafe
Tighes hill
1986 - 1990
  • Operated lathes and milling machines for precision metal fabrication.
  • Supported senior fitters in assembling mechanical components, contributing to timely project completion.
  • Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring reliability and readiness for fabrication tasks.
  • Followed safety protocols to create a secure work environment.
  • Troubleshot fabrication process issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production flow.
  • Followed safety regulations when operating power tools or working with hazardous chemicals or materials.

Skills

Dependability and willingness to learn

  • Safety adherence
  • Work ethic excellence
  • Inspection of vehicles
  • Troubleshooting mechanics
  • Maintenance of equipment
  • Quality control
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Time efficiency
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Communication effectiveness

Certification

HC Drivers Licence

Timeline

Director, Manager, Driller, Driver, Operator.

Eastern drilling pty ltd.
2008 - Current

Exploration Driller

Mitchell Drilling
2004 - 2008

HC Truck HiAB driver

Metroll supplier
2002 - 2004

HC truck driver

Road chill
2000 - 2002

Manager, Driver

Self Employed
1995 - 2000

Fitter Machinist

Power and mining
1990 - 1995

Apprentice Fitter Turner

Department of Tafe
1986 - 1990
David Poole